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Bargaining Bulletin#5: BCGEU got a deal! What does this mean for us?

Hi friends! As you may recall from my last bargaining update, Unions are so hot right now. You have probably already seen that after an unprecedented eight-week strike, BCGEU signed a four-year contract with the B.C. Government. You may have some questions! Let’s see if we can’t take them on… Is this a good deal? In short, yes! When bargaining began, the Government was signalling that it would only be able to offer wage increases in the neighbourhood of 1.5% per year—far below inflation, and nowhere close to addressing the overlapping affordability crises. The courage and resilience of our BCGEU friends dragged the government far past the 2% or so HEU, the province’s other big public sector union, unfortunately settled for, to 3% per year, plus additional money to increase benefits and address low-wage income disparity in the Union. That number, while still not ideal, is likely to beat inflation…

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The Confluence

BCGEU Solidarity!

The CCFA is proud to stand in solidarity with the striking BCGEU workers. Over the past weeks, we’ve been visiting picket lines, lending our support, and showing that our community is stronger when we stand together. It’s been inspiring to see the dedication and resilience of those on the front…

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Member Resources

The CCFA Guide to Faculty Leaves

The CCFA has negotiated a number of leaves faculty members are entitled to, but the nature of Collective Agreements makes them tricky to locate. Here’s the skinny on what to do if you need a break: 1. You have 30 sick days if you get sick or injured If you are unable to work due to illness or injury, you are entitled to 100% of your salary for the first 30 calendar days. Procedures for reporting sick days will differ slightly by School, but typically the Faculty Member will need to fill out a leave form and submit it to…

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Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!

Weldon Cowan (pictured below) is stepping down as one of the three Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) Pension Trustees. FPSE is seeking to appoint a new Pension Trustee, and the Pension’s Advisory Committee (PAC) is soliciting nominations for a Trustee for the Pension Plan from Member Locals (CCFA is Local 12) and PAC.  Photograph of Weldon Cowan Speaking on Stage In accordance with FPSE’s Pension Advisory Committee procedures and the responsibilities of Presidents’ Council as outlined in the FPSE Policy & Procedures Manual (Section 5.5) and the Constitution, the Pension Selection Committee is seeking nominations to fill the FPSE-appointed trustee position on…

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Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes

At Camosun College, faculty members are protected by a legally binding collective agreement between the CCFA (Camosun College Faculty Association) and the employer. One of the key features of this agreement is that no faculty member can be required to accept changes to their workload, evaluations, or other terms of their employment without their explicit agreement. This might seem obvious, but in practice, we often find ourselves in situations where “suggestions” or “requests” from supervisors feel more like directives. So here’s the bottom line: you have the right to say no, or at least, not say yes until you’ve had…

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