Category Archives: Active Negotiations

Labour relations update

Posted on June 28, 2012 by labournewsed

The United Steelworkers  (USW) and the university have two more dates for their ongoing contract negotiations for General Support Staff (Grades 2-9).  The parties began conciliation meetings on June 20. . In conciliation, the parties are assisted by a provincially-appointed … Continue reading →

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Administration encourages participation as CUPE and QUFA seek membership direction

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

As the leadership of Queen’s local branches of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) prepare to hold general meetings of their membership this week, the university’s administration is urging employees in both … Continue reading →

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Administration responds to pension questions

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

With contract talks continuing between the university’s administration and representatives of employees who belong to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), many questions are circulating about one of the key issues at … Continue reading →

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CUPE bargaining: University applies for “No Board”

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

Contract talks between the university and Queen’s employee groups represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) entered a new phase on Wednesday as the university requested a “No Board” report from the Ministry of Labour. The request signals … Continue reading →

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QUFA, university set more dates for conciliation

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

The Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the university have set more dates for talks with a conciliator, as part of ongoing contract negotiations. The parties have agreed to meet this Friday, July 8 and again on July 21 and … Continue reading →

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What’s the significance of June 30 regarding ongoing discussions with QUFA?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by admin

QUFA has set midnight on June 30 as a deadline for bargaining. The university and QUFA begin conciliation meetings the week of June 27. The university’s goal is to reach an agreement.

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