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Labour relations update

labournewsed — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:34:19 +0000

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 conciliation officer as they work through outstanding issues.

The conciliation officer has convened further meetings on Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4 to continue the negotiation process.

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Administration encourages participation as CUPE and QUFA seek membership direction

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:21:38 +0000

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 groups to exercise their rights and get involved.

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Administration responds to pension questions

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:09:20 +0000

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 the table – the Queen’s Pension Plan (QPP). And now, the administration is continuing its efforts to respond to these questions.

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CUPE bargaining: University applies for “No Board”

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:07:04 +0000

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 an end to the conciliation phase of the negotiations, which began in April, and sets the stage for a strike/lock-out deadline. Either side must wait until the 17th day from the date of the “No Board” report before beginning a strike or lock-out.

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QUFA, university set more dates for conciliation

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:08:23 +0000

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 22. The conciliation meetings began last week.

In conciliation, the parties are assisted by a provincially-appointed conciliation officer as they work through outstanding issues.

The university administration respects the collective bargaining process and remains committed to working through it to reach a negotiated settlement.

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

admin — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:18:36 +0000

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.