Category Archives: Status Updates

Post-doctoral fellows vote to unionize

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

Post-doctoral fellows (PDFs) at Queen’s have voted in favour of representation by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). Ballots cast last November were counted yesterday, July 13, at the Ontario Labour Relations Board after it was confirmed that the … Continue reading →

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“No board” report issued in Queen’s-CUPE negotiations

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has advised Queen’s that a “no-board” report was issued yesterday, July 12. This opens the door to a legal strike or lock-out of members of the Queen’s locals of the Canadian Union of Public Employees … Continue reading →

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When will we be getting an answer as to who is in the Steelworkers union? Are the department managers?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

The university’s position is that individuals in positions that manage staff are not part of the bargaining unit. The definition of the United Steelworkers of Canada (USW) bargaining unit for general staff specifically excludes “people who exercise managerial functions or … Continue reading →

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QUFA, University agree to continue conciliation

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

Conciliation, which began this week with the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), will continue next week. Both parties have agreed to meet again next Friday, July 8, to continue working with the Conciliator. In conciliation, the parties are assisted by … Continue reading →

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Labour relations updates

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

A summary of the status of labour relations activities at the university. Read the full story

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