staff /hr/taxonomy/term/2431/all en Bargaining Update – AMUSE (Casual) /hr/channels/news/bargaining-update-amuse-casual-373256 <p>The Union and the University met on May 26 and May 27 to continue discussions on non-monetary proposals. During these meetings, the parties reached agreement and signed off on revisions to certain articles, while discussions continued on other non-monetary issues.</p> <p>Negotiations are scheduled to resume on June 19.</p> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:38:24 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20913 at /hr Bargaining Update - MUNACA /hr/channels/news/bargaining-update-munaca-373255 <p>The parties met again on May 20 as part of a conciliation session to continue exploratory discussions on a limited number of issues.</p> <p>Another conciliation session is scheduled for June 18.</p> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:37:35 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20912 at /hr Bargaining Update – SEU (Powerhouse Downtown, Trades Downtown and MacDonald Campus) /hr/channels/news/bargaining-update-seu-powerhouse-downtown-trades-downtown-and-macdonald-campus-373254 <p>Negotiations are ongoing with three SEU groups whose collective agreements have expired since May 2025.</p> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:36:45 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20911 at /hr Bargaining Update – AGSEM (Academic Casuals) /hr/channels/news/bargaining-update-agsem-academic-casuals-373123 <p>The parties met on May 25 and continued their discussions on workload and shift assignment. Notable progress has been achieved, particularly with respect to the refinement and near completion of job descriptions.</p> <p>The next meeting is scheduled for June 17.</p> Wed, 27 May 2026 15:23:59 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20876 at /hr Bargaining Update – AGSEM (Invigilators) /hr/channels/news/bargaining-update-agsem-invigilators-373122 <p>The parties met on May 22 and continued their discussions regarding work and shift assignment. Constructive progress is being made, as both parties remain actively engaged in exchanging proposals and identifying potential avenues toward resolution.</p> <p>The next meeting is scheduled for June 5. At that time, the Union is expected to table a comprehensive global proposal addressing all outstanding non-monetary issues. The University will, in turn, present its monetary counter-proposal, further to the Union’s previously submitted offer.</p> Wed, 27 May 2026 15:21:05 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20875 at /hr Bargaining Update – AGSEM /hr/channels/news/bargaining-update-agsem-372984 <p>Following the exchange of monetary proposals in March, the parties have continued to meet regularly, including sessions on May 6 and May 11.</p> <p>Progress has been made, including agreement on the Selection and Appointment article. Constructive discussions have also helped narrow differences on the Leaves article and clarify job descriptions for certain course-related positions. Current discussions are focused primarily on workload and related processes. While progress continues, several key items remain under discussion.</p> Tue, 19 May 2026 15:36:17 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20798 at /hr Negotiations with MUNACA /hr/channels/news/negotiations-munaca-372889 <p>The parties met on May 6 for a further conciliation session.</p> <p>At that meeting, the union presented a global counterproposal which, regrettably, did not bring the parties closer to a resolution. At the conciliator’s recommendation, the parties nevertheless agreed to meet again on May 20 to engage in exploratory discussions on a limited number of issues, including monetary matters, with the objective of identifying possible avenues toward resolution.</p> <p>91˿Ƶ remains committed to reaching an agreement.</p> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:50:44 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20786 at /hr Negotiations with MUNACA /hr/channels/news/negotiations-munaca-372737 <p>At the April 22 conciliation session, and at the recommendation of the conciliator, the University presented a global offer to the union.</p> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:45:41 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20784 at /hr Negotiations with COFAM /hr/channels/news/negotiations-cofam-372692 <p>On April 16, 91˿Ƶ and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of 91˿Ƶ (COFAM) held a scheduled bargaining session. During this meeting, the University presented five new non‑monetary counter‑proposals addressing sabbatical leaves, tenure‑track professor regulations, contract academic staff (CAS) regulations, retirement provisions, and a new professional development leave option for CAS members.</p> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:33:28 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20781 at /hr Negotiations with AMPL /hr/channels/news/negotiations-ampl-372691 <p>This matter has been in arbitration for some time. However, the parties agreed to replace the recently scheduled hearing days with negotiation sessions, with the aim of achieving as much convergence as possible before the arbitration phase resumes, during which the arbitrator will be called upon to determine the remaining outstanding items.</p> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:31:57 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20780 at /hr Negotiations with AGSEM (Invigilators) /hr/channels/news/negotiations-agsem-invigilators-372472 <p>There was a negotiating session on April 13, 2026, during which discussions continued in a productive and collaborative manner, with steady progress made on several items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 4, with additional negotiation dates confirmed for May 22 and June 5.</p> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:46:10 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20777 at /hr Association of 91˿Ƶ Professors of Science /hr/channels/news/association-mcgill-professors-science-372471 <p>Following a petition filed on February 27, 2026, by the Association of 91˿Ƶ Professors of Science to certify the bargaining unit comprising <i>“all academic staff working in the Faculty of Science of 91˿Ƶ, except academic staff already covered by a collective agreement,”</i> the Tribunal administratif du Travail, Quebec’s body responsible for overseeing unionization, issued a decision on April 8, 2026, confirming that these positions are unionized and represented by the Association.</p> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:31 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20776 at /hr Sustainable Travel Workshop (Online) /hr/channels/event/sustainable-travel-workshop-online-372171 <p><em>Offered by the Health and Wellness Program and the 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability</em></p> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:05:39 +0000 pichara.chhe@mcgill.ca 20759 at /hr Negotiations with AMUSE (casuals) /hr/channels/news/negotiations-amuse-casuals-372216 <p>The parties met on March 27 to discuss the non‑monetary proposals.</p> <p>They will meet again on March 31 to continue the discussions.</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:41:58 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20761 at /hr Negotiations with MUNACA /hr/channels/news/negotiations-munaca-372215 <p>Following the request for conciliation, the parties held their first conciliation meeting on March 26. Each side met separately with the conciliator to provide an update on the progress of discussions. Based on the conciliator’s recommendation, the employer will present a comprehensive response to the union’s monetary and non‑monetary proposals on April 22, 2026.</p> <p>The objective is to narrow the outstanding non‑monetary issues and focus on the key priorities for both parties.</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:39:51 +0000 vanessa.guay3@mcgill.ca 20760 at /hr