BCIT on Strike
BCIT on Strike Picket lines will be set up all day, Nov. 19 around BCIT by the BCGEU and the Faculty and Staff Association, FSA. FSA job action will affect the BCIT Burnaby campus, the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Burnaby, the BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus, the Great Northern Way Campus, and the […]
UBCFA Rejects Offer
UBCFA Rejects Offer The University tabled an across-the-board (ATB) offer of 1.95% and 1.90%. The Faculty Association rejected this offer, saying that it would simply not allow catch up with settlements at major comparator universities, principally the University of Toronto, but would in fact result in faculty salaries at UBC falling further behind. A counter offer was made, […]
LFA Board Elections & AGM – Important Dates for 2022
LFA Board Elections & AGM – Important Dates for 2022 LFA Board – Schedule for 2022 Elections President Nominations March 7 (Mon) to March 11 (Fri) Campaign Notes Due March 16 (Wed) Ballots out March 17 (Mon) Ballots in by 3:30 p.m. March 23 (Wed), Counted: March 23 (Wed) Vice-President Nominations March 24 (Thurs) – […]
Show Your Support: LFA Stroke Vote March 12-13
Show Your Support: LFA Stroke Vote March 12-13 A reminder that the LFA is conducting a strike vote this week. You can vote this Thursday and Friday, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm in the Employee Lounge. (Please bring a piece of photo ID when you come to cast your vote.) Please vote and show your […]
Important Changes to Pension Contribution Rates Announced
Important Changes to Pension Contribution Rates Announced The College Pension Plan Board has announced a change to the contribution rates that is material and relevant to all pension members. You can find the communique by searching the news section of the College Pension Plan website. The opening paragraph of the communique is as follows: Pension […]
LFA Fall Retiree Social
LFA Fall Retiree Social The LFA is hosting a Fall Retiree Social on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 2:00p.m. in the Employee Lounge. So far the following retired faculty members have confirmed their attendance at the Social: Eric Ball (English) Ramon Kubicek (English) John Webb (English) Diane Bradley (Modern Languages) Peter Prontzos (Political Science) All […]
Update on JEDI Consultant – Selection of FMRA
Update on JEDI Consultant – Selection of FMRA At the March 2020 General meeting, a motion was approved that “The LFA will hire a consultant to undertake an internal JEDI review. This work will be inclusive of the LFA membership”. Following the election of the current Board, initiatives were undertaken to issue an RFP and […]
Spring Decolonization, Indigenization and Reconciliation Committee (DRISC) Report
Spring Decolonization, Indigenization and Reconciliation Committee (DRISC) Report The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) Standing Committees meet at least twice a year in Vancouver, normally in the fall and spring. Read more to see the spring 2021 Decolonization, Indigenization and Reconciliation Committee (DRISC) Report from our LFA rep, Justin Wilson. By Justin Wilson The past […]
Vice-President Election, April 2-8
Vice-President Election, April 2-8 There are two candidates running for LFA Vice-President. The term is one year, from the AGM in May to the next AGM. Election ballots will be in mailboxes on Tuesday, April 2. They must be returned by Monday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m. The attached document has the Campaign notes for […]
Carter Acclaimed as President of LFA
Carter Acclaimed as President of LFA Incumbent President, Lynn Carter has been acclaimed as the Langara Faculty Association Board President for the term of one year. Congratulations, Lynn! Elections for LFA Board positions continue in a staggered fashion. Call for nominations for the position of Vice-President will be March 18 – 22. The call for […]