Bargaining at the Universities
Bargaining at the Universities Here is the situation at the BC universities currently in negotiations for new contracts. All five of BC’s largest universities (UBC, SFU, UVic, Thompson Rivers University and the UNBC) have been subject to strike action in the past week in efforts to get their employers back to the bargaining table for […]
Report on Pros and Cons of FPSE Membership Posted
Report on Pros and Cons of FPSE Membership Posted As was previously communicated, Alan Cooper, former LFA President and retired faculty member, was hired by the LFA Board to do a report to meet the requirements of the following 2 motions passed at the 2013 AGM: That the Langara Faculty Association investigate the pros and cons of its membership in the Federation […]
Langara Events on the Transit Plebiscite – March 11 and 18
Langara Events on the Transit Plebiscite – March 11 and 18 Metro Vancouver residents have the opportunity to vote in the Metro Vancouver Transportation & Transit Plebiscite. Do you support a new 0.5% Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax, to be dedicated to the Mayors’ Transportation and Transit Plan? The Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies programs […]
The Langara Faculty Association Needs You…
The Langara Faculty Association Needs You… to stand up for post-secondary education! Here’s how: The LFA invites faculty and staff to submit ideas for ads that will be displayed on buses and in Skytrain stations in the run-up to the provincial election in May. The aim is to educate the public about the crisis in under-funding of post-secondary education and to motivate people to vote in the BC election for candidates who pledge to give more money to colleges and universities. Contest rules: You may enter the contest as an individual […]
Spring 2018 Board Election Results
Spring 2018 Board Election Results The following have been duly nominated for the positions of the Directors of the LFA Board. As there are no further nominations, they are elected by acclamation for the 2018/2019 year: Brian Koehler Catherine Huth Darrell Kean Janet Douglas Jessie Smith Paul Prosperi Tanya Lewis March 13, 2018 and April […]
Support Students to Vote
Support Students to Vote FPSE President Cindy Oliver applauded plans by the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) to organize a massive voter registration campaign targeting post-secondary students in advance of the May 2013 provincial election.
FPSE AGM, 14-17 May 2018
FPSE AGM, 14-17 May 2018 Hassan Yussuff addresses FPSE Convention Photo credit: FPSE Report by Stephen Phillips The 48th AGM and Convention of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE), held at Whistler last May, was attended by delegates representing the Federation’s 19 affiliated college and university faculty associations, including the LFA. As always, […]
FPSE letter to AEST on Safe Campus Decisions
FPSE letter to AEST on Safe Campus Decisions With support from the LFA, on August 12 the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) sent a letter to the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST) expressing concerns about safe fall return to campus. In particular, FPSE expressed concerns about the one-size-fits-all approach outlined […]
On May 4th, Watch the Debate to Restore ABE in BC
On May 4th, Watch the Debate to Restore ABE in BC On Monday, May 4th, Kathy Corrigan, MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake, will call for a debate to restore funding to Adult Basic Education (ABE) in BC. On December 4th, 2014 the government abruptly cancelled most funding for ABE and removed its mandate to be tuition-free. […]
LFA Request for Proposal (RFP): Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Review
LFA Request for Proposal (RFP): Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Review LFA Request For Proposal (RFP): Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Review Submitted by admin on Thu, 2021-08-05 22:35 The Langara Faculty Association (LFA) is seeking an experienced diversity consultant to undertake an internal JEDI review, and make recommendations on the audit findings. The […]