Implementation of Wage Increase

Our mediator Tom Hodges, has ruled that the wage increases should be applied ASAP. Read his award here.

Results of February 1st Meeting with SIAST Management

A campus update has been posted with details of the discussion held on February 1st.

Committee to Meet with Managment February 1st and 2nd

The bargaining committee will meet with the SIAST management committee on February 1st and 2nd to attempt to reach agreement on outstanding items contained in the letters of understanding attached to the memorandum of agreement. We will report on these discussions as soon as possible.

Ratification Complete

The Professional Services bargaining unit has ratified the MOA with SIAST. Dates to discuss outstanding items will be posted when available.

Response to Staggered Timelines

SIAST posted this statement on their campusupdate.ca page:
In an effort to provide appropriate time for the important matters involved in our implementation discussions, SIAST believes that we need to have separate staggered meetings with each bargaining unit.

SIAST also posted a letter dated December, 7, 2011 replying to the negotiating committee's last proposed MOA. No mention of SIAST management’s belief that staggered meetings with each unit are required. The MOA we presented provided timelines that would allow for staggered meetings. SIAST management returned an MOA with all timelines removed.

Important Information for Professional Services Membership

A campus update has been posted with information about the MOA we have from SIAST management and how it is different from the one sent to the Academic unit. Please take the time to review and contact your local steward or campus chairperson with any questions.

MOA Sent to SIAST December 2, 2011

This is the latest version of the MOA sent to SIAST.