Member Bulletins & Advisories

Dear Members, As you know, support for student accommodations have been reduced over the past few years, with cuts to CAL hours, pressure to reduce the need for accommodations by introducing Universal Design into one’s courses, reductions in what kinds of exams OREM will support, and VPAC statements that OREM will only be providing this support for one more year.  The reduction in supports has and continues to increase faculty workload, and the threat of further cuts to student accommodation…

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Dear Members, I hope you’re well. I’m writing with several bargaining-related updates. Although we’re not currently bargaining, we expect to resume in early September. The provincial mandate is still pending, likely awaiting a settlement between the BC government and a major public-sector union such as the BCGEU.  The latter union is currently holding a strike vote. A strike could begin in early September. As in 2022, strike action by the BCGEU may help ensure better settlements across the BC public…

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Dear UVicFA Members, The FA Membership Engagement Committee is excited to invite you to the UVicFA Meet, Greet, and Bargaining Beat, a casual gathering to kick off the Fall 2025 term! Join us for an afternoon of refreshments, fun trivia game and great conversation. Bring your fellow members, help welcome the new faculty, and hear updates on the current round of bargaining. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24 🕒 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Grad House To help us…

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