QUFA Job Action Readiness

The QUFA Negotiation Team reports that mediation has been adjourned.

The QUFA Executive will meet later today.

At this point, QUFA has only this information.

Mediation between QUFA and the Administration is continuing past the 12.01 a.m. deadline.

Our President, Paul Young, reports at 5:21 p.m.:

“No further word from the team so far. Hope they get dinner!”

So, stay strong, send a message of support to your team. This is their 4th day in mediation with the news blackout.

Be reassured. No news is good news. It means QUFA and the Administration remain at the table. Talking is good!

As soon as our President has something to report, he will. As soon as something can be posted to Job Action Readiness, it will be. In addition, and as soon as it is possible to do so, QUFA members will get an e-mail from qufacomm on both QUFA-L over the queensu.ca server and on the alternative email list (to those of you who provided alternate emails).

This will be the last post until there is something to report.

The mediation talks continue. There is a news blackout.

QUFA and the Administration continue with mediation. There is a news blackout.

As sent to QUFA Members via qufacomm on Friday 12 August 2011

Dear QUFA Member:

At yesterday’s Special General Meeting, QUFA Members voted unanimously to release the reserve fund in the event of a lockout or strike.

Mediation began on 11 August and the talks continue. Due to a communications blackout, we are unable to provide Members with any further information at this time.

Please contact me (paul.young@qufa.ca) if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Paul Young
President, QUFA

As sent to QUFA Members via qufacomm on Friday 12 August 2011

Dear QUFA Member:

We are writing to thank the many Members who completed the Job Action Preparation Form and to give you a sense of what to expect in the coming days.

As your Negotiating Team works hard on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to obtain a fair settlement, the Job Action Committee is making contingency plans should a lockout occur or a strike be called.

We are in the process of creating a picket schedule and are working overtime to make sure that everyone is slotted into duties. Members who have (potential) shifts assigned for Monday and Tuesday will be informed of the details by e-mail and/or phone over the weekend.

Regular updates about the negotiations and job action preparations will be posted on the Job Action Readiness blog:

http://www.qufa.ca/jobaction/. 

You are encouraged to check the site regularly.

Thank you for your support and energy during this challenging time.

Sincerely,

Job Action Committee (JAC), QUFA

The QUFA Rally on Thursday 11 August was a huge success! Over a hundred people turned out for a slice of pizza, a cold drink, and an update about the ongoing labour negotiations. Thanks, Queen’s community, for your support!

Here are some images from the Rally (photographs by RGM).

It’s QUFA Thursday!

Scheduled today are three special events designed to show support for QUFA’s negotiation team and their efforts to obtain a fair collective agreement before 12.01 a.m. on 15 August.

Support QUFA! Information Rally

11.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
in front of the JDUC (corner of University and Union)

Enjoy a slice of pizza and a cool soft drink.
Pick up an information flyer.
Get a QUFA button.
Show support for the QUFA negotiating team.

Everyone is invited!

Didn’t get a flyer? You can download one here: Flyer.
Please print it out, read it, and then pass it along to a friend or colleague!

Special General Meeting

1.30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Auditorum, Dunning Hall

All QUFA Members are reminded to attend this Special General Meeting.

QUAFF with QUFA Happy Hour

4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
The Mansion (506 Princess Street)

Everyone is invited to come and show their support for QUFA in an informal setting.
QUAFF with QUFA takes place every Thursday!
Enjoy drink specials and complimentary snacks.
Children are welcome!

As sent to QUFA Members via qufacomm on Wednesday 10 August 2011

Important Reminder to All QUFA Members:

QUFA Special General Meeting

TOMORROW (Thursday 11 August 2011)
1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
The Auditorium, Dunning Hall

NOTICE OF MOTION

Moved by Ken Ko (Treasurer, QUFA), Seconded by Paul Young (President, QUFA):

I move to release QUFA’s reserve fund to cover expenditures in the event of a lockout or a strike.

NOTE: You must be a Member of QUFA to vote at this meeting. Members of the bargaining unit are allowed to attend, but not to vote. Paying monthly dues means you are in the bargaining unit, but it does not automatically make you a Member of the Association.

If you have not signed a QUFA membership form at any time and would like to join, you will be able to obtain a form at the attendance tables before the meeting.