/dept/hr/labour-relations/updates.html AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ RSS Updates Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:59:00 GMT 2025-10-28T15:59:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/20/dalhousie_board_and_cupe_reach_tentative_agreement__averting_strike_action.html AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and CUPE Local 3912 have successfully reached a tentative collective agreement. CUPE will not be taking strike action tomorrow (Tuesday). Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3912 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/20/dalhousie_board_and_cupe_reach_tentative_agreement__averting_strike_action.html admin 2025-10-20T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/17/potential_cupe_strike_action.html CUPE Local 3912 has filed notice of its members’ intention to strike as early as Tuesday, October 21. Strike notice does not mean a strike is certain — negotiations are scheduled for Monday (October 20), and we remain hopeful an agreement can be reached that would prevent a strike. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3912 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/17/potential_cupe_strike_action.html admin 2025-10-17T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/10/conciliation_meeting_with_cupe_local_3912__october_20.html Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3912 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/10/conciliation_meeting_with_cupe_local_3912__october_20.html admin 2025-10-10T18:30:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/22/updates_on_the_fall_break__exam_schedule_and_more.html Tomorrow (Tuesday, September 23), classes that were suspended during the labour disruption will resume. Today, the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Senate met and voted to approve the remaining academic dates for the fall term. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/22/updates_on_the_fall_break__exam_schedule_and_more.html Admin 2025-09-22T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/dfa_collective_agreement_ratified_by_both_dfa_and_board.html The new collective agreement between the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Board of Governors and the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) has been ratified by both parties. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/dfa_collective_agreement_ratified_by_both_dfa_and_board.html admin 2025-09-17T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/student_events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_18_20.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/student_events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_18_20.html Admin 2025-09-17T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/labour_disruption_ends__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dfa_reach_tentative_agreement.html The AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Board of Governors and the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) have come to terms on a tentative collective agreement. At 2 p.m. Tuesday, we will confirm the date classes will resume. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/labour_disruption_ends__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dfa_reach_tentative_agreement.html Admin 2025-09-16T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/suspended_classes_to_resume_tuesday__september_23.html Suspended classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, September 23. We continue to work through the many other decisions and logistics of returning faculty and students to learning and research. We ask everyone’s patience as these important details come together. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/suspended_classes_to_resume_tuesday__september_23.html Admin 2025-09-16T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/bargaining_update__sept_15__bargaining_continues_between_board_and_dfa.html The bargaining teams for the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Board of Governors and AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) have agreed to continue discussions this evening (Monday, September 15). AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/bargaining_update__sept_15__bargaining_continues_between_board_and_dfa.html Admin 2025-09-15T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_15_18.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_15_18.html Admin 2025-09-15T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/student_dfa_update_september_10.html Update on labour disruption and possible adjustments to Fall term dates. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:45:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/student_dfa_update_september_10.html admin 2025-09-10T21:45:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/board_shares_new_offer_with_dfa__reaffirms_commitment_to_resolving_labour_disruption.html Board shares new offer with DFA, reaffirms commitment to resolving labour disruption AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/board_shares_new_offer_with_dfa__reaffirms_commitment_to_resolving_labour_disruption.html Admin 2025-09-10T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_10_12.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_10_12.html Admin 2025-09-09T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/dfa_bargaining_update___september_9.html The AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Board of Governors and the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) met this afternoon to resume discussions. At 4 p.m., the Conciliator ended the conciliation session. At this time, the parties have no further conciliation dates scheduled. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/dfa_bargaining_update___september_9.html Admin 2025-09-09T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/08/joint_statement__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dalhousie_faculty_association.html The AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Board of Governors and the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) met this morning to resume discussions. As of 11:00 pm, the Conciliator has directed both parties to return to the table at 1pm, Tuesday Sept. 9. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/08/joint_statement__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dalhousie_faculty_association.html Admin 2025-09-08T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/05/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_5_9__2025.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/05/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_5_9__2025.html Admin 2025-09-05T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/september_4____dal_board_welcomes_conciliation_opportunity_with_dfa__offers_to_meet_earlier.html AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:45:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/september_4____dal_board_welcomes_conciliation_opportunity_with_dfa__offers_to_meet_earlier.html admin 2025-09-04T15:45:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/student_update_on_labour_disruption__fall_term_dates___programming.html Update on labour disruption, fall term dates & programming. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/student_update_on_labour_disruption__fall_term_dates___programming.html Admin 2025-09-04T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/31/student_update_on_labour_disruption_and_start_of_fall_term.html An update for students on the fall term and the ongoing labour disruption at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿. At this time, most courses will not proceed as planned when the term starts on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/31/student_update_on_labour_disruption_and_start_of_fall_term.html Admin 2025-08-31T20:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/28/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_28____dfa_declines_interest_arbitration.html AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:40:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/28/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_28____dfa_declines_interest_arbitration.html admin 2025-08-28T20:40:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/27/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_27__2025.html AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/27/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_27__2025.html admin 2025-08-27T18:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_students__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout.html The University has initiated a lockout for AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) members, effective 9:30 a.m. today. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:45:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_students__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout.html admin 2025-08-20T12:45:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout_.html The University has initiated a lockout for AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) members, effective as of 9.30 a.m. today. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:30:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout_.html admin 2025-08-20T12:30:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_faculty_and_staff___august_18__2025.html Message from President Brooks, writing to share that the University has filed a notice of intent to lock out members of the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20 unless a tentative collective agreement is reached before then. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_faculty_and_staff___august_18__2025.html admin 2025-08-18T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_students___august_18__2025.html The University has filed a notice of intent to lock out members of the DFA at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, unless a tentative collective agreement is reached before then. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_students___august_18__2025.html admin 2025-08-18T15:00:00Z