More from Negotiation Updates

Talks with SEU remain positive

At the April 23 bargaining session, the university submitted its proposed plan concerning the scheduling of resources in food and dining services.  The union examined the proposal and made suggestions leading to an agreement, which the university will present for ratification at the next meeting, scheduled for May 7. 

More progress in talks with SEU

At the April 17 bargaining session, the parties ratified the clause covering the number of refusals before having facilities management employees’ names withdrawn from the overtime list. The union suggested some language changes that will be integrated in the next draft.

Articles ratified in talks with SEU

At the April 5th bargaining session, the parties ratified articles relating to employee changes and definition of terms. The procedure to be followed when an employee returns to his or her assignment of origin was clarified and the definition of additional hours is now included in the definitions. 

More tentative agreements in talks with SEU

The parties met on March 20th and discussed a number of items.  On job postings, the union outlined its proposed changes. The parties reached a tentative agreement and a revised proposal will be presented at the next meeting, set for April 5.  

SEU* and McGill discuss job postings

At the March 13 bargaining session, McGill submitted a proposed text on the job postings process, which includes changes discussed at the last meeting. The SEU bargaining committee will review the document and submit its comments and suggested changes at the next meeting, set for March 20.

AMURE members ratify agreements

Members of AMURE voted in overwhelming majority to ratify the tentative agreements relating to research associates and research assistants. Voting sessions were held on both the downtown and Macdonald campuses.

Both negotiation parties are satisfied with the outcome of this first collective agreement and the process of joint communications conducted throughout the talks.

Still more progress in talks with SEU*

The parties met on February 19 with the university presenting its proposal on employee changes resulting from job postings.  After some discussion, the parties ratified both the English and French versions of the proposal. The parties also discussed separating Food and Dining Services from Residences. Those discussions will be pursued at the next bargaining session, set for March 13.