McGill Hiring Scabs
The Gazette reports that the Quebec Ministry of Labour has concluded that McGill University is hiring scabs to replace striking MUNACA workers: MONTREAL – An investigation commissioned by the Quebec Ministry of Labour has concluded that McGill University is employing illegal scabs to replace some of its striking non-academic employees. The ministry had received 57 [...]
Concordia Maintenance Workers Walk Out
The Syndicat Canadien des officiers de la marine marchand (SCOMM-SGW), the union representing maintenance workers on the Sir George Williams campus of Concordia University has walked out for a one day study day to communicate their frustration with Concordia University’s handling of their contract negotiations. The University’s handling of those contract negotiations has been to [...]
PSAC: This Labour Day, let’s build a people’s opposition
[francais ci-dessous] On this Labour Day, the Public Service Alliance of Canada commits to building a people’s movement to defend public services, reaching out to allies across Canada. The Conservative government plans to gut federal spending by $4 billion, only to hand $4 billion in tax cuts to corporations. It’s time to come together as [...]
MUNACA – DAY 1: Strike at McGill University
During the first day of strike at McGill University, members of MUNACA participated in massive numbers on the picket line. During the day, the PSAC and MUNACA asked the Quebec Minister of Labour to appoint a conciliator. This is intended to restart negotiations with McGill University. We await the response of the office of the [...]
McGill Staff Prepared to Strike on Thursday
The members of McGill University Non-Academic Certified Association (MUNACA) voted 88% in favour of a strike mandate last Wenesday. MUNACA represents about 1800 employees – library loans desk staff, the tech support people, people who work at the Service Point, departmental administrative staff, among others. From the MUNACA web site: Strike to Begin 6:00 am [...]
PSAC mourns the loss of Jack Layton
The Public Service Alliance of Canada mourns the loss of NDP leader Jack Layton and sends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. He was a fearless and passionate advocate for social justice on behalf of all Canadians. Over the years, Layton’s advocacy for worker’s rights, equal marriage, universal health care, public transportation [...]
TRAC Executive Committee and Auditors 2011-12
TRAC held its Annual General Assembly on 5 April 2011. We are pleased to announce the 2011-12 TRAC executive committee and autitors, who will take office as of 1 June 2011. The TRAC Executive Committee for 2011-12: President – Ali Halawi Vice-President – Tara Myketiak Secretary-Treasurer – Philippe Villard Mobilization Officer – Vinod Balhra Grievance [...]
Concordia University Inter-Union Council Statement on Governance at Concordia University
January 20, 2011 The recent departures of two consecutive presidents and several senior administrators have led to a loss in confidence in the Board of Governors among faculty, staff and students at Concordia University. The turmoil Concordia is facing today is the predictable result of governance structures and practices that have allowed decision-making to be [...]
UPDATE: Vacation Pay
We have been in contact with HR and they have assured us that if you have not received their 4% over the year will receive it as a lump sum at the end of your contract. 1. Double-check your pay slips to see if your vacation pay has been included in your biweekly paycheque. In [...]
Check Your Pay!
It has come to TRAC’s attention that some Grade 1 TAs have been not been paid their 4%vacation pay. According to the collective agreement, 4% vacation pay must be included in the your regular pay, not at the end of the contract or at any other time. Please check your pay slips to make sure [...]
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