Category Archives: MoA – UofT Memorandum of Agreement with Administration

University of Saskatchewan & Academic Freedom

For recent developments over the dismissal of Prof. Robert Buckingham due to his open criticism of proposed changes in the TransformUS plan, see the termination of the president, Dr. Ilene Busch-Vishniac, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/university-of-saskatchewan-board-fires-president-ilene-busch-vishniac-1.2650301 . We need to think about what constitutes … Continue reading

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SJAC Process Update for UT Librarians

As UTFA members know, the SJAC process is currently underway to negotiate and modernize our Memorandum of Agreement. The University of Toronto Faculty Association is not certified like most other Canadian Faculty Associations (more than 90% are certified, giving their … Continue reading

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New UTFA Posters – Distribute and Share

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Message from Scott Prudham, UTFA President – News for UofT Librarians

Pls Review Documents: Changes to MoA MoA revised UTFA version October 17 2013 redlined v original  Academic Planning Document UTFA proposal on academic restructuring revised May 23 2013 (3) Librarians should note proposed changes to article 3, research leaves, workload … Continue reading

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October 9 – SJAC Update and Welcome to New Hires (Faculty and Librarians)

Poster for October 9 2013 FINAL Dear Colleagues, Please join us and ensure your colleagues, new librarians (hired in the last 2-3 years), attend the UTFA reception on October 9, from 5 to 7 pm, at the Croft Chapter House … Continue reading

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UT Librarian Grievance Procedure: See the MoA

The University of Toronto Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) covers many aspects of the UT Librarian’s terms and conditions of employment. In this week’s focus session the subject of the grievances arose. For librarians uncertain where the grievance process is written, … Continue reading

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Collegiality and Shared Governance: The Memorandum of Agreement at the University of Toronto

UTFA and the University Administration are about to commence a process whereby we will revisit and attempt to modernize the capacity of faculty and librarians to be represented through your faculty association. This process is tied to fundamental questions about … Continue reading

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UTFA Session for Librarians – Meeting and Update – Today

Please join us at 11 am – 12, Room 157, Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George Street. We are at a historic point in our relationship with the University of Toronto. Come and hear more.

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UTFA Meetings Called for Librarians: Focus Sessions Scheduled at St. George Campus

UTFA Membership Committee with members of the UTFA Executive have been meeting with faculty and librarians across our three campuses this term and will continue to do so in the new year. We are at a pivotal, historical moment in … Continue reading

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UTFA Open Forum Planned on Governance – Mark Your Calendars!

On October 11, 2012, from 4pm to 6pm an open forum is being planned by the UTFA membership committee for faculty, librarians and teaching stream (location to be announced). “It’s time for all members of the U of T community … Continue reading

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