News & Issues
September 29, 2023
First Call for Nominations for 2023 KFA Elections
Dear Kwantlen Faculty Association Members, In accordance with Article 7 of our Constitution and By-Laws, this is the first call for nominations for the following positions ...read more
September 26, 2023
Faculty Payment Errors
Faculty Late Payments, Underpayments, and Correct Pay Calculation Hello KFA Members! I hope the fall is progressing nicely for you whether you are in a ...read more
September 14, 2023
KFA Online Open Office Hours Schedule for Fall 2023
Dear KFA Members, We are pleased to announce the KFA Open Office Hours schedule for Fall 2023. Representatives from the KFA Table Officers and/or Executive Committee ...read more
2023
KFActs FAQ: About Retirement
By Betty Cunnin, Member-at-Large At some point, you might decide you’d like to retire from KPU. Retirement is a time of transition that encompasses many career, financial, health, and life ...read more
2022
KFActs: Accommodations, Short-Term Disability, and Manulife
By Rachelle Hollaway, Member-at-Large This article will help you understand the role that Manulife plays in some accommodation requests and all Short-Term Disability claims. For general information about 30 days’ ...read more
2022
KFActs: Working Post-65 and Benefits Coverage
By Rachelle Hollaway, Member-at-Large It is becoming more common for faculty members to work past the traditional age of retirement. While the majority of benefits remain the same, faculty members ...read more
September 27, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Resources for Action and Reflection
Circulated on Behalf of VDLC September 30 is Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. VDLC acknowledges the underlying title and inherent rights of self-determination of Indigenous peoples, and our ...read more
September 27, 2023
Collective Action Makes Change: BCGEU Win
Shared on behalf of BCGEU Breaking news – RainCity has agreed to release the retro pay their workers are owed on September 28, making Lookout the last major organization to ...read more
September 27, 2023
Wear Orange on September 30
Re-circulated by the New Westminster & District Labour Council Wear orange Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30. Orange Shirt ...read more
