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Launch of NR1 Faculty Health & Benefits Process
Dear KFA NR1 Faculty Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Health & Benefits process for Non-Regular Type 1 (NR1) faculty. ...read more
KFA Blog Post on Policy AC16 Academic Title Awards
Dear Faculty Colleagues, Please see the below calls to action and message the KFA Table Officers posted on the blog for Policy AC16 Academic Title ...read more
December 6 Memorial
Good Day,  Please join us on December 6 to come together and remember the fourteen women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique in 1989.    ...read more
KFA Articles and Communications
Faculty Late Payments, Underpayments, and Correct Pay Calculation 
By Diane Walsh, VP Grievances Hello KFA Members! I hope the fall is progressing nicely for you whether you are in a teaching or non-teaching portion of your schedule. Late ...read more
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
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
Labour Affiliate News
Workers Together
Circulated on behalf of VDLC. Workers across Canada are feeling the squeeze. Rent is through the roof, groceries are breaking the bank, and paycheques aren’t stretching like they used to. ...read more
Petition for Unite 40 Members at Harrison Hot Springs
Shared on behalf of Unite HERE Local 40 In ongoing efforts to reach a collective agreement at Harrison Hot Springs Hotel please see the attached petition, we are requesting that ...read more
VDLC’s 3rd Annual Webinar: Fighting Racism in our Cities
Fighting Racism in our Cities: the Roles and Responsibilities of Municipal Government Just a reminder that the VDLC’s 3rd Annual Webinar will take place this Sunday September 15, 2024 from ...read more