News & Issues
July 03, 2025
KFA Campaign: Protect Education, Protect Communities
Dear Colleagues, As part of the ongoing effort to defend faculty jobs, the KFA is launching the campaign Protect Education, Protect Communities. Together, we are ...read more
July 02, 2025
KFA Update Part II: Layoffs, Violations, and the Growing Governance Breakdown
Dear Colleagues, This is the second part of our KFA update to members. Part 1 addressed the potential amalgamation of departments in the Faculty of ...read more
June 30, 2025
Update on Layoffs
Hello Colleagues, This is a brief update on the situation around the layoffs. Over the past two weeks, the KFA presented our positions and our ...read more
2025
KFActs: Faculty Search and Vetting Processes
By Rachelle Hollaway and Rebecca Yoshizawa, Members-at-Large The KFA often receives questions about KPU’s hiring and search processes. It is typical for anyone applying for a new employment position to ...read more
2020
KFActs FAQ: When Should I Ask for KFA Representation?
By Mark Diotte It happens. All of us, from time to time, are called into our Dean or Supervisor’s Office. Sometimes, the subject of discussion is something positive—an opportunity that ...read more
Getting to Know Your Collective Agreement
Layoff and Recall of Regular Faculty
By: KFA Table Officers We understand that layoff is not on most faculty members’ list of favourite subjects. At the same time, we all recognize it is important to know ...read more
July 14, 2025
Moncada Day Event with Dr. Gerald Horne – July 26, 2025
-Circulated on behalf of Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association Vancouver- We invite you to join us for a special event in honor of Moncada Day, hosted by the Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association – ...read more
May 26, 2025
Indigenous Cultural Safety Training with Len Pierre
Shared on behalf of the NWDLC Indigenous Standing Committee: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training with Len Pierre – In honour of Indigenous History Month, join the NWDLC’s Indigenous Standing Committee for an ...read more
April 28, 2025
2025 National Day of Mourning – BC Ceremonies and Events
Dear KFA Colleagues, Monday, April 28th, 2025 is the National Day of Mourning: a solemn day to honour workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill as a result of ...read more
