News & Issues
June 15, 2021
Occupational Health & Safety: Summer FAQ
Dear Faculty Friends, My name is Kristie Dukewich and I am your KFA OH&S Representative. With the new Restart Guidelines announced and the return-to-work in ...read more
June 14, 2021
KFA Member Engagement Survey
Dear Colleagues, Please take two minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback is important to us, and all answers are anonymous and non-identifiable, meaning ...read more
June 09, 2021
KFA Update on the Fall Return to Campus
KFA Update on the Fall Return to Campus Dear KFA Members, Many questions are arising as we emerge from the pandemic and plan for ...read more
2021
KFActs: Getting to Know Your New Collective Agreement: 2019-2022
By Rachelle Hollaway, Member-At-Large The KFA-KPU 2019-2022 Collective Agreement was ratified by the membership on July 10, 2020. The following is a summary of important changes relevant to KFA members. ...read more
2020
KFacts FAQ: When Should I ask for KFA Representation?
By Mark Diotte, Member-at-Large 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 ...read more
2020
KFacts: The KFA, Research, & Scholarly Activity. Part II: Protections & Other Provisions
By Mark Diotte, Member-at-Large Aside from the Collective Agreement provisions on funding sources for research and scholarly activity discussed in Part I, the KFA has negotiated or advocated for provisions ...read more
July 28, 2021
Feedback Wanted on Proposed Changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers)
Shared on behalf of the Canadian Labour Congress Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are proposing regulatory amendments to the Immigration and Refugee ...read more
July 23, 2021
August 5th Hilton Metrotown Sit-In
Shared on behalf of Unite HERE! Local 40 ACTION: August 5th Hilton Metrotown Sit-In! RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/498439964549646 After 112 days of being locked out, it’s time we stand together ...read more
July 15, 2021
Stand With Asians Coalition Petition
Recirculated from SWAC/ MP Peter Julian petition-take action! STAND WITH ASIANS COALITION (SWAC) IS CALLING ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE PRACTICAL AND CLEAR STEPS TO COMBAT HATE, PROTECT ...read more
