Hello Everyone – As many of you know, tomorrow will mark 25 years since 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique de Montréal. In honour of those women, the Canadian Association of University Teachers has prepared this short video statement about the importance of remembering this tragedy, and of overcoming the larger cycle of violence   …Continue Reading

Hello Everyone: It’s no secret that the tensions around the Presidential Review Process are escalating, so I’ve worked with some of our other board members to write some comments about an “open letter” that, on October 15, Sara Diamond sent to the OCAD University community. I’ll also comment on a rather clumsy attempt by Carole   …Continue Reading

Hello everyone – Before getting down to business, we would like to welcome our new members, and welcome our returning members back. As for current business: one important item is the process, supported overwhelmingly by our members, of looking at whether we should join another union. We have struck a committee that will address this   …Continue Reading

Hi everyone: I just wanted to send you a quick note on a timely item:  our June 20th survey. This survey asked every OCADFA member, “Do you feel that you were properly represented in the presidential review process?” We launched the survey because, immediately following the announcement of Sara Diamond’s reappointment, we heard a lot of expressions   …Continue Reading

Hi everyone – A quick update, and responses to a few queries. First, we’ve got a committee together to start looking at the union affiliation question.  The committee will have its initial meeting next week, and we’ll keep you informed regarding progress there. Second, over the last several months, many of you have asked me   …Continue Reading