Dear Members, Further to my email of last week, I am writing to say that collective bargaining between the University and the OCAD Faculty Association proceeded to mediation this past weekend with Arbitrator William Kaplan. Mediation will continue on Saturday, January 11, 2014, with a default arbitration date set for January 25 should mediation not …Continue Reading
Dear OCADFA Member: Please join us for our Special Meeting this Monday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m. in room 284. If you haven’t appointed a proxy, it is crucial that you attend this meeting, as we’ll discuss and vote on whether — or not — to look at alternatives to OCADFA’s current structure: from small …Continue Reading
There will be a Special Meeting of the members of OCADFA on Monday, October 28, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in room 284. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the pros and cons of unionizing, and will feature remarks from invited guest speaker Cathy Lace, OCADFA legal counsel. Cathy Lace is an expert …Continue Reading
Hello OCADFA Members: Thanks to all who attended yesterday’s discussion. Among the many important points raised was that meeting of the Senate and the Board of Governors are open to the public, and we encourage you to attend these whenever you can. This is especially important in the matter of the Board of Governors, because …Continue Reading
Dear OCADFA Member: At the request of numerous faculty members, the Faculty Association will hold a discussion and information session this coming Tuesday, September 24 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in room 284 – 100 McCaul Street. The main topic of discussion will be the Faculty Structure Focus Groups and Town Hall meetings which are …Continue Reading