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
Hello everyone — Just to follow up quickly on my most recent message, I want to reiterate my suggestion that you take any opportunities you can to let your candidates know about the importance of restoring funding to post-secondary education. As OCUFA right points out all three major parties have been totally absent on this …Continue Reading