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Discussions with McGill (trades) on proposed appointment of technical support

The parties met on June 12 and, as agreed at the previous meeting, the university proposed the text of a letter of agreement concerning technical support roles.  Based on comments made by the union at the previous meeting, the university also submitted a modified document concerning the required qualifying skills and abilities for one of […]
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Appointment of SEU technical support (trades)

The parties met on May 28 and the university proposed an implementation strategy for a new technical support role which could be introduced in the bargaining unit. The university provided the union with details about the context, additional responsibilities and required qualifying skills for this role. The university also explained how employees could propose their […]
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McGill and SEU (facilities) ratify several articles

On May 12, the parties had two topics on the agenda: the review and signature of several text adjustments agreed to in previous meetings and the possibility of lowering the minimum duration of a deferred salary leave. Text adjustments to twelve articles and letters of agreement were reviewed and ratified by the parties. The union […]
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Negotiation settlement at IPL (Saint-Damien)

SEU 800 represents 329 members at IPL, St-Damien and was in negotiation for several months. Only yesterday, on the last general meeting, those members ratified the latest employer?s offers in principle in a proportion of 67% Previously, the new twelve-hour work shift was the main reason causing two rejections of the employer?s offers. But following […]
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McGill and SEU (trades) discuss the appointment of lead hands

The parties met on April 10and discussed the process of appointing lead hands. The union presented its position and proposed a change that would be included in the 3 collective agreements. The university agreed to the proposed change and the clause was ratified by the parties. In line with this discussion, the parties agreed to […]
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More agreements reached with McGill (facilities)

At the April 23 meeting, the parties exchanged proposals on the conversion of overtime into time off and vacation taken in days. The parties reached an agreement and signed off on these two articles. The parties reviewed the university’s proposal on the separation of dining services and student housing services, which was also ratified.  Suggested […]
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Some progress in talks with McGill (facilities)

The parties met on April 16 and discussed several topics; among them, a letter of agreement in printing services concerning the pickup and delivery of packages and mail, conversion of overtime into time off, vacation taken in days, social leaves and text adjustments relating to the departmental split of dining services and student housing services. […]
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McGill and SEU (trades) discuss use of Information and electronic surveillance

On April 4th the parties discussed the union’s proposal on electronic surveillance. The parties debated their point of view and shared their preoccupations and constraints. They also reviewed existing policies and protocols relating to this matter.  After a lengthy discussion, the parties agreed to the content of an article on the use of information and […]
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McGill and SEU (facilities) start discussing pay frequency

On March 26, the parties discussed the implementation steps of a contemplated change in pay frequency, from weekly to bi-weekly. The union voiced its concerns and indicated it is not in favor of such a change under the present conditions. The parties are preparing themselves to use the next meeting to work on language that […]
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SEU and McGill discuss pay equity

On March 12 the union and the university met to better understand the implications of pay equity adjustments made recently for SEU members. Representatives of the union and the university assessed the effects of the change in salary parameters resulting from these pay equity adjustments. The union voiced its concerns in terms of how the […]