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Talks with McGill on weekend operations in dining services

At the November 20 bargaining session, the parties discussed the university’s presentation on weekend operations in dining services, which includes the evolution of the financial situation in that unit over the last four years. It also shows information on the various food plans offered to students and outlines information on revenues and expenses. The university […]
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Agreement with McGill on seasonal layoffs

At the November 13 bargaining session, the union proposed a modified letter of agreement on seasonal layoffs in food and dining and residences, which was reviewed by the university and ratified by both parties.  The union agreed with the list proposed by the university about articles having to be modified to reflect the two new […]
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SEU (trades) and McGill accept changes in disciplinary measures

The university presented a modified version of the clause on disciplinary measures, which takes into account the concerns expressed by the union at the last meeting. The union once again expressed some concerns about how this clause will be applied and changes were made accordingly. The parties started discussing the delicate matter of work schedules […]
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Agreement with McGill on separating food and dining from residences

At the November 6 meeting, the university presented the content of a letter of agreement about the separation of food and dining from residences, resulting in two different structural units.  Until now, food and dining was a sub-section of residences. Upon signing of the agreement, the food and dining unit will be called dining services […]
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McGill trades and powerhouse agree on grievances and arbitration procedure

At the October 24 bargaining session, the parties wrapped up discussions on grievances and arbitration procedures.  After a review of the proposed wording for these articles, they were ratified and the modified versions of these two articles will be included in each of the collective agreements of these bargaining units.  The parties also discussed suggestions […]
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Tentative agreement with MCGill on separating food and dining and residences

At the October 23 meeting, the parties reached a tentative agreement after in-depth discussions on the implications of separating food and dining from residences.  Discussions led to several exchanges and proposals. This led the parties to a tentative agreement to be written into a formal agreement proposal and submitted to the union at the next […]
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INFO NEGOS

Dear members, Please take note that the negotiation committee met with the employers on October 24th, 31st, November 1st, 5th, 12nd and 14th. Several normative clauses were settled during these meetings. Other meetings are planned on December 2nd, 4th, 5th, 10th and 11th to discuss monetary clauses (ex : vacations, sick days, working hours, breaks, salaries, […]
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Grievances and arbitration discussed at second bargaining session with McGill

The parties held their second bargaining session on October 10. They discussed the grievances and arbitration procedures.  Both parties expressed concerns, particularly about the articles as they should better align with current day-to-day practices and improvements were proposed.  The content of the articles is still under review by the parties and will be discussed at […]
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Talks evolve with McGill about separating food and dining and residences

At the October 9 bargaining session, talks about separating food and dining and residences moved toward resolution, to the satisfaction of both parties.  The implications from these changes were discussed and both parties are studying proposed solutions.  Changes to the collective agreement and a letter of agreement for facilities management/residences/Faculty Club are being discussed and […]