Dear colleagues, Please join us on September 8 at 11:30 a.m. via Google Meet as we present the proposed dues structure for your review and consideration. This meeting has been scheduled to allow further conversation and dialogue over the lunch hour, if necessary, as our MRSA release time does not allow… more
Dear colleagues, If you have any professional or personal development courses that begin between September 1 – December 31, you can apply for funding through the MRSA EDT Committee. Applications are submitted via the EDT database. The fall application period closes on November 15. New this semester:Effective as of the fall semester, EDT funding of recreation… more
Your MRSA Executive Board wanted to update you on recent legislative changes to the layoff provisions in Alberta’s Employment Standards Code. On June 26, 2020, Bill 24: the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 became law in Alberta. This Bill amends the temporary layoff provisions in Alberta’s Employment Standards Code once again, this time… more
Dear fellow MRSA, Bargaining between the Mount Royal Staff Association and the Board of Governors at MRU has paused for the summer. Our Collective Agreement expires on June 30, 2020, but until a new collective agreement is in place the terms of the prior agreement remain in place. As per… more
Dear Colleagues, The Alberta government has announced plans to reduce funding to the province’s 26 post-secondary institutions by 20 per cent in the next three years.Citing a 2019 review of Alberta’s spending, the provincial government cut funding to the ministry of advanced education by six per cent for the coming… more
Information on the supports available from the Government of Canada in response to the COVID-19 pandemic can be located here.
Dear MRSA Colleagues, As we know, the 2020 COVID 19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges. MRSA has worked with MRU on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure that our colleagues are treated fairly regarding “Furlough Leave”. The intent and the spirit of the MOU is to provide “Furlough Leave”… more
The MRSA Executive want to reach out to our membership community during this difficult and stressful time. Please know that your MRSA Executive are still here, although remotely, to answer any questions you may have or assist in getting clarification on anything that is uncertain right now. We will continue to bring your queries forward to leadership and advocate on your behalf during this unusual time. There are… more
In keeping with guidelines from Alberta public health officials, the MRSA office is closed until further notice. During this time, MRSA operations continue as the Executive and Committees shift to working remotely. Your calls and questions are important to us. Please do not hesitate to contact the MRSA office at… more
Dear members, On behalf of the MRSA executive, we would like to remind you that we are dedicated to supporting our members during this challenging time. Your health and safety is top priority. In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, please remember to wash your hands frequently, keep a… more
