3rd Annual Gingerbread House Competition: Last Chance to Register!
A link to register has been sent to all staff. Hope you can join us! Remember to bring your MRSA 40th Anniversary jars for a sweet refill!
Category: Announcement
Annual General Meeting: November 21
The Mount Royal Staff Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Lincoln Park Room (J301). Article 7.3 of the Collective Agreement states: “Time off with pay shall be granted up to two (2) hours to be used in separate one… more
EDT Committee: Call for Nominations
The EDT Committee is looking for three additional members to join the committee. If you are interested in serving the MRSA in this capacity and have an interest in Education, Development and Training, please consider joining the team. Committee service offers opportunities for staff to grow personally and professionally, to… more
Reminder: Fall EDT Application Period Closes on Nov 15
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.
Collective Bargaining Survey 2019
Dear Colleagues, The current Collective Agreement between the MRSA and the MRU Board of Governors expires June 30, 2019. Negotiations for the new Collective Agreement will begin in January 2019. In preparation, your colleagues on the Negotiations Committee are seeking your input on what you feel is important and should… more
Revenue Model Change: Ballot Result
Dear Colleagues, The ballot to change the revenue model was unsuccessful. Please see the results below: Turnout: 373 (58.3%) of 640 electors voted in this ballot. Are you for or against the proposed change to the fee structure for dues? Option Votes I am against the change. 195 (52.3%) I am… more
Revenue Model Change Ballot
Dear Colleagues, The Revenue Model Change Ballot is underway. An email was sent at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24 from Simply Voting via the MRSA email account. The email included a link to the online voting site, your elector ID, and password. Please cast your ballot for or against… more
Revenue Model Change
Dear MRSA Colleagues, The MRSA’s mandate is to consider the collective when making decisions that affect membership. After strong consideration and extensive research, the MRSA executive board is proposing the following changes to the revenue model: The structure: 0.8% effective July 1, 2019, then 0.9% effective July 1, 2020, then… more
Revenue Model Change Town Hall
Good morning, The MRSA Executive is holding two Town Hall sessions in Y224 to present the proposed change to the dues revenue model: Tuesday, Oct 9 from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 10 from 1-2 p.m. During the sessions, the MRSA Audit & Finance Committee will address the need for a Strike/Lock-out… more
Enhancing Quality of Work Life Workshop
Further to a Memorandum of Agreement in the Collective Agreement, MRSA and MRU will be hosting a professional development workshop on Enhancing the Quality of Work Life. Staff will have two opportunities to attend: from 9 a.m. to noon, or from 1 to 4 p.m.