What is invisible labour and how does it affect BIPOC individuals, women, and other equity deserving groups? In this panel, three speakers will take an intersectional approach to deepen our understanding of the negative impacts of invisible labour and how these were exacerbated due to COVID-19. They’ll provide suggestions for… more
Read the letter of solidarity submitted by unions and associations representing 32,610 faculty, staff, and students at major post-secondary education institutions across Alberta, as well as non-post secondary education unions and associations representing 295,000 working Albertans to Dr. Michael Mahon, President and chair of the Board of Governors, to put… more
Jan. 24, 2022 The MRU Coalition Committee brings together the representatives of the MRFA, MRSA and SAMRU. These committee members are aware that collective bargaining between the University’s Board of Governors and the Mount Royal Faculty Association has been underway for over two years and that both parties are now… more
CALGARY, AB (14 January 2022) – Representatives of student, staff and faculty associations from post-secondary institutions across Calgary will hold a press conference at McDougall Centre at ten o’clock in the morning to declare their support for the Concordia University of Edmonton Faculty Association (CUEFA) in its ongoing job action.… more
Dear Colleagues, We have several lunch n’learns beginning this semester. All lunch n’ learns will be from 12 – 12:50 and are hosted virtually. Shortly before the date you will receive a link to join. MRSA 101 – Tuesday, January 18, 2022EDT Processes – Thursday, February 3, 2022Occupational Health and Safety… more
Executive Board and Committee service offers opportunities for staff to grow personally and professionally to develop leadership skills, gain unique experience, and make lasting connections with colleagues across campus. The Executive Board is responsible for the overall governance of the MRSA and has oversight of the Association’s strategic objectives and… more
On Friday, December 18, 2021, the MRSA has elected to file a complaint against the University regarding the ongoing concern regarding the University’s outsourcing (contracting out) of bargaining unit work. The MRSA has filed this complaint following several attempts to reach a resolution to this matter with the University. Unfortunately, no… more
Dear colleagues, Thank you for your participation in the Fall 2021 Constitution Amendments Vote. The motion “That all mentions of the “Elections and Voting Policy” of the MRSA be removed and replaced with “MRSA policies”. Further, that the language in Article 15.06 be amended and Article 18.04 be struck” moved by Heather Evans… more
Colleagues, As we presented at the AGM on Nov. 17, the MRSA Executive Board is seeking membership approval for amending our current Constitution which details how we are to govern our Association. We have determined that there are references in several Articles of the Constitution to the outdated “Elections and Voting Policy” which need to be amended.… more
