Gain Sharing Formula Determination

March 21, 2024 - by Chelsea Nzigamasabo - in Uncategorized

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The University has informed MSA that the Government of Alberta conditions required to trigger the “Gain Sharing Formula” wage adjustment have not been met (Refer to the attached document for additional information).  As a result, the additional 0.5% wage adjustment for the Gain Sharing in our collective agreement retroactive to December 1, 2023 is not

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MSA supports CSU 52

March 13, 2024 - by admin - in Announcements

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The MacEwan Staff Association (MSA) extends its solidarity to the members of CSU 52 who are employed by the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Public Libraries. As the union representing over 1000 workers in non-academic roles at Edmonton’s downtown University, we stand in support of CSU 52 and your Union leadership during this difficult collective

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MSA Professional Development Direct Reimbursement Program

February 07, 2024 - by admin - in Announcements, Uncategorized

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MSA is excited to announce our new Professional Development Direct Reimbursement Program. This pilot program allows members to be reimbursed $250 per fiscal year for eligible activities. Activities must be completed and paid for before submitting an application. All signed members are eligible to apply, part-time, casual and term employees must fulfill 500 hours of

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Workforce Engagement (WE)

February 02, 2024 - by - in Uncategorized

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Dear MSA Members, Workforce Engagement (WE) is the performance development program at MacEwan University. Training for supervisors and employees is now scheduled and available for registration. The intent of the training is to provide you with a robust understanding of the processes and tips for making these WE conversations great ones. WE training is a

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We’ve Moved!

January 08, 2024 - by admin - in Announcements

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The MSA office is now located in 101A – 11041 105 Avenue. This building is located behind MacEwan Residence and Allard Hall. Download your directions here. MSA’s office hours remain Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. We will also take afterhours meetings by appointment. We welcome you to drop by our new space any time!

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Q. Is there a way I can ease into retirement?

October 18, 2023 - by admin - in Uncategorized

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Why, yes! We would encourage you to take advantage of the University’s Retirement Transition Program. This gives you up to three years to transition into retirement with a reduced workload either prior to or after a specified retirement date. You must apply to your OOS Manager at least six months prior to the planned start

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Q. I’m interested in applying for a Term position. What happens to my Continuing role?

October 10, 2023 - by admin - in Uncategorized

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Employees can apply through open competition for any position within the university. If they are the successful candidate, the change is considered a transfer. (No letter of resignation required.) If you’re a continuing employee and you are selected for a Term position, you shall continue to be treated as a continuing employee. At the conclusion

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Q. Is my conversation with MSA staff confidential?

September 12, 2023 - by admin - in Uncategorized

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Yes. All MSA staff and Board Members are bound by confidentiality requirements as stipulated in the MSA’s Code of Conduct Agreement. Private information obtained by staff during a member appointment is not shared with MSA Board members, other MSA members or the University’s management, administration or human resources unless the action needed to resolve the

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Where do I get a copy of my job description?

May 01, 2023 - by admin - in Uncategorized

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As per article 27.0.1, each employee shall receive a copy of their current position description from their Out-of-Scope (OOS) Manager. MSA receives copies of in-scope classification decisions and position description updates. If your OOS Manager does not have a copy, feel free to reach out to MSA as we may have a copy on file.

Managing Your Workload

February 01, 2023 - by admin - in Uncategorized

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If someone else assigns your tasks and sets your priorities, make it easy for them to be reasonable. Show your supervisor everything you’re working on and ask which project they want completed first. Be honest about your abilities. Most managers will rather give you more time or resources upfront than have you fail at the

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Notice from the Alberta Relations Labour Board

October 27, 2020 - by admin - in Announcements, Uncategorized

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Please see the following documents received from the Alberta Labour Relations Board: Notice and Correspondence (Advisors), Notice and Correspondence (General Application). These documents are in response to the applications MSA recently filed with the Alberta Labour Relations Board. These filings are regarding the ongoing jurisdictional determination of MacEwan University employees. For more information please visit:

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Ask your questions here

January 01, 2019 - by admin - in Announcements

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Do you have a question about a workplace issue or the collective agreement? Maybe you have a question about personal leave or disability insurance. Ask any and all questions here! We will try feature one question in each newsletter, or if you provide your email address, we can respond with a more immediate, individual response.

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