Overview
MSU is committed to enhancing the work environment and advocating the interests of its members while contributing to the success of the University.
MSU members’ jobs vary thoughout the MacEwan University – this includes administrators, clerical personnel, research analysts, education assistants, finance staff, customer service representatives, mailroom staff, cooks, child care workers, maintenance service workers, custodians, library staff, computer technicians, parking staff, electricians, plumbers, program advisors, graphic designers, marketing consultants, buyers, and event planners.
MSU is a union controlled directly by our members who elect our Board of Directors to govern the affairs of the union. The Board of Directors has implemented the Carver Model of policy governance and delegates all operational functions to the Executive Director. Under the day-to-day management of the Executive Director, MSU staff perform the daily functions of the Union.
Our History
The MacEwan Staff Association was formed in the early 1980’s under the name “The Non-Academic Staff Association”. The purpose of the association is to promote the aims and objectives of the non-academic staff at Grant MacEwan College. The goals of that time are still present today.
Since that time, Grant MacEwan College has grown considerably and developed into MacEwan University. MSA continues to provide representation and services in the areas of labour relations, disability management and collective bargaining for its members.
On June 13, 2001 our name officially changed to the MacEwan Staff Association and on July 10, 2006 we became a certified union with our certification as a bargaining agent by the Alberta Labour Relations Board. On May 23, 2024, the membership of MSA voted to transition from the MacEwan Staff Association to the MacEwan Staff Union.
MSU’s Goals & Objectives
- Act as the bargaining agent for MSU members and enter into collective agreements concerning terms and conditions of work and employment;
- Interpret, administer and protect the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement;
- Encourage advancement of MSU members by supporting fair and just recruitment and selection practices;
- Educate and communicate MSU mission, goals and objectives to its members to foster member support;
- Promote and support a healthy and safe work environment;
- Build stronger recognition of MSU as equal stakeholders in the University community;
- Promote harmony, dignity and good will among MSU members and the post-secondary community;
- Promote and enhance professional development for MSU members;
- Promote social activities for MSU members.
Promoting a Workplace Free from Discrimination
MSU is committed to a workplace free from discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, and marital or family status. We will actively work to change personal, institutional and societal biases, confront systems and acts of discrimination, and take conscious and deliberate action to provide equitable opportunities for all people. In addition to challenging systemic oppression of marginalized groups, MSU is committed to developing a workplace environment in which personal privilege is acknowledged, and all people feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination, harassment or any other emotional or physical harm.