A reminder to submit your applications! MSA will award four (4) financial award scholarships of up to $500 each to signed MSA members who are enrolled in a credit or non-credit course. If you are student and a member of the MSA do take the time to apply for this award. Applications will be accepted until
The MSA Negotiations committee is waiting for a response from the University regarding the previous monetary discussions. The University is gathering required input from the Provincial Bargaining Coordination Office. We will continue to update you as negotiations progress.
WE training has been adapted to our current remote/on-campus work situation and consists of two elements: an introductory eLearning and a virtual classroom session. Both elements must be completed to finish this training. The eLearning is now available. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete. The eLearning needs to be completed before attending the
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
Ever wanted to try Salsa dancing? Now’s your chance! No partner or experience required. This Valentine’s Day, join dancer, instructor and MSA member Irina Feldesh for a fun, open-level Salsa/Bachata footwork workshop. No partner needed, the instruction will be for singles. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, there will be something for
If you have a Health Spending Account balance that was carried over from 2021: incur a claim expense by December 31, 2022 and submit those claims by March 31st, 2023. If you have health and dental premiums deducted from your biweekly pay, you can submit these premiums to your Health Spending Account (HSA) for reimbursement.
Register for winter term courses now! Registrations for the following School of Continuing Education courses are covered by MSA Professional Development funds and are offered at no cost to MSA members. MSA PD funded-seats are limited to 15 per course; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants must have their manager or supervisor’s scheduling
Quite a few members are curious if they are required to use their vacation days this year. As stated in the Collective Agreement, Article 34.0.14, vacation credits accrued during each vacation year of service shall normally be taken the following year, within twelve (12) months after the end of the vacation year in which they were earned.
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:
As a follow-up to MSA’s communication in the latest MSA newsletter about jurisdiction, MSA has filed two applications with the Alberta Labour Relations Board. This filing is regarding the ongoing jurisdictional determination of MacEwan University employees. After considerable deliberation with our legal counsel we separated the two matters: one specific to Advising, and the other
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