/channels/taxonomy/term/10918/all en /channels/news/update-negotiations-amure-postdoctoral-researchers-263693 <p>The parties met on October 17. The union presented a global counter-offer that, for the most part, aligns with the employer's offer. Some articles still need to be discussed. The employer committed to analyzing the financial impact of the counter-offer before the next meeting, set for November 7.</p> <p><em>This update is meant to inform the community about ongoing negotiations and has been validated by the union.</em></p> <p> </p> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:57:26 +0000 webfull 122426 at /channels /channels/news/update-negotiations-amure-postdoctoral-researchers-264180 <p>The parties met on November 7 and ratified the articles that had been agreed on at the previous meeting. These account for a significant portion of the agreement under negotiation. Three more articles – pertaining to grievances, disciplinary measures and termination notices – were discussed, agreed to and ratified. A few remaining articles still need to be discussed.</p> <p>The next meeting is set for November 21.</p> <p><em>This update is meant to inform the community about ongoing negotiations and has been validated by the union.</em></p> <p> </p> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:20:44 +0000 webfull 123034 at /channels /channels/news/tentative-agreement-reached-amurepostdoctoral-researchers-264495 <p>The Association of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Research Employees (AMURE) unit representing postdoctoral researchers and Æ»¹ûÒùÔº have agreed on all aspects of a first collective agreement. The final elements were agreed on at a meeting the two parties held on November 25.</p> <p>The University will soon submit the tentative agreement for approval to Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s senior leadership. The union and the University will then finalize the text of the agreement and the union will submit it to the vote of its membership at a date to be communicated later.</p> Fri, 25 Nov 2016 22:22:27 +0000 webfull 123386 at /channels