/channels/taxonomy/term/578/all en /channels/channels/news/post-doctoral-fellows-ratify-new-collective-agreement-347854 <p>We are pleased to announce that the AMURE union representing Post-Doctoral Fellows held a General Assembly and voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement.</p> <p>The parties are working on finalising the documents in preparation for the signature of the new collective agreement. Information sessions will soon be organised to share the details of this new agreement with the community. The new agreement will come in effect on the date of signature by the parties and will expire on May 31, 2026.</p> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:06:02 +0000 webfull 189087 at /channels /channels/channels/news/negotiation-update-post-doctoral-fellows-347484 <p>We are pleased to announce that the parties reached a tentative agreement on March 28 and that the Union will soon invite its membership to a General Assembly to vote on the proposed new collective agreement. The parties have agreed not to communicate the contents of the agreement until the vote has taken place.</p> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:46:46 +0000 webfull 188703 at /channels /channels/channels/news/negotiation-update-amure-research-associates-and-research-assistants-346168 <p>Negotiations for the renewal of the collective agreement for Research Assistants and Associates between AMURE and Æ»¹ûÒùÔº began in the Fall of 2022. The parties have been meeting on a regular basis and have been able to discuss and come to agreement on a number of non-monetary elements.</p> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:02:37 +0000 webfull 187335 at /channels /channels/channels/news/agreement-principle-amure-research-associates-research-assistants-286921 <p>On April 26, an agreement in principle was reached between the parties regarding the terms of their collective agreement. Previously, research associates and research assistants were part of separate bargaining units, whose collective agreements expired in April 2016. They have since merged into a single bargaining unit.</p> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:57:43 +0000 webfull 137676 at /channels /channels/channels/news/tentative-agreements-amure-are-signed-225136 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span><span>hr.hr</span> [at] <span>mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:55:24 +0000 webfull 94892 at /channels /channels/news/update-negotiations-amure-research-associates-and-research-assistants-264892 <p>The Union and University representatives met on December 19, 2016.</p> <p>As a follow-up to previous meetings, the University made several written proposals relative to: Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination; Health and Safety; Work Accidents; Postings, Appointments and Reappointments; and Probationary Periods.</p> <p>The parties reached an agreement and ratified the texts of the articles relative to Work Accidents and Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination.</p> Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:44:17 +0000 webfull 123841 at /channels /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/channels/news/amure-members-ratify-agreements-225408 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span><span>hr.hr</span> [at] <span>mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:52:08 +0000 webfull 95163 at /channels /channels/news/negotiation-update-amure-postdocs-265729 <p>On February 7, Quebec’s <em>Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale</em> accepted AMURE’s request that an arbitrator be appointed to oversee negotiations. If AMURE and Æ»¹ûÒùÔº cannot agree upon a choice of arbitrator by February 17, the Ministry will appoint one. An arbitrator is a neutral participant with a mandate to help both parties reach common ground. If an arbitrator determines that common ground cannot be achieved, she/he is also empowered to impose legally binding decisions on any outstanding points of contention.</p> Mon, 13 Feb 2017 18:55:23 +0000 webfull 124847 at /channels /channels/news/update-negotiations-amure-research-associates-and-research-assistants-263816 <p>The parties met on October 20 and 21. They discussed and agreed on the content of the articles pertaining to leaves without pay, to union activities (non-monetary aspects), to the reimbursement of expenses and to temporary alternate work arrangement.</p> <p>The parties also agreed on the content of two agreement letters related to Human Resources information systems, as well as Æ»¹ûÒùÔº ID cards and library access.</p> <p>The parties also addressed the health and safety clause, a discussion which will be resumed at the next meeting, set for November 4.</p> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:06:44 +0000 webfull 122568 at /channels /channels/channels/news/updated-templates-research-associates-assistants-appointments-reappointments-and-postings-228957 <h3>Sent on behalf of Labour & Employee Relations, Human Resources</h3> <h2>Updated Templates for Research Associates’ & Assistants’ Appointments, Reappointments and Postings</h2> Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:39:57 +0000 webfull 97128 at /channels /channels/news/update-negotiations-amure-research-associates-and-research-assistants-266562 <p>On February 17, the parties met in the presence of a conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labour – their second such meeting. Æ»¹ûÒùÔº presented the Union with a French translation of eight articles agreed upon by both parties in previous meetings, and the Union will review these texts in the coming days. The parties will work together with the aim of finalizing them at the next meeting.</p> Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:35:14 +0000 webfull 125723 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/update-negotiations-amure-research-associates-and-research-assistants-262966 <p>The first two negotiation meetings regarding the renewal of the collective agreements of research associates and research assistants – now part of the same accreditation unit – were held on Sept. 15 and 16. The parties agreed to issue joint statements on the progress of the negotiations throughout the process.</p> Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:13:30 +0000 webfull 121493 at /channels /channels/news/negotiation-update-amure-research-associates-assistants-267574 <p>The parties met on March 21 in the presence of a Conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labour. They presented their monetary proposals and addressed each other’s questions. The employer committed to assessing the financial implications of the Union’s proposal and will share this assessment at their next meeting, scheduled for April 26. Two additional meetings are scheduled for May.</p> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 13:33:28 +0000 webfull 126969 at /channels