ASPA News

Executive Member Highlight – Jay Shanahan

July 19, 2016 | Member Highlights

For the past two years, Jay Shanahan has served as an Executive member of ASPA, in the role of Vice-President.  A few years ago, at a time of great need for ASPA, Jay responded to an ASPA call for volunteers, and he has been a tireless volunteer for ASPA ever since. Jay sums up his experience as an ASPA Executive… Continue reading

Member Highlight – Q&A with Margret Asmuss

June 7, 2016 | Member Highlights

The ASPA Communications committee is releasing Member Highlights each month to show the diverse roles that ASPA members play here at the University of Saskatchewan. We had the opportunity to sit down with the University's Sustainability Coordinator, Margret Asmuss, to get to know more about her and her role here on campus. Margret is a great example of the great diversity within… Continue reading

Member Highlight: Susan Cook

May 18, 2016 | Member Highlights

Next time you visit the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) building, say “hello” to Susan Cook, when you see her. And, please congratulate Susan on being one of the longest-standing members of ASPA, looking back on 32 years at the U of S, with 8 years as an ASPA member.  Susan is not difficult to find: as Building Manager… Continue reading

Ratification Vote

March 11, 2016 | Bargaining Updates

ASPA has ratified the tentative agreement with an overwhelming support of 93% of members who voted.  The eVote was very successful with the largest percentage of our members voting in the history of ASPA at 80%. The ASPA Bargaining Team and Executive want to thank you for your support through this process.  We will be doing a follow up survey… Continue reading

Tentative agreement reached

February 11, 2016 | Bargaining Updates

On Feb 4, 2016 ASPA and the University of Saskatchewan reached a tentative agreement.  The ASPA bargaining team is recommending ratification of the agreement. Information sessions will be held on: Wednesday, February 17th at 230 pm in room 241 Arts Thursday, February 25th  at 1130 (this will be a WebEx event, connection details will be provided to members by email) Wednesday, March… Continue reading

Bargaining Timeline

December 18, 2015 | Bargaining Updates

ASPA BARGAINING TIMELINE July 28th and 29th - Mediation August 4th – Mediation September 23rd and 24th - Mediation September 24th – The employer provided ASPA with an offer. The offer was noted as being “without prejudice and without precedent”. ASPA began to counter the employer’s offer but were unable to articulate it completely as the employer interrupted and advised… Continue reading

Videos

October 28, 2015 | Bargaining Updates

Rally in the Bowl video excerpts and commentary. ASPA President Dawn Giesbrecht https://youtu.be/e3Yu-OSJuoQ ASPA negotiator Ken Glover https://youtu.be/nMQLzJ0la84 CUPE President Wayne Foley https://youtu.be/m8wLL_LQZto Reactions from Faculty Association and ASPA members https://youtu.be/X1xMQLwNrNQ… Continue reading