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Merit
It is that time of year again. Every year at this time people’s thoughts turn to Merit. What is it and how do I get it? Merit is outlined in the Collective Agreement (Article 9.5). Merit is awarded in either…
Read MoreConsider joining the ASPA Executive
There are currently five vacancies on the ASPA Executive. Any ASPA member can submit a nomination form to the ASPA office ahead of the AGM, on April 18, 2018 or be nominated from the floor at the meeting. · ASPA…
Read MoreTuition Reimbursement Fund (Application Form available online now)
Immediate family of ASPA members can apply for consideration under the Tuition Reimbursement Fund (TRF), if they are registered students at the University of Saskatchewan. The eligibility criteria states the following: (for more details refer to Article 12.12 in the…
Read MorePizza Social
February’s Pizza social, another successful event, so much so that we ran out of pizza. We sincerely apologize to those who did not get any. Please assist us in making sure we order enough pizza by registering in advance for…
Read MoreUnion Dues
As an ASPA member you pay monthly Union dues. The dues ensure that ASPA can effectively advocate on behalf of its members, by bargaining and protecting their rights and benefits in the Collective Agreement. Dues also fund the day to…
Read MoreVoluntary Exit Survey Summary
by Peter Krebs, ASPA President On October 30 2017, on our ASPA website, we reported on the results of the Voluntary Exit Program (VEP), by providing metrics on the number of participants, their home departments, family and phase, and the…
Read MoreSurvivor Benefit
Did you know that ASPA’s Extended Health and Dental Plans have a survivor benefit? If you did not, you are not alone…. Should an ASPA member who is eligible for the Extended Health and Dental Plans die while still employed…
Read More2017 Flexible Spending Allocation Deadline
The deadline for ASPA members to allocate their 2017 Flexible Spending Program (FSP) amount is December 31, 2016. To allocate your funds, please visit the Flexible Spending Program page in PAWS. If you miss the deadline, your allocation will remain the same…
Read MoreIncentivized Exit Program/Voluntary Exit Program (VEP)
It is probably safe to say that most people were aware that the University offered an Incentivized Exit Program, which also became known as the Voluntary Exit Program (VEP) at the end of May to all ASPA members. We are now…
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