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A group of Indigenous professors and staff say they’ve been forced to leave the University of Saskatchewan because of racism, a hostile work environment and the slow pace of reforms.
Continue reading “Indigenous Professors Cite Racism, Lack of Reform in University of Saskatchewan Exodus”Written by Karen E. Mosier
Bonita has been on campus for much of her adult life. From a young age, she had a strong interest in the natural world and came to the University of Saskatchewan to pursue that interest. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology (1989), and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (1997), both from the University of Saskatchewan. Bonita has worked continuously on campus since September 1989 but had worked as a secretary and an undergraduate student research hire prior to that time. In 1989, she started working as a Research Technician with the Crop Development Centre, followed by several years with the Department of Biology, and then moved over to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. In 2000, she accepted a new position as Administrative Assistant with the Department of Biology where she stayed for 12 years. She accepted a promotion in 2012 to become the Finance and Operations Manager with the Department of Chemistry.
Continue reading “ASPA Member Highlight – Bonita Wong, Finance and Operations Manager, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science”Written by Cole Rockarts – Rank and File.ca – August 19, 2020
On Wednesday, July 29, Alberta’s United Conservative Party government passed the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, which aims to control how union dues can finance political activities and legislate restrictions on where unions can picket. The bill claims it will save employers $100 million dollars per year by “reducing red tape”, and enhancing worker “choice” and “promote fairness and productivity”.
Continue reading “It’s Going to Take More Than The Courts to Stop Kenney’s Bill 32”Written by Karen E. Mosier
What should you do if the job you thought you would enjoy is turning into something different than you expected? You may have had high expectations for your position but it has slowly turned into a struggle and now you just accept it because you need work. Do not be discouraged. It is possible to revive your relationship with your job. There are things that you can try to help change your perspective.
Continue reading “Ways to Learn to Love Your Job”Written by Karen E. Mosier
Shari obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina in 1988, attending the satellite office in Saskatoon. Prior to acceptance into Social Work, she took two years of Arts and Science completing all pre-requisite coursework at the University of Saskatchewan. In 1993, Shari became a Certified Job Finding Club Facilitator, completing a Human Resources Advanced Certificate in 2010, and the Mental Health First Aid training in 2018. Shari has worked at the University of Saskatchewan for almost 18 years, in the areas of career and employment with students in all colleges, having worked for 15 years as an Employment Coordinator in the Student Employment and Career Centre.
Continue reading “ASPA Member Highlight – Shari Thompson, Student Professional Development Strategist/Director of Career Development, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan”Hello ASPA,
I write to you today on behalf of our 12,000 members who provide health care within the Sask Health Authority, as they are in need of support. This group of members provide a variety of valuable services on the health care team: they are continuing care assistants, licensed practical nurses, diagnostic and therapeutic technologists, maintenance personnel, sterile processing workers, administration, food services and environmental services among others. They have been without a contract since March 31, 2017 and they are done waiting. Understandably, in the context of COVID, these members are on the front line – they are faced daily with staff shortages – crushing workloads – far too many overtime demands – denied vacation – and the list goes on. All the while they are still be paid 2016 rates of pay. It is entirely unfair – and it is a result of our government stubbornly refusing to provide any added resources (beyond their horrible mandate of 0/0/1/2/2) to resolve our contract.
Continue reading “SEIU – West Worksite Actions”Written by Karen E. Mosier
What is something that most employees have in common? They look for a healthy workplace where they can thrive and be happy and feel that their work has an impact on their organization. Workplace environment has a big impact on employee wellness and engagement. It is absolutely essential that employees enjoy their time at work and find a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Most people assume that if they do not like their job their only option is to leave and find another job. Thankfully, there is another option to consider called job crafting. Job crafting is the practice of making the most of the job that you have. Job crafting is a powerful tool that allows you to increase the control over your own professional life.
Continue reading “Job Crafting”The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is currently recruiting to fill a temporary vacancy to the position of Strategic Advisor/Communications Officer at the Federation’s Regina office.
The job description for the position is attached to this posting notice.
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Conference has gone Virtual!
Protecting Our Members: Using OH&S Committees Effectively During COVID-19
10:00am – 11:30am September 16, 2020
Continue reading “Free OH&S Webinars – Presented by Saskatchewan Federation of Labour”
Written by Karen E. Mosier
Merv majored in Psychology and History and obtained his BA from the University of Manitoba in 1974. He completed his Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) in October 1985 and his Certificate in Risk Management (CRM) in March 2005.
Continue reading “ASPA Member Highlight – Merv Dahl, Risk and Insurance Coordinator, Safety Resources, University of Saskatchewan”
