(vi) Notwithstanding paragraph 4 (iii), governance proposals shall be considered by the arbitrator on his or her behalf in order to obtain a fair and proportionate result. Governance proposals are not rejected by the arbitrator on the grounds that operational issues are better left to collective bargaining than to interest arbitration. Learn more about the benefits, relevant documents and collective agreements that apply to your job offer. 3. Interest arbitration is a recognized element of the collective bargaining process. It can resolve disputes where the parties are simply unable to reach an agreement on their own. This can be especially useful if there are innocent third parties who are severely affected by a strike – in this case the students. The union had accused the province of interfering in the collective bargaining process by stipulating how high wages could be increased. (i) The parties shall appoint a single arbitrator by mutual agreement. If they are unable to reach an agreement, the arbitrator is appointed by the Chair of the Manitoba Labour Board. (iv) In awarding a wage subsidy, the arbitrator shall take into account the common objective of the parties to obtain an appropriate promotion in the U15 group of salary levels of the Canadian Research University to the 25th percentile during the term of the collective agreement.
(ii) The parties will reach an agreement to return to work as soon as possible and UMFA will end the strike. Any unresolved return-to-work issues, including the full salary and benefits required for strikers, will be referred to the arbitrator for decision, along with outstanding collective bargaining issues. Classes at the University of Manitoba could resume as early as Tuesday after the faculty association and the university reached an agreement in principle to end a five-week strike. UM UMFA Contract Mediation 2021 Final Recommendation Nov 25 2021 Dingwall said UMFA members will also vote on the parameters of the arbitration on Monday night. The faculty association, which represents more than 1,200 professors, professors and librarians at the University of Winnipeg, went on strike on Nov. 2, saying higher salaries were needed to alleviate retention and recruitment issues at the school. University President Michael Benarroch acknowledged in a statement on the University of Manitoba`s website how difficult the strike was for students. A mediator had proposed arbitration to resolve wage issues and had recommended that mandates granted by the government should not be taken into account by the arbitrator in this process.
The University agreed to accept the Mediator`s recommendation. UMFA President Orvie Dingwall said the union and the university administration had agreed to submit the wage issues to binding arbitration, meaning an independent arbitrator would review them and make a decision. 6. I call on UMFA to reconsider its position. There is no need for this strike to continue. If this is the case, it will not be due to a restrictive government mandate or the intransigence of the employer. Like the University, UMFA should be ready to submit all its proposals to an independent arbitrator and live with the result. Adobe Reader is required to view the collective agreement. Plain text articles can be provided upon request. “It`s been a very difficult time for our entire community and it`s time to move forward,” he said.
7. I don`t see any other value in mediation at this time. Explore our document-managed staff to better understand policies and procedures for academics, staff, research and operations. Rights, duties and responsibilities of the faculty; discipline; Appointments and term of office After accepting an offer, fill in the personal data form and send it to your unit (not directly to the Human Resources Department) if any of the following conditions apply: *NEW* Collective Agreement – UM/UMFA 2017-2021: Sections and Annexes as negotiated in accordance with Annex I Our intelligence service will be interrupted from 23 December to 7 January 2022. We will continue our daily e-newsletter on Monday. Associative activities, use of university facilities and liaison 2. The University accepted this recommendation. UMFA did not. Mediation continued. However, my persistent efforts over the past four days have been unsuccessful.
The parties remain far apart. I therefore reiterate my recommendation to refer any outstanding differences to binding interest rate arbitration. . *NEW* Extended Education Division Summer Session and Instruction (vii) Pending the arbitration hearing, parties are encouraged to negotiate and/or mediate, which may refine issues or facilitate an agreement prior to the hearing. The electronic copy of the collective agreement was provided for simplicity only. It is not an official copy. The printed collective agreement is the legal document regarding the negotiated terms and conditions of employment of all UMFA members. To request a hard copy, send an email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it! But they were able to agree on other open-ended issues, such as whether classes are delivered online or in person, the university`s return-to-work policy, and time spent on vacation or research, she said. Letter of agreement regarding the Joint Measures Committee “This government mandate has certainly been a huge hurdle, and we are pleased to be able to move forward to maintain the competitiveness of the University of Manitoba,” said Mr. Dingwall.
I know that this strike has affected you personally and your perception of our institution. We are committed to making a quick transition to the classroom so that you can successfully complete the school year. 5. The University has accepted the above. UMFA did not. UMFA insists that all issues except for the further development of the U15 salary scale (recruitment and retention adjustments or R&R) will be settled through negotiations, and only then will it arbitrate R&R. This requirement is completely unrealistic and impractical. Students should not suffer more during a quiet and ultimately useless negotiation.
. Only for appointments from the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) or Geographical Full-Time (GFT), refer to the main subject codes to fill out page two of the personal data form: 1. On Sunday, November 21, 2021, after 28 days of mediation, I informed the parties as follows: We assume you may have questions. Please work with your supervisor to ensure you fully understand and take all necessary steps to ease your transition to your new job. You can also email hr helpdesk if you have any questions along the way. Final Recommendation of the University of Manitoba-UMFA Collective Bargaining Mediation Mediator to the Parties – Thursday, November 25 and 21 “This is the first step towards the continued recruitment and retention of leading professors, lecturers and librarians at the University of Manitoba.” Early in the morning (November 26), the mediator informed the University of Manitoba and UMFA of his final recommendation to transfer all outstanding bargaining issues into binding interest rate arbitration. Alberta can now track the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in nearly 75% of the population thanks to the new Pan-Alberta. (v) Negotiating mandates issued by the Government shall not be taken into account by the arbitrator. There is no chance that the parties will reach a settlement of outstanding disputes without an ongoing prolonged strike. Such a continuous work stoppage harms the parties, their relationship, the student body, and the community as a whole. I therefore recommend that any outstanding differences be referred by the parties to voluntary, binding and interest-independent arbitration The union and the university administration said classes would resume on Tuesday if the agreement was ratified on Monday night.
Voting ends at 11.30 p.m.m. (iii) The arbitrator shall apply the principles of established arbitration, including replication. 4. In this case, monetary and operational matters shall remain open. Based on intensive discussions with the parties, I have designed a tailor-made arbitration referral that I believe is appropriate for the issues and will be fair to both parties, as follows. Registration of excluded directors and members of the Board of Governors. . . . .