U of A Bargaining
Status
- Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA): The U of A and AASUA have ratified a collective agreement for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024.
- Graduate Students’ Association (GSA): The U of A and GSA exchanged proposals on a new round of negotiations in January 2022.
- Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA): The U of A and NASA have ratified a collective agreement for the period of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024.
- Postdoctoral Fellows Association (PDFA): Negotiations are ongoing. The current round of negotiations began in December 2020.
Recent Posts
U of A - AASUA Bargaining Update March 8, 2022: Agreement ratified
We are pleased to share that the University of Alberta Board of Governors and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA) have ratified a new collective agreement for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024.
U of A and AASUA Bargaining Update March 2, 2022
Joint statement from the bargaining teams for the University of Alberta Board of Governors and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
U of A - AASUA Bargaining Update: Parties agree to continue mediation
Today (February 25), the University of Alberta and AASUA met for the second day of formal mediation. The two parties have agreed to continue mediation on March 2.
AASUA Collective Bargaining Info Update
As the U of A and AASUA prepare to start mediation on February 18, we’ve refreshed the U of A Bargaining website and added two new sections, and Academic Staff FAQ and Information for Students
February 11, 2022 U of A - AASUA Bargaining Update
As the U of A and AASUA prepare for mediation, we want to ensure that faculty and staff understand how the parties have reached this stage.
A Primer on Mediation
What you need to know about how the mediation process works
January 31, 2022 U of A Bargaining Update
Academic staff collective bargaining moves to mediation
January 25, 2022 U of A Bargaining Update
Update for January 25, 2022
December 14, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Updates from AASUA and NASA bargaining.
November 26, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
With stability and progress in mind, the University of Alberta has tabled a settlement offer for AASUA’s consideration
September 21, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Updates from AAUSA and NASA bargaining.
July 6, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Updates from AAUSA and NASA bargaining.
June 22, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Updates from AAUSA and NASA bargaining.
June 15, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Updates from AAUSA and NASA bargaining.
June 8, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Updates from AAUSA and NASA bargaining.
June 1, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Updates from AAUSA and NASA bargaining.
May 25, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Bargaining teams did not meet during the past week.
May 19, 2021 U of A Bargaining Update
Bargaining teams did not meet during the past week.
Response to AASUA’s message to members of May 7, 2021
The university corrects inaccuracies contained in a recent collective bargaining communication from the AASUA Executive and Negotiations Team.
U of A and NASA exchange proposals
On April 28th, the University of Alberta bargaining committee exchanged opening proposals with NASA. The package acknowledges the changing and challenging landscape of the post-secondary sector and at the U of A.
Update on AASUA and NASA collective bargaining
Updates on both AASUA and NASA collective bargaining.
Short update on AASUA and NASA collective bargaining
Updates on AASUA essential services negotiations and NASA opening proposals.
University provides clarity on recent AASUA bargaining report
The university provides clarity on a recent collective bargaining report from the AASUA Executive and Negotiations Team.
Updates on AASUA and NASA collective bargaining
The university has invited AASUA to begin the process of negotiating an essential services agreement. After a period of mutually agreed delay, the university and NASA plan to open collective bargaining negotiations again soon.
Short update on AASUA Collective Bargaining
The bargaining teams for the University of Alberta and AASUA progressed in their collective bargaining negotiations throughout February, with one meeting left this month on February 25.
Learn about collective bargaining and how agreements are reached
Learn about the collective bargaining process, updated meeting schedules and links to labour relations terminology.
Update on AASUA Collective Bargaining
Last week, the bargaining teams for the University of Alberta and AASUA continued their collective bargaining negotiations. To date, the parties have had productive discussions regarding several articles of the collective agreement.
Update on AASUA Bargaining
The bargaining teams for the U of A and the AASUA have already met two times this year, on January 5 and 8. Collective agreement discussions continue to progress collegially.
Short update from the U of A - AASUA bargaining table
The University of Alberta and AASUA negotiating teams met again on December 4 and 9. Discussions on the U of A - ASSUA collective agreement continue to progress.
Update from the U of A - AASUA bargaining table
After the exchange of proposals on November 12, the University of Alberta bargaining committee and AASUA negotiating team met on November 25, 26, and 30. Talks will continue on December 4 and 9.
U of A and AASUA exchange proposals
Yesterday, the University of Alberta bargaining committee tabled their opening proposal with AASUA. The package acknowledges the changing and challenging landscape of the post-secondary sector and at the U of A.
New round of negotiations between U of A and AASUA
The academic staff collective agreement between the University of Alberta and Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta (AASUA) expired on June 30, 2020. After a period of delay from winter 2020 primarily due to the current global pandemic and state of emergency, the two parties will...