U of A Bargaining

The university seeks fair, equitable, responsible and sustainable collective agreements with all faculty and staff. Collective bargaining is an opportunity to work together within our financial constraints to ensure the long-term well-being of this great university.

Recent Posts

U of A - NASA Bargaining Update March 31, 2022: Agreement ratified

U of A - NASA Bargaining Update March 21, 2022 : Recommended terms for settlement

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 - NASA Bargaining Update March 8, 2022 : Voluntary Mediation Continues

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.

U of A - AASUA Bargaining Update: Mediation continues on Feb 25

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

February 4, 2022 U of A - AASUA Bargaining Update

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.

Revised U of A opening proposal with NASA

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.

U of A & AASUA set additional bargaining meeting dates

Updates on AASUA and NASA collective bargaining

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...