Community Updates: AASUA


June 24, 2025
University and AASUA agree to formal mediation dates

After consultation with the mediator, the university and AASUA have agreed to formal mediation dates of September 4 and 5, and October 21 and 22, 2025. The meetings schedule page has been updated.

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June 3, 2025
U of A and AASUA Bargaining Update

A mediator has now been appointed by the Alberta Labour Relations Board. The university is ready to continue the conversation, and is hopeful that formal mediation will result in a renewal agreement.

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May 20, 2025
U of A and AASUA Bargaining Update

On Friday, May 16, the university filed for formal mediation in its negotiations with AASUA. This is due to the university's focus on continuing negotiations following AASUA's halting of informal mediation. The university remains committed to a negotiated agreement that considers both the valued contributions of academic staff and the broader university community and interests, and we look forward to continuing the conversation.

Formal mediation is common and very frequently results in successful agreements. The most recent agreement with AASUA was the result of formal mediation. While formal mediation is a required step before any legal work stoppage (strike or lockout) may occur, a strike or lockout is not imminent.

May 13, 2025
University filing for formal mediation in negotiations with AASUA

The university believes a negotiated agreement is possible, but to do so the parties must resume the conversation. That is why the university has decided to file for formal mediation with the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) and bring AASUA back to the negotiating table.

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April 22, 2025
University and AASUA updates temporarily paused

The university is pausing regular updates on negotiations with AASUA. The next bargaining update to the community will be provided once there is new information to share.

April 15, 2025
U of A and AASUA bargaining update

Following informal mediation with AASUA in March, no additional meeting dates have been scheduled at this time.

April 8, 2025
U of A and AASUA collective bargaining update

The parties last met on March 27, concluding three days of informal mediation. No additional meeting dates are scheduled at this time. Updates to the community will continue to be provided through the U of A Collective Bargaining web pages.

April 1, 2025
University of Alberta and AASUA bargaining update

The university and AASUA engaged in three days of informal mediation last week. The university bargaining team is currently reviewing and considering next steps. No additional meeting dates have been scheduled at this time. Updates to the community will continue to be provided through this site.

March 18, 2025
Essential services agreement filed by Labour Relations Board; parties agree to pause communications during mediation next week

The essential service agreement (ESA) between the university and AASUA has been accepted and filed by the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB). The terms of the ESA were negotiated and agreed to by both parties, including specific research that would be permitted to continue during a legal work stoppage. The parties have also agreed to pause public updates while they engage in informal mediation next week.

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March 11, 2025
U of A and AASUA bargaining update

The university and AASUA met on Feb. 27 in the last scheduled meeting before the parties engage in informal mediation in late March.

March 4, 2025
Bargaining Community Update: AASUA

The university and AASUA have agreed to informal mediation. The bargaining teams have selected a third-party mediator and meeting dates of March 25, 26 and 27. The university is encouraged by this positive step to successfully reach a renewed collective agreement through negotiations.

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February 25, 2025
University and AASUA meeting this week

The university and AASUA are scheduled to meet this week on Feb. 27 to continue negotiations on a renewed collective agreement. The parties last met on Feb. 6 when the university presented AASUA with a revised monetary proposal. The next meetings are scheduled for March.

February 18, 2025
U of A and AASUA file essential services agreement

An update on the essential services agreement with AASUA and what it means for the university community.

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February 11, 2025
University and AASUA bargaining teams negotiating monetary items

An update to the community on the status of negotiations and the essential services agreement.

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February 4, 2025
U of A and AASUA begin negotiations on monetary items

As bargaining progresses to monetary items, the university seeks to clarify and correct some information disseminated by AASUA.

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January 28, 2025
Bargaining Community Update: AASUA

Negotiations between the university and AASUA on a renewed collective agreement continued last week with AASUA presenting on its monetary proposal to the university. The parties are scheduled to meet this Thursday, Jan. 30.

January 21, 2025
University of Alberta and AASUA meeting this week

The university and AASUA are scheduled to meet next on Jan. 23 to continue negotiations on a renewed collective agreement. The parties last met on Jan. 9.

January 14, 2025
University of Alberta January 2025 Bargaining Update

The current status of bargaining discussions and related financial FAQs.

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January 7, 2025
University of Alberta and AASUA continue negotiations this week

The university and AASUA will meet on Jan. 9 as the parties continue negotiations on a renewed collective agreement. The parties last met on Dec. 10, 2024.

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