Briefs and Reports

Of the various tools to advance equity available to the association, collective bargaining is one of the most important. The ability it provides to set the terms and conditions of employment can play a huge role in overcoming discriminatory practices in the workplace.

Campaigns are a powerful tool to advance equity and mobilize members to bring about positive change. The association has significant people power that can be organized to make a difference on campus and in the community to end discrimination and promote inclusion.

Academic staff associations have a critical role to play in advancing equity within the workplace and beyond. Below are examples and suggestions of some common efforts your association could initiate.

The toolkit is aimed to support associations to share efforts and inspire greater action to advance equity at universities and colleges.

Collective agreements and employment-related legislation, such as Human Rights Codes and Employment Standards Acts, set out powerful equity rights.

Summary of pay equity initiatives undertaken by University of Regina, based on publicly available information.

Summary of pay equity initiatives undertaken by University of Manitoba, based on publicly available information.

Summary of pay equity initiatives undertaken by University of Lethbridge, based on publicly available information.

Summary of pay equity initiatives undertaken by ​University of Guelph, based on publicly available information.

Summary of pay equity initiatives undertaken by University of Calgary, based on publicly available information.