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By Brenda Austin-Smith
CAUT welcomes improved Canada Emergency Response Benefit
(Ottawa – March 26, 2020) The federal government’s newly expanded and improved income support program for workers and their families is a valuable and timely measure, says the Canadian Associatio
Alberta urged to reverse education cuts as COVID-19 crisis takes hold
(Ottawa — March 26, 2020) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is gravely concerned by the Government of Alberta’s refusal to reverse planned cuts to post-secondary education which will see over 600 workers laid off at the University of Alberta alone, most before March 31st
COVID-19 and the Academic Workplace: Questions & Answers
Canada’s public health agencies are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and providing infection control guidance. That advice is changing rapidly.
Special COVID-19 Income Support Measures: Information for Academic Staff Associations
Some academic staff associations have negotiated letters of understanding to ensure that members do not lose work or income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Emergency Measures: Draft LOU Language for Academic Staff Associations
CAUT is recommending that associations negotiate letters of understanding with their employers. Draft language has been developed below that associations may adapt to their specific circumstances and collective agreement language. This is not an exhaustive list.
CAUT welcomes assistance for workers and calls for support of post-secondary education amid COVID-19 spread
(Ottawa — March 18, 2020) Across Canada, as universities and colleges are taking important steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19, CAUT welcomes the $27 billion in direct support to Canadians announced today by the federal government.
COVID-19 Update from CAUT
(March 16, 2020) The CAUT officers met by teleconference today to discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our operations and meeting plans.
Webinar Series Part 3 – Costing Collective Bargaining Proposals
Calculating Cost & Building the Base Year Model
(March 12, 2020) Part 3 takes the information collected about compensation, calculates costs in consistent formats, and creates a Base Year Model.