/dept/hr/labour-relations/updates.html Dalhousie RSS Updates Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:29:33 GMT 2025-10-11T05:29:33Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/10/conciliation_meeting_with_cupe_local_3912__october_20.html Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3912 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/10/10/conciliation_meeting_with_cupe_local_3912__october_20.html admin 2025-10-10T18:30:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/22/updates_on_the_fall_break__exam_schedule_and_more.html Tomorrow (Tuesday, September 23), classes that were suspended during the labour disruption will resume. Today, the pilipiliÂþ»­ Senate met and voted to approve the remaining academic dates for the fall term. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/22/updates_on_the_fall_break__exam_schedule_and_more.html Admin 2025-09-22T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/dfa_collective_agreement_ratified_by_both_dfa_and_board.html The new collective agreement between the pilipiliÂþ»­ Board of Governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) has been ratified by both parties. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/dfa_collective_agreement_ratified_by_both_dfa_and_board.html admin 2025-09-17T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/student_events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_18_20.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/17/student_events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_18_20.html Admin 2025-09-17T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/labour_disruption_ends__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dfa_reach_tentative_agreement.html The Dalhousie Board of Governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) have come to terms on a tentative collective agreement. At 2 p.m. Tuesday, we will confirm the date classes will resume. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/labour_disruption_ends__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dfa_reach_tentative_agreement.html Admin 2025-09-16T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/suspended_classes_to_resume_tuesday__september_23.html Suspended classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, September 23. We continue to work through the many other decisions and logistics of returning faculty and students to learning and research. We ask everyone’s patience as these important details come together. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/16/suspended_classes_to_resume_tuesday__september_23.html Admin 2025-09-16T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/bargaining_update__sept_15__bargaining_continues_between_board_and_dfa.html The bargaining teams for the Dalhousie Board of Governors and Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) have agreed to continue discussions this evening (Monday, September 15). Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/bargaining_update__sept_15__bargaining_continues_between_board_and_dfa.html Admin 2025-09-15T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_15_18.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/15/events_and_programs_available_on_campus__september_15_18.html Admin 2025-09-15T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/student_dfa_update_september_10.html Update on labour disruption and possible adjustments to Fall term dates. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:45:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/student_dfa_update_september_10.html admin 2025-09-10T21:45:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/board_shares_new_offer_with_dfa__reaffirms_commitment_to_resolving_labour_disruption.html Board shares new offer with DFA, reaffirms commitment to resolving labour disruption Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/10/board_shares_new_offer_with_dfa__reaffirms_commitment_to_resolving_labour_disruption.html Admin 2025-09-10T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_10_12.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_10_12.html Admin 2025-09-09T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/dfa_bargaining_update___september_9.html The Dalhousie Board of Governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) met this afternoon to resume discussions. At 4 p.m., the Conciliator ended the conciliation session. At this time, the parties have no further conciliation dates scheduled. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/09/dfa_bargaining_update___september_9.html Admin 2025-09-09T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/08/joint_statement__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dalhousie_faculty_association.html The Dalhousie Board of Governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) met this morning to resume discussions. As of 11:00 pm, the Conciliator has directed both parties to return to the table at 1pm, Tuesday Sept. 9. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/08/joint_statement__dalhousie_board_of_governors_and_dalhousie_faculty_association.html Admin 2025-09-08T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/05/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_5_9__2025.html A schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/05/events_and_programs_available_on_campus___september_5_9__2025.html Admin 2025-09-05T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/september_4____dal_board_welcomes_conciliation_opportunity_with_dfa__offers_to_meet_earlier.html Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:45:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/september_4____dal_board_welcomes_conciliation_opportunity_with_dfa__offers_to_meet_earlier.html admin 2025-09-04T15:45:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/student_update_on_labour_disruption__fall_term_dates___programming.html Update on labour disruption, fall term dates & programming. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/09/04/student_update_on_labour_disruption__fall_term_dates___programming.html Admin 2025-09-04T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/31/student_update_on_labour_disruption_and_start_of_fall_term.html An update for students on the fall term and the ongoing labour disruption at pilipiliÂþ»­. At this time, most courses will not proceed as planned when the term starts on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/31/student_update_on_labour_disruption_and_start_of_fall_term.html Admin 2025-08-31T20:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/28/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_28____dfa_declines_interest_arbitration.html Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:40:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/28/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_28____dfa_declines_interest_arbitration.html admin 2025-08-28T20:40:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/27/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_27__2025.html Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/27/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_27__2025.html admin 2025-08-27T18:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_students__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout.html The University has initiated a lockout for Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) members, effective 9:30 a.m. today. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:45:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_students__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout.html admin 2025-08-20T12:45:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout_.html The University has initiated a lockout for Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) members, effective as of 9.30 a.m. today. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:30:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/20/message_to_faculty_and_staff__august_20___confirmation_of_dfa_lockout_.html admin 2025-08-20T12:30:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_faculty_and_staff___august_18__2025.html Message from President Brooks, writing to share that the University has filed a notice of intent to lock out members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20 unless a tentative collective agreement is reached before then. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_faculty_and_staff___august_18__2025.html admin 2025-08-18T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_students___august_18__2025.html The University has filed a notice of intent to lock out members of the DFA at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, unless a tentative collective agreement is reached before then. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/18/message_to_students___august_18__2025.html admin 2025-08-18T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/11/letter_from_president_kim_brooks_to_the_dfa.html Letter from Dalhousie President Kim Brooks to the DFA President regarding negotiations on August 11 and sharing the Board's offer. Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/11/letter_from_president_kim_brooks_to_the_dfa.html admin 2025-08-11T15:00:00Z /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/07/talks_with_dfa___august_11.html Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT /dept/hr/labour-relations/updates/2025/08/07/talks_with_dfa___august_11.html admin 2025-08-07T14:30:00Z