What is a union?
Unions are formed when large groups of workers agree to create an organization to represent them during contract negotiations, and then to make sure that contract is upheld by the employer.
What does a union do?
Unions negotiate on your behalf for better working conditions, pay, and benefits, and represent individuals and groups of members having issues in the workplace. Unions also advocate for entire fields of work, such as higher education, to the public, the government, and the legal system.
Do I have to be a member of UMFA?
All full-time members of the academic staff and all full-time librarians as described by the Labour Board certificate are members of the bargaining unit. They are covered by the terms of the Collective Agreement and required to pay dues to UMFA. Members of the bargaining unit can choose to join UMFA by signing a membership card. There is no additional cost in doing so. Membership in UMFA affords members the ability to participate in the governance of the Association, to elect colleagues to office or to be elected, to serve on committees, and to vote on proposals for collective bargaining. The vast majority of members of the bargaining unit are voting members of UMFA.
What is a Collective Agreement?
A Collective Agreement is a written contract between a union and the employer of the union’s membership. It covers the terms and conditions of employment for the membership, and is created through the collective bargaining process.
Does UMFA have a Collective Agreement?
Yes. View information on our current Collective Agreement here.
How does UMFA negotiate the Collective Agreement?
The Association membership approves the priorities for bargaining. The Board of Representatives determines the progress of bargaining within these priorities, and the Executive Council directs the bargaining team within the parameters defined by the membership and the Board of Representatives.
What do I have to do to join UMFA?
Members of the bargaining unit can choose to join UMFA by signing a membership card. There is no additional cost in doing so. Membership in UMFA affords members the ability to participate in the governance of the Association, to elect colleagues to office or to be elected, to serve on committees, and to vote on proposals for collective bargaining. The vast majority of members of the bargaining unit are voting members of UMFA.
What is a union?
Unions are formed when large groups of workers agree to create an organization to represent them during contract negotiations, and then to make sure that contract is upheld by the employer.
What does a union do?
Unions negotiate on your behalf for better working conditions, pay, and benefits, and represent individuals and groups of members having issues in the workplace. Unions also advocate for entire fields of work, such as higher education, to the public, the government, and the legal system.
Do I have to be a member of UMFA?
All full-time members of the academic staff and all full-time librarians as described by the Labour Board certificate are members of the bargaining unit. They are covered by the terms of the Collective Agreement and required to pay dues to UMFA. Members of the bargaining unit can choose to join UMFA by signing a membership card. There is no additional cost in doing so. Membership in UMFA affords members the ability to participate in the governance of the Association, to elect colleagues to office or to be elected, to serve on committees, and to vote on proposals for collective bargaining. The vast majority of members of the bargaining unit are voting members of UMFA.
What is a Collective Agreement?
A Collective Agreement is a written contract between a union and the employer of the union’s membership. It covers the terms and conditions of employment for the membership, and is created through the collective bargaining process.
Does UMFA have a Collective Agreement?
Yes. View information on our current Collective Agreement here.
How does UMFA negotiate the Collective Agreement?
The Association membership approves the priorities for bargaining. The Board of Representatives determines the progress of bargaining within these priorities, and the Executive Council directs the bargaining team within the parameters defined by the membership and the Board of Representatives.
What do I have to do to join UMFA?
Members of the bargaining unit can choose to join UMFA by signing a membership card. There is no additional cost in doing so. Membership in UMFA affords members the ability to participate in the governance of the Association, to elect colleagues to office or to be elected, to serve on committees, and to vote on proposals for collective bargaining. The vast majority of members of the bargaining unit are voting members of UMFA.