

{"id":5535,"date":"2021-01-19T19:50:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T00:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/?page_id=5535"},"modified":"2024-11-09T22:01:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T03:01:51","slug":"collective-agreement-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/collective-agreement-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Collective Agreement FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>CUPFA Collective Agreement &#8211; FAQ<br \/>\n<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/collective-agreement\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cupfa.org\/collective-agreement\/<\/span> <\/a><br \/>\n<b> <i>For further assistance<\/i> <\/b> <b> <i>:<\/i> <\/b> <a href=\"mailto:info@cupfa.org\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@cupfa.org<\/span> <\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abbreviations:<br \/>\n<\/span> <\/i> <b>CA =<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUPFA<\/span> <b>C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ollective<\/span> <b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greement;<\/span><br \/>\n<b>LOAs<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span> <b>L<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etters<\/span> <b>o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">f<\/span> <b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greement that officially modify the CA<br \/>\n<\/span> <b>FRIS<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">=<\/span> <b>F<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aculty<\/span> <b>R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esource<\/span> <b>I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nformation<\/span> <b>S<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ystem (online postings, applications, contracts);<br \/>\n<\/span> <b>PTHC<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= department<\/span> <b>P<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">art<\/span> <b>T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ime<\/span> <b>H<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iring<\/span> <b>C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ommittee (applies CA to recommend course assignments) ;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. APPLYING FOR COURSES &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Course Postings And Application Deadlines<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i> How do I know what courses will be available next term?<br \/>\n<\/i> <i> When do I apply? <\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Course posting deadlines are important for your Department and for submitting your Application to Teach. See course posting &#038; application deadlines in CA Articles 10.08 &#038; 10.10, also posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/collective-agreement\/\">www.cupfa.org<\/a>.<br \/>\nMembers will be notified in the case of very rare exceptions to the following official dates:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 92px; border-spacing: 0px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 37.8%; height: 23px; padding: 6px;\">Semester<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 28%; height: 23px; padding: 6px;\">Course Postings<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 34.2%; height: 23px; padding: 6px;\">Application Deadlines<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 37.8%;\"><b>Spring\/Summer<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 28%;\"><b>February 18<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 34.2%;\"><b>March 10, 6 pm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 37.8%;\"><b>Fall, Fall\/Winter<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 28%;\"><b>May 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 34.2%;\"><b>May 20, 6 pm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 37.8%;\"><b>Winter<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 28%;\"><b>October 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; padding: 6px; width: 34.2%;\"><b>October\u00a0 20, 6 pm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>How do I apply for courses that are posted?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the <\/span><b>(online) FRIS Part-time Teaching Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>submit it <\/b><b><i>before<\/i><\/b><b> the deadline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid last-minute technical delays. Keep your <\/span><b>automatic email confirmation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for all courses you are qualified to teach, include an <\/span><b>updated CV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (updated annually), and <\/span><b>justify<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how your qualifications meet the posted course requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please review this <\/span><b>2020 video tutorial on HOW TO USE FRIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 500px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-5535-1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/FRIS_2020_Training.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/FRIS_2020_Training.mp4\">https:\/\/cupfa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/FRIS_2020_Training.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants can no longer be required to submit course outlines, but when applying for a new course or for any course you have not already taught three (3) times, be sure to add additional information clearly demonstrating your <\/span><b>qualifications to teach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that course to your CV and cover letter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may choose to include <\/span><b>course evaluations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your application, but only the Chair of a Department where you have previously taught has access to your evaluations for that specific Department. Evaluations are not automatically available to other departments university-wide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Claybourne_S.pdf\"><b>s<\/b><b>ample application<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (link) with cover letter and CV supporting specific courses and clearly informing Department Part-Time Hiring Committees (PTHC) about how the applicant meets the posted qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Do I apply for all courses that become posted\u00a0<\/i><i>or just the ones I have taught or especially want?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying for all postings you are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eligible for<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualified to teach<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in any Department will maximize your opportunity for course assignments. Any course you list may be assigned to you, but after a posting period the PT Hiring Committee (PTHC) cannot allocate you a course you have not listed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to <\/span><b>complete the FRIS Application to Teach carefully<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, (e.g. number of courses you would like to teach; specific course sections and section numbers; courses you have taught or are already teaching in the current academic year; all Departments in which you are applying; etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>academic year <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">starts in May with the summer semester followed by fall &#038; winter semesters ending in April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses cannot always be assigned by order of your preference as Departments must fill specific needs and follow Collective Agreement seniority guidelines. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Will I get all the courses I applied for?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The number of courses you receive will be based on your university-wide seniority, qualifications, course availability, etc. as per CA Article 10.<strong> Credit limits by seniority<\/strong> will determine how many posted courses you are entitled to teach. If you have 90 or more seniority credits, you are entitled to a yearly maximum of 18 academic credits (six courses). Between 24 and 89.99 credits, you are entitled to a yearly maximum of 12 academic credits of teaching (four courses); and if you are a new hire or have fewer than 24 credits of seniority, you can be assigned a maximum of 9 academic credits of coursework per year (three courses).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Who decides course allocations?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Department\u2019s Part-time Hiring Committee allocates courses, after which the Chair of PTHC (Department Chair) sends a recommendation to your Dean. The final decision to issue a teaching contract is made by your Dean\u2019s office. In legal terms, the employer is always \u201cConcordia University\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What is the Part-time Hiring Committee (PTHC)?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PTHC is a parity committee (CA Article 10), e.g. 2 Part-time faculty members, 2 Full-time members, and the Department Chair. The PTHC meets after the application deadline to evaluate, assess, and distribute part-time courses that have been posted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PTHC cannot distribute or allocate courses to graduate students, adjuncts, full-time faculty, LTA\u2019s, or visiting scholars. Individuals classified as graduate students or Adjunct members are not permitted to apply for courses and must not fill out an online Application to Teach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>How do I know if courses were distributed properly\u00a0<\/i><i>according to the CUPFA Collective Agreement?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your CUPFA representatives on the PTHC how courses were allocated. All CUPFA PTHC representatives are trained on the Collective Agreement and usually apply it correctly. If you believe the Collective Agreement was not followed, contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What do I do if I feel I have not been treated fairly by the\u00a0<\/i><i>Part-time Hiring Committee and not given the courses I should have been?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, inform yourself about the facts by reviewing the situation with your CUPFA PTHC reps. If you are still uncertain, schedule a <\/span><b>Grievance Clinic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appointment to verify the situation; if there has been an abrogation of the Collective Agreement a grievance can be filed on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>How will I know why the Part-time Hiring Committee\u00a0<\/i><i>refused to assign me a course?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for a <\/span><b>written statement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Department Chair\/Unit Head explaining why you have not been assigned the courses you applied for; contact CUPFA if you do not receive a timely response. You are entitled to this information and a written statement will facilitate the preparation of a grievance if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>How are part-time contracts signed?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You MUST <\/span><b>\u201csign\u201d your contracts online on FRIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before the deadlines noted in the CA: <\/span><b>by April 15 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for Spring\/summer courses, by <\/span><b>June 25 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for Fall and Fall\/Winter courses, and by <\/span><b>November 25 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for Winter courses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses are sometimes allocated late, especially if new or extra sections of courses are added at the last minute. <\/span><b>Article 10.19 (Waiting List)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applies here &#8211; there is no posting process for courses added outside posting deadlines but you must \u201csign\u201d these contracts on FRIS as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What happens if I do not sign my contracts on time?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not sign your contract by the specified deadline your Dean has the right to <\/span><b>cancel your contract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and CUPFA cannot oppose this decision. There are exceptions for new course allocations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What happens if our employer does not post courses by the deadlines\u00a0<\/i><i>or if they have not prepared contracts on time?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. CANCELLING A CLASS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What if I have to cancel a class at the last minute\u00a0due to an emergency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CA &#8211; Preamble Article 14):<\/span><\/i> <b>Email your Department Chair and Department administrator as soon as possible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If there is time, the Department may hire a substitute, the CA allows for paid substitution. <\/span><b>Only your Chair can authorize a substitute lecturer; faculty have no authority to hire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If no replacement can be found, the Department will attempt to inform your students of the cancellation. If possible, notify your students of the cancellation through email or Moodle announcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Chair must be informed of the reason for the cancellation. Your department will help you set up a venue for a make-up class. <i>* See the University\u2019s <a href=\"\/documents\/Protocol%20for%20Instructor%20Absences%20October%202023.pdf\">most recent Absence Protocol<\/a>.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE:\u00a0 If for medical reasons (e.g. illness or an accident) you need to be on leave for a course (or part of your course), fill out the <\/span><b>short-term disability forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Human Resources. You are entitled to 100% of your salary for the first month, and 85% of your salary for the remaining part of your teaching contract(s). Short-term disability insurance is available to you once you have signed a teaching contract; contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:benefits@concordia.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Human Resources and download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Package-Standard-PM-STD-E.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">short-term disability form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the CUPFA website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Can I cancel a class for religious reasons?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain religious holidays are available as part of the \u201cduty to accommodate\u201d in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Follow the protocol for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">class cancellations<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> described above &#8211; inform your Chair of your intention to cancel well ahead of time and follow the guidelines above for substitution arrangements and make-up classes. Other Statutory holidays are indicated in the Labour Code and\/or form part of University policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. COURSE CANCELLATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Can a course be cancelled after I sign my contract?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See CA Appendix C<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A course can be cancelled by your Dean if enrolment is insufficient. Enrolment criteria vary among Departments\/Faculties. While you are entitled to an indemnity, certain rules apply. Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately if your course gets cancelled for any reason so we can verify the reasons and circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. COURSE EVALUATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What about course evaluations?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course evaluations are feedback tools; we currently have a generic evaluation for all part-time faculty members university-wide. Evaluations are formative in nature with clearer criteria to evaluate teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current Collective Agreement states the following about <\/span><b>evaluations and hiring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They cannot be used as a ground for refusing to allocate a part-time contract unless the Department Chair\/Unit Head has sufficiently notified a part-time faculty member of her\/his previous difficulties in teaching through official letters consistent with Article 11 and Article 12 of the Collective Agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2) If evaluations are used, they cannot be referenced without access to the evaluations of everyone else in a Department; the principle of equity applies, that is, using the same criteria for all faculty: if one person\u2019s evaluations are brought into discussion, then all evaluations have to be on the table;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(3) Evaluations can also only be used taking into consideration your track record. Everyone can have a difficult year or an unusual class. Normally, the last 5 years of course evaluations for members with 90 credits or more of seniority and the last 3 years of course evaluations for members with less than 90 credits of seniority are used to determine just how good your courses were.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>5. GRIEVANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What do I do if\u00a0<\/i><i>I have been discriminated against for any reason?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel you are being harassed or discriminated against by a colleague or a student, <\/span><b>please document all communications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remember that <\/span><b>your own communications and emails will also become part of the situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so avoid email replies, conversations etc. that could undermine your position. It is vital to remain professional and not participate in exacerbating the problem. Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What do I do if I\u2019m not clear about\u00a0<\/i><i>my rights or responsibilities concerning my job?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@cupfa.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@cupfa.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you think you are being asked to perform tasks beyond what is reasonable or expected in your job or according to your contract, or if you are not sure how far your responsibilities go, if your academic freedom is being compromised, etc. Article 4 and Article 9 in the Collective Agreement will help you clarify issues re: research ethics. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. HIRING DO\u2019S AND DON\u2019TS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>I was promised a course and\/or a new course to develop.\u00a0<\/i><i>I now seem to be ignored by my Chair. What do I do?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department budgets fall under the discretion of the Dean and the Provost\u2019s office rather than Department chairs. Offers and arrangements must be confirmed in writing for CUPFA to follow up on your behalf. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>How will the Chair know how qualified I am?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>courses you have taught <\/b><b><i>at least 3 times<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your qualifications to continue to teach these courses are considered self-evident (CA Article 10.15). For <\/span><b>new courses or courses you have not yet taught 3 times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is important that you establish your qualifications when you submit your FRIS Application to Teach. <\/span><b>Update the following:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your Professional Dossier located on FRIS; cover letter; CV; listing of awards and achievements; supportive letters from students; your best course evaluations; all other professional recognitions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What do I do if I have a hiring problem in my Department?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First <\/span><b>contact your CUPFA representative(s) on the PTHC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; they participate to defend your rights and the Collective Agreement. If you are not satisfied with the explanation you receive, contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without delay to respect the deadlines for filing grievances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>I am at a loss. I believe many in the Department\u00a0<\/i><i>are against me no matter what I do. What do I need to do now?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes are sometimes based on new academic priorities, curriculum changes, new directions established by the Quebec Ministry of Education, etc. Ensure that your seniority credits are accurate and <\/span><b>document your concerns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about events, teaching performance, etc. Bring as many documents as possible to a CUPFA Grievance Clinic for further discussion of your situation. Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Are there any repercussions if I grieve?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right to grieve without intimidation is ensured in the Quebec Labour Code (Article 15 of Code) and in our Collective Agreement (Article 12). Labour relations are complex, with some grievances based on interpretation of legal arguments. Grievances are confidential and need not be confrontational &#8211; we very often succeed in negotiating an agreement that satisfies both parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CUPFA appreciates all reports about member concerns as this improves our Association\u2019s professional strength and quality of service as follows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUPFA needs to ensure that a chronic pattern of such problems is not occurring. Coming forward is an important service to yourself and other members;<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To ensure this issue does not happen to any other faculty member, the Association works to stop negative labour practices that prejudice its members. Leaving negative practices unchallenged sets a precedent, which our employer may use in the future;<\/li>\n<li>Your grievance will help the Association negotiate clearer Articles, and\/or improve the Collective Agreement, best practices documents, etc. in the next round of negotiations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What do I need to file a grievance?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep a record of all details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; documents, meetings, email or paper correspondence, dates, course postings, course applications, course evaluations, recommendations, course outlines, etc. Documentation greatly improves your chances of winning your grievance. Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. OVERLOADS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What is an overload?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During an academic year a single 3-credit overload can be given to any CUPFA member when article 10 (10.18, 10.19, 10.20) does not produce a qualified candidate: members with 90+ seniority credits can teach 21 instead of the usual 18-credit maximum; members with 24-89 seniority credits can teach 15 credits instead of 12; members below 24 credits can teach 12 instead of the new 9-credit maximum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double overloads are now permitted under certain circumstances, so a member may now teach up to 6 credits over their usual limit without having to reduce their workload the following year to \u201caverage\u201d or balance this extra workload.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements to \u201caverage\u201d overloads and arrange \u201cemergency\u201d overloads are no longer in effect. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. SENIORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>When are seniority credits earned and calculated?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniority credits are officially calculated only once per year, in February. All seniority credits earned in that academic year will be included in your seniority &#8211; i.e. summer + fall + winter courses (in progress); remission work performed for the Association; gains resulting from a grievance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>How are seniority and remuneration calculated?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the diversity of course offerings and their values, it is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">course hours<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that determine how many seniority credits a course is worth and how much you should get paid. The Collective Agreement (Article 18 &#038; Article 8] has established proportional value to a range of courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Your vigilance is required to regularly verify anything involving the number of seniority credits, total hours, and remuneration posted or indicated on part-time contracts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>What if seniority value or course credits or salary are incorrect<\/i><i>\u00a0on the contract or on course postings?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, credits and remuneration indicated on a contract are not always accurate. Normally a 3-credit course is between 23.4 and 39 hours (remunerated at the rates indicated in Article 18). Hours beyond this upper amount means you are entitled to extra seniority credits and, in terms of salary, the extra proportional hourly rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you sign your contract &#8211; verify. Verify the accuracy of seniority credits and remuneration on your contract as well as on your paystub. If the seniority credits or salary are inaccurate, contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Are there any exceptions to the proportional hourly rates\u00a0<\/i><i>for salary and seniority credits?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few courses have a \u201ccontact hourly rate\u201d that is fixed for courses involving labs or production courses. As well, courses in the performing arts (Theatre, Music, Contemporary Dance) have special Appendices and Letters of Agreement (LOAs) involving the value of many of their courses. If you are confused or unsure, contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grievance@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grievance@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>How do I find out my seniority standing, and what if it\u2019s wrong?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fris.concordia.ca\/default.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FRIS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select \u201cPart Time Professors and Applicants\u201d. Scroll down to the links under \u201cRelevant Documentation\u201d to \u201c<\/span><b>CUPFA Seniority List<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d and other useful links to current course postings and instructions regarding applications, contract signing and pdf merging.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To correct an error or verify your work history, contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Sandi.chase-caron@concordia.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandi Chase Caron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and copy the Association: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@cupfa.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Please note that <\/span><b>it is the member\u2019s responsibility to ensure that individual classification and seniority information is correct<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. TRAINING ON THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Can I attend a training session on the Collective Agreement\u00a0<\/i><i>even if I am not a Department PT representative?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All part-time faculty representatives on Department Committees must attend an annual training session on the Collective Agreement. We encourage all members to join in and learn more about our Collective Agreement &#8211; contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@cupfa.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@cupfa.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are not a rep but are interested in attending a training session as an observer.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>CUPFA Collective Agreement &#8211; FAQ<br \/>\n<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/cupfa.org\/collective-agreement\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cupfa.org\/collective-agreement\/<\/span> <\/a><br \/>\n<b> <i>For further assistance<\/i> <\/b> <b...\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5535","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5535"}],"version-history":[{"count":81,"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7236,"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5535\/revisions\/7236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cupfa.org\/en_CA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}