The negotiating committee reached a tentative agreement with Saint Mary’s University and members have already started voting. The agreement includes a wage adjustment and regular increases; increase from 3 to 5 years for (re)appointment; a reduction of stipend steps; and increased vacation pay. A separate email has gone out to SMU members with details about information sessions being held tomorrow, links to the ratification package, and a voting link.
We’re holding three information sessions about the tentative agreement tomorrow.
- 9AM check in online
- 12pm (noon) in-person at the SMU Picket Line with Neil and Howard
- 6 PM check in online
The ratification vote is open to all CUPE 3912 PT Faculty members who have had a contract at SMU between Fall 2022 and Fall 2025. If you are eligible to vote and have not received a ballot to your SMU address please contact voting@cupe3912.ca.