Jun 4, 2010: Bargaining Unit Update

After our March 31 vote, the USW asked Queen's to provide information that we required in order to assess and understand the university's stance on bargaining unit issues.  Queen's agreed to provide some of this information by May 12, and more information by May 26. The USW and Queen's therefore agreed to put off the Labour Board hearing dates that had been scheduled for early May. 

We are pleased to report that Queen's did provide significant information to the USW on May 26.  We are currently reviewing that material and we are optimistic that it will help us move forward toward a unit determination so that remaining relevant ballots can be counted.  But this process will still take time due to the complexity and number of issues outstanding.In the meantime, let's keep our focus on fairness, a genuine voice in the issues that affect us, consistent policies, job security, pensions and a better way to resolve complaints.  By keeping our focus on the issues, when the appropriate unit is settled, we will be ready for real bargaining - for a real change at Queen's.