Collective Bargaining 2026-27

KUCFA Collective Bargaining Committee (CBC) members: Marcie Penner (Chair, Chief Negotiator), Derek Silva (Vice Chair), Stephanie Bangarth, Lesley Bikos, Hui Feng, Lynne Jackson (Past Chair), Kristin Lozanski, Adian McFarlane, Ben Muller, Renfang Tian, Emma Swiatek

Where are we in the bargaining process?

·       We are in a bargaining year; bargaining will begin in the Winter term

·       Currently we are in the pre-bargaining consultation phase

·       We have a strong CBC with relevant expertise and experience

What has the CBC done to prepare for bargaining?

·       Chair and Vice Chair participated in CAUT’s Organizing 101 workshop (Jan 19 – Feb 9)

·       Chair and Vice Chair participated in CAUT’s Collective Bargaining workshop and simulation (Feb 23 - 27)

·       Launched workload survey (May 2026)

·       Formed mobilization team to support bargaining

·       CBC and mobilization team participated in OCUFA’s Countdown to Strong training in London (June 10)

·       Chair and Vice Chair participated in OCUFA CBC meetings (ongoing)

·       Presented workload survey results at KUCFA general meeting (Sept 16th)

What can we all do to prepare for bargaining?

·       Check out our NEW WEBSITE www.kucfa.com!                                                                                

·       Review the current Collective Agreement with an eye to what you want maintained, added, strengthened, or removed

·       Complete the 3 x 3 bargaining survey - available now! Check your email for an invitation from CBC Chair KUCFA. The survey consists of just three open-ended questions to inform the elements included in the comprehensive bargaining survey

·       Provide a non-UWO email to KUCFA to ensure communication throughout the bargaining process (please send to chair@kucfa.com or cbc@kucfa.com) 

·       Complete the upcoming comprehensive bargaining survey (available Nov 18th)

Why participate in the bargaining surveys? 

·       Bargaining priorities that we have all participated in crafting will better improve working conditions for us all

·       Full participation means that we will have the best possible picture of member priorities