AUNBT is concerned about the academic freedom of colleagues teaching at the Maritime College of Forest Technology in Fredericton. Wildlife biologist Rod Cumberland was fired from his teaching position at MCFT on June 20, as reported by the CBC on
CAUT condemns dismissals at Maritime College of Forest Technology
CAUT Press Release (Ottawa – July 5, 2019) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is raising concerns about academic freedom at the Maritime College of Forest Technology in New Brunswick following the recent dismissal of two teachers. Wildlife biologist
Canadian Developments Around the Use of Student Opinion Surveys
Colleagues: There have been some recent developments in Canada with respect to the use of Student Opinion Surveys that should be of interest to members. We have prepared a report on the Kaplan arbitration decision, the OCUFA report, and the
Elections for AUNBT Executive: First Call for Nominations
ELECTIONS FOR AUNBT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1st CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are hereby solicited for the following eighteen AUNBT executive positions. Office of President. Ten positions as members-at-large on the Executive Committee from Group 1 (full time) employees working at or out of the Frederictoncampus.
FT Membership Vote Today and Tomorrow: proposed changes in life insurance
The vote on the University’s proposed changes to the life insurance benefit takes place on February 14 and February 15: Fredericton: (IUC Science Library, Room 112) 9am-4pm Saint John: (Hazen Hall, Room 7A) 9am-4pm Moncton: (55 Lutz Street, Room 134) 9am-4pm
Request for Feedback on Presidential Search
Dear AUNBT member: Over the last several weeks, AUNBT has received correspondence from members raising concerns about the processes that were recently followed for the selection of the incoming UNB President. While that process is now complete, we feel that it is
FT Membership Vote: proposed changes in life insurance
Dear AUNBT member: As you recall from our earlier messages on November 19 and January 7, the University is considering a significant change in the life insurance component of the fringe benefits plan for various employee groups, including the AUNBT full-time group. Article 35.04
FT members: Arbitration re 32F Parental Leave
An arbitral award recently upheld an AUNBT Policy Grievance, as well as two grievances from individual members related to Article 32F–Parental Leave under the Full-Time (Group 1) Collective Agreement. Article 32F.03 of the Collective Agreement states that the Employer (UNB) will
AUNBT Comments on Presidential Search
Dear AUNBT member: Members have expressed concerns regarding the presidential search process as described in the January 8 message from the Joint Nominating Committee (JNC) and have asked AUNBT to comment. Privacy concerns of any candidate recommended by the Joint
UNB HR responses to life insurance
Dear AUNBT member: This is a reminder that the University is considering a significant change in the life insurance component of the fringe benefits plan for various employee groups, including the AUNBT full-time group. The proposed changes in the life