Association of Academic Staff

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Association of Academic Staff The Association
is active in negotiating and administering the
contract agreements, monitoring and influencing
internal university governance and participating
in activities at both the federal and provincial
level which affect universities.
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Association of Academic Staff Since formal
establishment in 1950, the Association has
developed a positive relationship with the
Governors and the administrators of the
university, a relationship dedicated to resolving
problems, not battling issues. We share a common
goal to develop this University into a
preeminent research university, one in which
Albertans may find a sense of both benefit and
pride.
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• Association of Academic Staff
• Largest and most diverse (complex) association in
  Canada
• More than 4000 members (designated by Board of
  Governors). Chartered as a Corporation by the
  Universities Act and continued under the
  Post-secondary Learning Act.
• Academic Faculty
• APO Administrative and Professional Officers
• Librarians
• FSO Faculty Service Officers
• CAS(T) Contract Academic Staff
• TRAS Trust Research Academic Staff
• SOT Sessional and Other Temporary Staff

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• The purposes of the Association, as set out in
  its bylaws, are to
• Advance and protect the individual and
  collective interests of its members.
• Protect independence of thought and freedom of
  teaching and research.
• Provide an environment appropriate to the
  University and the enhancement of the quality of
  university education in Alberta.
• Act as the sole negotiating agent for members in
  establishing a collective agreement governing the
  terms and conditions of appointment.
• Act as the representative of members when there
  is a dispute between the member and the
  University with respect to the collective
  agreement.

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Association of Academic Staff Council 72
Members Executive 16 Directors
Officers 3 Officers Staff 5
Staff Executive Director / Business Manager /
Administrative Assistant / 3 Members Services
Officers (MSO)
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• Standing Committees
• Salary Committee
• Economic Benefits
• Equity
• Research and Scholarly Activity
• Teaching and Learning
• Members Advisory Committee (MAC)

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Academic Benefits Management Committee (Joint
committee with HRS colleagues to co-manage the
Benefit Plan) Alberta Health Care Supplementary
Health Care and Health Spending Account Dental
Care Long-term Disability Life Insurance (Basic
and Optional) Critical Illness Coverage Optional
Dependent Life Coverage Accidental Death
Coverage Pension Plan Professional Expense
Allowance Leaves (Medical / Vacation / Maternity
/ Parental) EFAP Child Care Benefit Tuition
Remission
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Members Services Officers (MSOs) (with the
support and policy development provided by the
MAC ) Provide confidential practical advice on
problems experienced by members regarding working
relationships with colleagues / supervisors /
university administration), interpretation of the
collective agreements, or any aspect of their
working environment at the university. -
Performance review / Merit incrementation. -
Tenure and Promotion - Leave provisions /
Vacation entitlements - Discipline -
Harassment / Bullying - Pension - Retirement

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Grievances These are the mechanism for
resolving differences between Association members
and University administration that cannot be
resolved through informal means. Such grievances
often involve legal representation by the
Association staff or by appointed legal
representatives. If a resolution is not reached,
then these grievances may proceed to a final (and
binding) arbitration.
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