This is the dedicated section of the Saint Mary's University website for updates on labour relations between the university and its bargaining units.
Saint Mary's University provides an excellent environment for research, teaching and learning, and working for our faculty, students and staff. The university administration understands that faculty and staff are critical pillars of the university and vital to our mission and ability to create, share, and disseminate knowledge to the world.
Saint Mary's is committed to providing competitive terms and compensation for faculty and staff while ensuring the institution's sustainability. The university administration respects the collective bargaining process and is committed to coming to timely agreements.
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Friday, April 25, 2025
The University is actively bargaining with CUPE 3912, Part-Time Faculty, and CUPE 3912, Teaching Assistants, respectively, and is making progress at both bargaining tables given the current financial context facing Saint Mary’s University and other universities.