Bargaining Updates
In May, the post-doc bargaining committee submitted to McGill its proposal of monetary issues, which included a salary increase. McGill countered the offer in July. Our next meeting with McGill will be around the end of September.

For research assistants and associates, the first bargaining session with McGill is scheduled for September 9. We will soon organize a meeting with AMURE members to obtain approval for the non-monetary proposal the bargaining committee plans to submit to McGill.

AMURE Tip of the Month
A reminder to AMURE members that all employees are entitled to a work environment free from harassment, threats, coercion, or discrimination on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, civil status, age, religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, social condition, or disability. Psychological harassment can be in the form of repeated and hostile or unwanted conduct, verbal comments, actions, or gestures that affect dignity or psychological or physical integrity. Sexual harassment refers to any unwanted or imposed sexual advance, be it written, verbal, iconographic, or through body language. If you have experienced harassment at McGill University in any form or have any questions, please contact us to ensure your rights are protected. You can also refer to the collective agreement, McGill’s policies on sexual violence and harassment and discrimination, McGill’s Office for Mediation and Reporting, and the CNESST website for more information regarding your rights on this matter.

Petition to Save McGill’s Conservatory
In response to McGill’s decision to shut down the music Conservatory program, the MCLIU union has launched a “Stand with Music” campaign to save the Conservatory. The program, which has been running since 1904 for almost 118 years, provides training to young students from all across the Greater Montreal area. The Conservatory’s program is scheduled to no longer exist by the end of this summer. The MCLIU has launched a petition calling on McGill University to reverse their decision and maintain the Conservatory’s music program. You can support this cause by signing their petition.

Bargaining Updates
The post-doc bargaining committee met with McGill on May 24 and 26 and submitted its proposal of monetary issues, which includes a salary increase. McGill requested a 4-week period to consider the proposal. The next meeting is expected to take place in early July.

For research assistants and associates, we are scheduling bargaining sessions with McGill. Before our first session with McGill, we will meet with AMURE members to obtain approval regarding the non-monetary proposal the bargaining committee plans to submit to McGill.

Vacation Time
A reminder to all non-casual AMURE members that your annual paid vacation amount reset on June 1^st. The amount of paid vacation you are entitled to increases with the number of years you have worked at McGill. If you have been in continuous service at McGill for less than a year, you are entitled to one quarter of a week (1.25 days) for each complete month of service as of May 31^st. This increases to 3 weeks, 4, weeks, and 5 weeks of annual paid vacation once you have been in continuous service for 1 year, 3 years, and 7 years as of May 31^st, respectively.

AMURE Tip of the Month
Any injury sustained while at work or on McGill premises is recognized as a work-related accident and is eligible for compensation. For example, a fall injury is covered if it occurred at McGill, even if not where you usually perform your tasks. This insurance covers loss of salary if you need time off work, as well as compensation if the injury is permanent. You can refer to the collective agreement and the CNESST website for more information on your rights regarding work-related accidents. Please contact us as soon as possible in the event you sustain an injury while on McGill premises.

Preferential Insurance Rates for AMURE members
A reminder that AMURE members have access to exclusive group rates for home and auto insurance rates with The Personal. You can find more information about this and other benefits available to AMURE members on our website.

General Assembly
Thank you to all AMURE members who attended the general assembly on March 29^th. Members can refer to the minutes of the assembly on our website. You can also learn more about the elected executive and board members on our website. Of note, executive positions for the research and member education coordinator and the steward network coordinator remain vacant. AMURE members interested in these positions can contact Sean Cory at sean.cory@aerum-amure.ca.

Bargaining Updates
Bargaining for post-docs continues to advance. AMURE has 2 upcoming meetings with McGill on May 24 and May 26, during which the AMURE post-doc bargaining committee hopes to submit its proposal of monetary issues to McGill.

The bargaining team for research assistants and research associates is meeting on May 20 to finalize the non-monetary proposal that AMURE will submit to McGill. This will be followed by a meeting with all research assistants and associates to vote on the proposal. Please stay tuned for an invitation to that meeting. 

MUNACA Strike
The collective agreement of the McGill University’s Non-Academic Certified Association (MUNACA) expired in November 2018, and the union and McGill have yet to agree on a new one. Most recently, MUNACA members voted to go on strike on April 20 and 21. The strike was a result of McGill’s proposal to drastically reduce the maximum salary of MUNACA members, as well as reduce their annual step increases. You can read more about the strike and the reasons behind it on MUNACA’s website and in an article published by the McGill Tribune. 

AMURE Tip of the Month
Are you feeling unwell and unable to go into work? Quebec law guarantees you a minimum of 2 sick days per year. However, there is no maximum number of sick days stipulated in our collective agreement, and it’s up to your supervisor to grant them when needed. You should also know that short-term disability kicks in for regular (non-casual) employees after 2 consecutive days off due to illness. Short-term disability can also be used after several non-consecutive days off due to the same condition, for example if you suffer from sporadic migraines. To receive this benefit, you need to have a physician complete a statement of disability. Please don’t hesitate to contact us any time you’re facing uncertainty when it comes to sick leave. 

PSAC’s 2022 Scholarship Program Now Open
The application process for the 2022 PSAC Scholarship Program is now open, with a deadline of June 24, 2022. Learn more here. 

Meet your fellow AMURE members
Tired of all the Zooming and hoping to socialize in person? Stay tuned for upcoming union events (summer barbeque anyone?). 

Dear Members, AMURE’s Annual General Meeting is March 29th at 5:30pm over zoom.

The agenda is as follows:

1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Adoption of Minutes from last general assembly (July 3rd, 2019)
4. AMURE Updates
5. Budget presentations
   1. 2019-2021 report
   2. 2022 proposed budget
6. Resolutions
   1. 2022-G1 – Divestment (LINK)
   2. 2022-G2 – Bylaw Updates, Remuneration and pay equity for AMURE executives. (LINK)
7. Election of Executive (To see descriptions of the positions, please view the bylaws)
   1. President
   2. Grievances Coordinator
   3. Treasurer
   4. Member Communication Coordinator
   5. Mobilization and Outreach Coordinator
   6. Research and Member Education Coordinator
   7. Steward Network Coordinator
8. Election of Board Members (12 board members)
9. Election of auditors (2)
10. Adjournment

Meeting Documents (see below):

• MINUTES OF LAST ASSEMBLY / PROCES-VERBAL DE LA DERNIERE ASSEMBLE
• BUDGET REPORT/RAPORT 2019-2021 and BUDGET 2022
• RESOLUTION 2022-G1 – Divestment / Désinvestissement
• RESOLUTION 2022-G2 – Bylaw updates (Remuneration and pay equity for AMURE executives)