Dear Members, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to update you on the recent developments concerning our negotiations with Aramark. On January 8th, your Union’s Bargaining Committee met with Aramark, supported by a Conciliator from the…
Queen’s has announced raises of 4.25% or 4.75% to its Managerial & Professional Group of employees (grades 10-14), while several thousand Staff who make the university function are forced to suffer layoffs, workload issues, non-renewal term appointments, and continue to…
Did you miss the exciting announcement on April 4th? Check out what you missed if you were unable to attend. RECAP: Unity Council hosted a public Assembly for all employee groups on campus. Speakers discussed issues such as the University’s…
MEDIA ADVISORY For immediate release Unions at Queen’s University to make major announcement on April 4 Kingston, ON. – Assembly April 4, 2024 (11:45am – 1:00pm) Unity Council at Queen’s University Leaders of several unions representing almost 5,000 employees of…
APRIL 4, 2024 at 12noon. Attend this event to hear an exciting announcement. We, the workers of Queen’s University and Aramark, are united in our desire to build and maintain a world-class public University. We all come to work every…
It’s time to remind the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership at Queen’s University that workers are the backbone of this institution and as such, we demand fair compensation for the labour we provide in service of the Employer. Send…
Check out what you missed if you were unable to attend. Queen’s University workers call for wage adjustments following Bill 124 decision The Kingstonist: Queen’s unions call for wage increases after Bill 124 struck down …
Unity Council held a RALLY for Fair Compensation on June 20th at the Agnes Benidickson Field on main campus with hundreds of staff and faculty in attendance. The Rally was to demand Queen’s University renegotiate our wage increases, and employees from…
RESPONSE LETTER from QUEEN’S to WORKERS SENT VIA EMAIL to Unity Council Delegates on June 20, 2023 at 10:03am Click here to view the PDF version “Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your June 16 letter. Consistent with previous communications to…
OPEN LETTER Kingston, ON. – Unity Council at Queen’s University Click here to view the PDF version June 16, 2023 Demanding Fair Compensation for Workers Dear Vice-Principal Donna Janiec and Interim Provost Teri Shearer: Unity Council is writing you today…