Halifax (1,120 part-time academics, teaching assistants) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3912
Renewal agreement: Effective Sept. 1, 2016, to Aug. 31, 2020. Signed on March 23, 2018.
Vacations with pay: 6% (previously 5%) on each paycheque.
Seniority - recall rights: 4 academic years.
Probationary period: For part-time academics: 9 credit-hours taught, extending over at least 2 academic years. 50 hours of work for all other persons in bargaining unit
Discipline: Sunset clause is 24 months.
Sample rates of stipend pay (current, after increase):
Part-time academics
Starting stipend: $9,908 rising 3 steps to $10,464
Stipend after 8 half-credit courses: $11,412 rising 3 steps to $11,984
Stipend after 20 half-credit courses: $12,117 rising 3 steps to $12,722
Teaching assistant (TA45): $1,035 rising 3 steps to $1,098
Teaching assistant (TA65): $1,495 rising 3 steps to $1,587
Teaching assistant (TA90): $2,070 rising 3 steps to $2,197
Teaching assistant (TA110): $2,530 rising 3 steps to $2,685
Teaching assistant (TA130): $2,990 rising 3 steps to $3,173
Teaching assistant (TA110): $2,530 rising 3 steps to $2,685
Teaching assistant (TA180): $4,140 rising 3 steps to $4,394
Teaching assistant (TA260): $5,980 rising 3 steps to $6,347
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after increase):
Nursing: $33.90 rising 3 steps to $35.45
Dental hygiene: $37.90 rising 3 steps to $39.64
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy: $42.71 rising 3 steps to $44.66
Music and theatre: $62.34 rising 3 steps to $65.19
Markers and demonstrators: $15.65 rising 3 steps to $16.61
Teaching assistant: $23 rising 3 steps to $24.41
Editor’s notes: Cancellations: If part-time academic course is cancelled after offer of employment has been made by employer — and accepted by applicant — applicant will be paid stipend of $150, or $250 if cancellation occurs within 2 weeks prior to start of classes, during fall or winter terms only. Professional development: For part-time academic faculty members, employer will provide fund, maximum $5,000 per academic year (previously $3,000 per academic year) with awards, maximum $500 (previously $300) per part-time academics.
Vacations with pay: 6% (previously 5%) on each paycheque.
Seniority - recall rights: 4 academic years.
Probationary period: For part-time academics: 9 credit-hours taught, extending over at least 2 academic years. 50 hours of work for all other persons in bargaining unit
Discipline: Sunset clause is 24 months.
Sample rates of stipend pay (current, after increase):
Part-time academics
Starting stipend: $9,908 rising 3 steps to $10,464
Stipend after 8 half-credit courses: $11,412 rising 3 steps to $11,984
Stipend after 20 half-credit courses: $12,117 rising 3 steps to $12,722
Teaching assistant (TA45): $1,035 rising 3 steps to $1,098
Teaching assistant (TA65): $1,495 rising 3 steps to $1,587
Teaching assistant (TA90): $2,070 rising 3 steps to $2,197
Teaching assistant (TA110): $2,530 rising 3 steps to $2,685
Teaching assistant (TA130): $2,990 rising 3 steps to $3,173
Teaching assistant (TA110): $2,530 rising 3 steps to $2,685
Teaching assistant (TA180): $4,140 rising 3 steps to $4,394
Teaching assistant (TA260): $5,980 rising 3 steps to $6,347
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after increase):
Nursing: $33.90 rising 3 steps to $35.45
Dental hygiene: $37.90 rising 3 steps to $39.64
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy: $42.71 rising 3 steps to $44.66
Music and theatre: $62.34 rising 3 steps to $65.19
Markers and demonstrators: $15.65 rising 3 steps to $16.61
Teaching assistant: $23 rising 3 steps to $24.41
Editor’s notes: Cancellations: If part-time academic course is cancelled after offer of employment has been made by employer — and accepted by applicant — applicant will be paid stipend of $150, or $250 if cancellation occurs within 2 weeks prior to start of classes, during fall or winter terms only. Professional development: For part-time academic faculty members, employer will provide fund, maximum $5,000 per academic year (previously $3,000 per academic year) with awards, maximum $500 (previously $300) per part-time academics.
