Contact Information:
Jane Wodlinger (she, her)
Local 6361
Jane.Wodlinger@viu.ca
From the VIUFA Terms of Reference:
The Contract Negotiating Committee shall:
- develop contract proposals concerning salary and conditions of employment; and
- oversee negotiations with the representatives of Vancouver Island University.
Duties
The Chair of the Contract Negotiating Committee shall:
a) chair meetings of the Contract Negotiating Committee;
b) attend meetings of the appropriate FPSE Committee;
c) represent the VIUFA in other venues as directed by the VIUFA Membership;
d) chair the Bargaining Committee if one has been appointed by the Executive;
e) report on the activities of the committee(s) to the Executive and to general meetings as required; and
f) support drafting of VIUFA communications regarding activities of the position as needed.
Functions
● Report back to the VIUFA Executive and members (as required) about the activities and decisions of the FPSE Bargaining Coordination Committee;
● Represent the VIUFA in other venues and VIU committees as directed by the VIUFA Executive;
● Attend and report at Labour/Management meetings;
● Work with the VIUFA Labour Relations Advisor and Chief Personnel Steward on issues and cases related to Contract interpretation and enforcement;
● Draft Contract language, Letters of Understanding, Letters of Agreement, Practice Letters and hiring protocol;
● Educate VIUFA members about the Collective Agreement, particularly with reference to hiring practices;
● Attend Executive and General Membership Meetings;
● Represent VIUFA on other committees or at meetings as requested by the President and VIUFA Executive;
● Report at Executive meetings and the Annual General Meeting;
● Be a signing officer in relation to VIUFA’s operations; and
● Attend Table Officers’ meetings.