Dear Members,

Several days ago the MUNACA Executive received the Administration's offer of 3 days' vacation, for the year 2013 only, in exchange for a salary freeze. We were told we had until the end of April to respond. We had intended to take this offer to the Board of Representatives, just as we did for the initial request to open the collective agreement. But now that McGill has resorted to the reprehensible behaviour of trying to negotiate in public we are going to reject this offer outright.

To be clear, 3 days is equivalent to an additional 1.2% of salary, yet the Administration is asking us to permanently give up 3% (1.5% cost of living increase plus 1.5% step increase for those not at their max).

This is an insulting offer.

The Executive Board

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Dear Members,

With the help of the Quebec Pay Equity Commission's appointed conciliator, we have reached a much delayed agreement with the university. The agreement will see more female dominated positions receive compensation than the original plan. As well, some female dominated positions that were adjusted with the old plan will receive an additional adjustment. These members will receive Pay Equity adjustments to their salaries retroactive to 2001. As part of the agreement, the University has committed to pay the adjustments within 12 months. This was a very long and drawn out battle and we are very relieved to have finally resolved and signed the agreement.

Due to the complexity of Pay Equity, an information session will be held for MUNACA members to have the agreement explained, with the ability to ask questions. A notice will be sent within a week to announce this session. As well, smaller meetings in specific areas on both campuses will be held to ensure all members understand the Pay Equity Agreement and how it will affect them.

The Executive Board