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Reply to McGill’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism
Dear Principal Fortier, We read, with great interest, the Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism you presented on September 30th. We had responded to your initial announcement with hope, anticipation and – it is not too strong a word –…
Open Letter to the McGill Administration
Dear Principal Fortier et al, We have some questions regarding ramping up and bringing Faculty members, staff and students back on campus. Considering the following; – The second wave is here with a vengeance, over 750 new cases today (28/09/20).…
In Support of statement by the McGill Black Faculty Caucus
The following letter was sent to Principal Suzanne Fortier, in support of the statement of the McGill Black Faculty Caucus
Statement on the James McGill statue
Dear members, At the Union Council meeting of August 26th, a motion was passed in support of our black and indigenous brothers and sisters in their call for the removal of the James McGill statue. As part of this motion,…
Statement on the Police Murder of George Floyd
Dear MUNACA Members, I write to you today regarding what is happening in the United States. On May 25th a Black man was murdered by police officers in Minneapolis. George Floyd was killed for apparently trying to purchase groceries with…
Annual General Meeting 2020
Dear Members of MUNACA, We hope you are safe and doing well under the circumstances. We are writing to you today to inform you about some changes to our Annual General Meeting date. According to our bylaws, the Annual General…
Letter to Provost Manfredi and VP Beauchamps – re: COVID-19
Dear Provost Manfredi and VP Beauchamps, On behalf of the undersigned Unions and Associations representing roughly 10,000 non-academic staff, we have the following recommendations for improving labour relations and dealing effectively with the Coronavirus that is having a serious impact…
COVID-19 BULLETIN #2
Dear Members, We recognise that these are very trying and stressful times. We also realise that the COVID-19 crisis is new to all and it is difficult to manage. There are many things to consider and many challenges to face,…
ARTICLE 19 CLOSING OF THE UNIVERSITY
Dear MUNACA Colleagues, I invite you to review Article 19 in the collective agreement: ARTICLE 19 CLOSING OF THE UNIVERSITY 19.01 If, as a result of circumstances beyond its control, the University decides to authorise the majority of employees to…
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