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51³Ō¹Ļapp, MAFA approve extension of collective agreementĀ 

17 Dec 2021
Current agreement between university, faculty union will remain in place additional two yearsĀ 

SACKVILLE, NB — 51³Ō¹Ļapp and the 51³Ō¹Ļapp Faculty Association (MAFA) have agreed to extend the parties’ current collective agreements by two years.

The extension of the current collective agreements includes both full and part-time MAFA members, representing approximately 210 faculty members, librarians, instructors, and teachers. The extension will see the agreements continue in place until June 30, 2024.

ā€œOver the last two years the University has expanded its academic programs significantly, thanks in large part to the work and vision of our faculty members and academic staff,ā€ says University Provost and Vice-President, Academic and Research Dr. Jeff Hennessy. ā€œI would like to thank the MAFA executive for their leadership around the extension of the current collective agreement.ā€

The extension of the collective agreements allows for consistency and continuity in academic activities on campus. 

ā€œThis type of collaboration allows for continued growth in many areas including program development and new learning opportunities for students,ā€ says 51³Ō¹Ļapp President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau. ā€œI take this opportunity to thank our full-time and part-time faculty and academic support staff for all the innovative ways they have stepped up this year managing change all the while advancing our students’ development each and every day.ā€  

 

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