October 11, 2005 Source: Laurentian University of Sudbury:
http://www.laurentian.ca/?file=newsrelease/2005/oct/oct11_lufa_e.php Laurentian University faculty negotiations Tentative agreement reached Negotiating teams for Laurentian University and the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) are pleased to announce that they have reached a tentative settlement on a new collective agreement, with the assistance of a mediator. The agreement will be retroactive to July 1, 2005. The settlement is subject to approval by the University's Board of Governors and the Faculty Association Board of Directors. Both negotiating teams will be recommending to their respective Boards that the agreement be approved immediately. If approved by the LUFA Board of Directors, a ratification meeting for LUFA Members will be called. "I am very proud of the excellent work that was accomplished by both sides during the ongoing negotiations and I applaud their efforts," declared Dr. Judith Woodsworth, Laurentian University President. "Laurentian University is pleased that a strike was avoided and that our new and returning students will be able to continue their academic year without disruption." "We are delighted that this agreement has been achieved," said Jim Ketchen, LU Faculty Association president, "We are particularly happy that disruption of student life on campus has been avoided. Both teams are to be thanked and congratulated and for their extremely hard work during some very intense negotiations." The LU Faculty Association represents over 400 faculty at Laurentian University and its federated universities. Reference: Barry Cotton,
Director of Communications
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