Negotiation Updates

March 4, 2024

In February 2024, a tentative agreement was reached between the University and the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (the NSGEU). We are pleased to announce that both the NSGEU and the StFX Board of Governors have ratified the tentative agreement. Additional information on the new collective agreement, which will be in place until June 30, 2026, will be available shortly.  
 
The University and the NSGEU Local 88 Executive would like to thank the members of both bargaining teams for their work in reaching this agreement.  
 
Monica Foster                                                            Derek Bekkers 
Vice-President, Finance and Administration       President, NSGEU Local 88 

January 22, 2024

In late December 2023, a tentative agreement was reached between the University and the St. Francis Xavier Association of University Teachers (the StFXAUT).  We are pleased to announce that both the StFXAUT and the StFX Board of Governors have ratified the tentative agreement. Additional information on the new collective agreement, which will be in place until June 30, 2026, will be available shortly.  

The University and the StFXAUT would like to thank the members of both bargaining teams for their work in reaching this agreement.  

The StFXAUT represents the University’s faculty (including part-time academic instructors), librarians, laboratory instructors, learning skills instructors, nurse educators, Coady Institute program staff and dietetic educators. 

Dr. Amanda Cockshutt                                      Dr. Martin van Bommel
Academic Vice President & Provost               President, STFXAUT 

June 29, 2023

The University will be entering negotiations with the StFX Association of University Teachers and NSGEU Local 88 in the coming months. Information and updates on these negotiations will be posted on this site as they become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is collective bargaining?

Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between a union and employer. The goal of collective bargaining is to reach a collective agreement. The collective agreement lists the terms and conditions of employment for unionized employees.

Who is represented by the StFXAUT?

The StFX Association of University Teachers (StFXAUT) represents all faculty (including part-time instructors), librarians, laboratory instructors, nurse educators, learning skills instructors, Coady Institute program teaching staff and dietetic educators.

Who is represented by NSGEU Local 88?

The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 88 represents the administrative staff at the University.