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OCADFA AGM poster. Raise the bar logo in bottom right corner. Wednesday, April 30 from 10 AM to noon. RHA 320 at 205 Richmond st and Microsoft teams
Wednesday, April 30th 10 AM to Noon, is OCADFA’s Annual General Meeting! Join us to stay informed about what OCADFA has been up to and get involved!
This years’s AGM will be hosted in RHA 320 at 205 Richmond St as well as Microsoft Teams.
#ocadfa
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This is a graphic with a bold hot pink box along the top, a lime green speakerphone icon and lime green embellishments throughout. There is an image of the first page of the OCADFA Dispatch to the right. The text reads: The April 2024 OCADFA Dispatch has arrived! In this Issue: Critical Updates for Sessionals, OCUFA Advocacy Day Queen’s Park, Notes from the Sector, Strike at the AGO, Bargaining Update, Grassy Narrows River Run 2024, Beautiful Trouble Award, Workload Survey Results, Course Load Complaints? Link in bio or visit: ocadfa.ca
The April 2024 OCADFA Dispatch has arrived!
There are many important topics in this issue, so please don't miss it!
Read the April Dispatch online or download it here: ocadfa.ca/blog/2024/04...
#OCADFA #OCADU #SessionalsCount #RaiseTheBarOCADU
This is a photo with a somewhat abstracted and colourful background, in the foreground a person is holding a smartphone and there is an icon image of a lightning bolt alongside it. The text reads: Solidarity Phone Zap for Striking AGO Workers. When: Tuesday April 16, 6pm to 7pm EDT. Where: Online, Zoom. RSVP here Zoom link: https://ofl.ca/event/solidarity-phone-zap-for-striking-ago-workers
TONIGHT!!
Join the OFL's Solidarity Phone Zap for Striking AGO Workers.
Sign up for the Zoom via our link in bio or visit the Ontario Federation of Labour's website at www.ofl.ca.
#AGO #FairPayForArtsWorkers #ArtGalleryOfOntario #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with bright green and white font on a plain red background. The Ontario Federation of Labour logo is at the top and the OCADFA logo is at the bottom of the graphic. The text reads: SOLIDARITY RALLY. TOMORROW. Saturday April 13, 2024 - 1pm to 3pm. Art Gallery of Ontario. See link in bio to RSVP.
Join the OFL and allies for a solidarity rally in support of striking workers at the Art Gallery of Ontario, members of OPSEU/SEFPO 535.
When: Saturday, April 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario at 317 Dundas Street W.
RSVP via link in bio
#AGO #OCADFA
This is a graphic on a turquoise background with text that reads: Congratulations to OCADFA's inaugural Beautiful Trouble Award Winner Blake Reategui! Read more (arrow point to the right of the graphic)
This is a graphic with a photo of Cliff Caines standing next to Blake Reategui who is holding their award. The photo caption reads: Award winner Blake Reategui with OCADFA Acting President Cliff Caines. The text below reads: The Beautiful Trouble Award, supported by OCAD Faculty Association, recognizes a student who courageously advocates for social justice and material change in defiance of structural and systemic inequality and the powers that uphold the status quo. This award recognizes changemakers’ activities on or off campus.
This is a graphic with white text on a black background that reads: Blake is a fourth-year Illustration student. Blake’s nominators detailed their work building community and advancing equity for queer communities of colour. Their work has had a far-reaching impact, both inside OCAD U and beyond. Blake was cited for their involvement in the Eco, Gender and Sexuality Alliances and Zonta International Toronto branch communities, with Associated Youth Services of Peel’s Youth Beyond Barriers, and through their role as a youth leader in the YES4MH initiative. Inside the classroom, Blake’s nominators celebrated their contributions to discussions about how illustration has been used as a tool of oppression, subversion and activism, and how their authentic voice has helped build a community that engages in social justice. Blake was honored by their nominators for their dedication to advocating for queer communities of colour in a time when this can be dangerous work, and for their ability to
This is a graphic with a photo of Suharu Ogawa next to Blake Reategui who is holding their award. The image caption reads: Award winner Blake Reategui with nominator Suharu Ogawa, Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, Illustration, Faculty of Design.
Announcing our Inaugural Beautiful Trouble Award Winner, BLAKE REATEGUI!!
Find out more about Blake's award along with a feature about their artistic practice here: ocadfa.ca/blog/2024/04...
Congratulations Blake!!
#BeautifulTroubleAward #OCADFA #OCADU
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This is a graphic with a graphic novel style look. The background alternates between reddish-orange and yellow with small dark yellow polka dots. The graphic in the centre appears like an explosion and the words in the centre reads: Sessionals Count!. The text on the rest of the graphic reads: Sessional Drop-in and End of Year Social! Light Food & Beverages Topic ASK US ANYTHING. Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 - 11am to 1p. Location: Faculty Lounge MCA 284 and Hybrid via MS Teams. The OCADFA logo is in the lower right hand corner.
ONE WEEK AWAY!
JOIN US FOR OUR LAST SESSIONAL DROP IN & END OF YEAR SOCIAL!
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 (11am-1pm)
Location: Faculty Lounge & Hybrid (via MS Teams)
We'll be celebrating the end of semester with light food & beverages. We hope to see you there!
#SessionalsCount #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with a photo of purple crocus flowers popping up from the ground on a warm, yellow sunny day. The text reads: OCADFA’s office will be closed from Thursday, March 28th and will reopen on Tuesday, April 2nd. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend. The OCADFA logo is at the bottom of the graphic in deep purple.
Please note:
Our offices will be closing as of this Thursday, March 28th and reopening on Tuesday, April 2nd. We hope everyone enjoys a restful long weekend.
#OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with white and red text on a black background. The text reads: 36% of faculty and technicians have secure jobs. It used to be 71%. Below the text is a graphic showing two pie charts. The first pie chart to the left shows 71% and below the text reads THEN. There is a red stylized curved arrow coming from the pie chart on the left, pointing to the pie chart on the right. The pie chart on the right shows 36% and the text below it reads NOW. The Raise the Bar logo and the OCADFA logo are at the lower left side of the graphic.
OCAD needs Technicians to deliver studio-based learning; Technicians should be able to count on OCAD too. OCAD needs to eliminate chains of precarious contracts and offer more stable and permanent jobs for Technicians.
Sign our petition (link in bio).
#RaiseTheBarOCADU #OCADU #OCADFA
This is a graphic with the background showing a large red exclamation mark. At the bottom of the graphic the text reads: Bargaining Bulletin, the OCADFA logo is to the left. The text in the graphic reads: We met with the Administration’s bargaining team for the 9th time on Wednesday, March 20. At this meeting we discussed a wide range of proposals, including the need to: increase TA availability to support faculty and students. Protect stable jobs for Technicians by eliminating never-ending chains of precarious contracts. Value the contributions made to the University by OCADFA members when they apply for other – or permanent – positions at OCAD. Recognize the long-term service Continuing faculty have provided to the University by ending their precarity. Recognize research performed by Academic Staff. End the unjustifiable limitation on Teaching Stream reaching higher ranks and pay. Fall in line with other universities and materially recognize the service provided by elected officers o
Bargaining Bulletin No. 9❗️
We met with the Administration’s bargaining team for the 9th time on Wednesday, March 20, read our bulletin to see what we discussed.
Find our previous Bargaining Updates here: ocadfa.ca/bargaining/b...
#RaiseTheBarOCADU #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with alternating white, green and red text on a plain green background with a white box. The text at the top of the graphic reads: Student accommodations and Graduate Supervision Workload Survey. Below in a white box there is text with a stylized red arrow pointing to the text the top part of the graphic. The text in the white box reads: OCADFA Members: Please check your inboxes and participate in this important survey. The OCADFA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.
Attention OCADFA Members:
ICYMI - Please check your inboxes and email us if you did not receive a link to this survey yesterday morning (Thursday, March 14th).
This survey should only take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your participation.
#RaiseTheBarOCADU #OCADFA
This is a graphic on a plain black background. There is a simple icon-like graphic of a piggy bank with a red coin hovering above the coin slot. The text reads: OCADU's faculty are some of the WORST PAID in Ontario. The Raise the Bar and OCADFA logos are at the lower left of the graphic.
The Admin always cries poor, but OCAD earned $27,542,411 in surpluses over the pandemic on the backs of faculty and students. It’s time to pay that forward and Raise the Bar!
Learn more about Bargaining on our website at ocadfa.ca
#RaiseTheBarOCADU #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with a red background with white text. The text reads: Day of Action. Rally with AGO Cultural Workers. The union is calling on every member to send a strong message to the AGO: When workers stand shoulder to shoulder, another future is possible. Join us in front of gallery doors this coming Wednesday evening to demand a better deal and a better AGO! TODAY Wednesday March 13th, 5pm to 7pm. Outside th Art Gallery of Ontario. 317 Dundas St West, Toronto. Value the Workers like you value the art (and the Management) For more information & Contact Info see link in bio. The OCADFA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.
THIS EVENING from 5pm to 7pm join Local 535, AGO Cultural Workers and their supporters for their DAY OF ACTION rally outside the Art Gallery of Ontario.
See our link in bio for more information.
#AGO #ArtGalleryOfOntario #OCADFA
This is a graphic with a red background with white text. The text reads: Day of Action. Rally with AGO Cultural Workers. The union is calling on every member to send a strong message to the AGO: When workers stand shoulder to shoulder, another future is possible. Join us in front of gallery doors this coming Wednesday evening to demand a better deal and a better AGO! Wednesday March 13th, 5pm to 7pm. Outside th Art Gallery of Ontario. 317 Dundas St West, Toronto. Value the Workers like you value the art (and the Management) For more information & Contact Info see link in bio. The OCADFA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.
DAY OF ACTION
Join the AGO Cultural Worker Rally THIS WEDNESDAY, March 13th from 5pm to 7pm Outside the Art Gallery of Ontario.
See link in bio for more information on this issue and contact info for the rally organizers.
#AGO #ArtGalleryofOntario #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with Red, Black and White text on a mainly light coloured background with a red banner at the top. There is an icon-type illustration of a red megaphone and a screenshot of the first page of the newsletter/dispatch. he text reads: The February 2024 OCADFA Dispatch has Arrived! In this issue: Bill 124: We Win Again!, Bargaining Update – Bulletin No. 7, Notes from the Sector, Upcoming Survey Notice & Information, OCAD UNITES: Oscar Pool, Social Media Day of Action, Organizing 4 Power Training, New Sexual Misconduct Policy. Link in Bio or visit OCADFA.ca
The February 2024 OCADFA Dispatch is out!
Check your OCAD U inboxes or read/download the Dispatch here: ocadfa.ca/blog/2024/03...
#OCADFA #OCADFADispatch #OCADU #Bill124 #BargainingUpdates #OCADUniversity
This is a graphic on a turquoise and yellow background. The illustration shows a group of people standing with fists in the air in front of the Queen's Park Legislature building. There is a gear graphic that shows 11.75% in the centre of the crowd. The text reads: Together we can! Together, we can create more good jobs on campus. Hiring contract faculty into tenured or permanent positions will create more good jobs on our campuses and ensure students have access to the quality learning experience they deserve. OCUFA. Sessionals Count! There is no agreed-upon method to determine Sessional pay. #RaiseTheBarOCADU #TogetherWeCan. The OCADFA logo is in the bottom right corner.
Sessional Instructors at OCAD University are among the LOWEST PAID contract faculty in Ontario universities. There is no agreed-upon method to determine Sessional pay for these precariously employed educators.
Sessionals Count!
#Fairness4CF #TogetherWeCan #OCADFA @OCUFA #OCADU
This is a graphic on a turquoise and yellow background. The illustration shows a group of people standing with fists in the air in front of the Queen's Park Legislature building. There is a gear graphic that shows 11.75% in the centre of the crowd. The text reads: Together we can! Together, we can win job security for contract faculty. Contract faculty are hired by individual course or on limited-term appointments. Many must reapply for their jobs every term, are hired to teach courses for less pay than their full-time, tenure-stream colleagues, and lack access to benefits. OCUFA. Sessionals Count! 70% of Sessionals have worked beyond their contracts to accommodate students, and many have supervised students, but the University fails to recognize this labour with compensation #RaiseTheBarOCADU #TogetherWeCan. The OCADFA logo is in the bottom right corner.
In solidarity with #OCADU Sessional Instructors and Contract Workers at all universities in Ontario.
Join OCUFA's Social Media Day of Action by signing OCUFA's petition (link in bio).
#TogetherWeCan #RaiseTheBarOCADU #Fairness4CF #SessionalsCount #OCADFA #OCUFA
This is a graphic novel style graphic with a polka dot yellow background and a large exploding title that reads: Sessionals Count! The text reads: Sessional Drop-in Tomorrow! TOPIC: FLOW & Sessionals Date: Tuesday February 27th, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Location: MCA 284 & Hybrid via MS Teams. The OCADFA logo is in the bottom right hand corner.
TOMORROW: Sessional Drop-in
Please join us tomorrow, February 27th from 1-3pm for our February Sessional Drop In.
The topic of this month’s Sessional is FLOW and its impact on Sessional faculty.
#SessionalsCount #RaiseTheBarOCADU #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic titled Bulletin #7 - February 22, 2024. The background graphics show a large red exclamation point to the right and OCADFA buttons at the lower right. The text reads: "OCADFA’s Negotiations Committee met with the Administration for the seventh time on February 22nd. Our focus this time was on workload issues. Specifically, we discussed course and total student load, graduate supervision, recognition of the unique burden carried by faculty members from equity seeking groups, and the equitable distribution of service. Addressing workload has been identified by the membership as a top priority, with 77% reporting an intensification of work in the last three years. Indeed, since 2017 the student population at OCAD has increased by 13% but the number of non-Sessional faculty has actually dropped from 201 to 166. Something has to give. Our next bargaining meeting is scheduled for March 8th. We look forward to making more progress for our members. #RaiseTheBarOCADU
Bargaining Update:
Bulletin #7 - February 22, 2024
Learn more about Bargaining here: ocadfa.ca/bargaining/
#RaiseTheBarOCADU #OCADFA #OCADU
Diaspora in the Grange neighbourhood since the founding of the town."
Grab your mobile phone and find the link to Turner's audio tour in our bio.
#BHM #OCADU #CounterMapping #Tkaronto #CounterArchiving #OCADFA #WalkingMethodology
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This is a graphic sharing a screenshot from an OCUFA post on X. It reads: OCUFA (@OCUFA) OCUFA's pre-budget submission shares our recommendations for a thriving university sector in Ontario. To get there, universities need urgent and sustainable funding from the province. buff.ly/42ILyHB. Empowering Tomorrow: The OCUFA Blueprint for Revitalizing Ontario's Public Universities. READ OCUFA's Full Report. Link in Bio. OCADFA
OCADFA is closely following developments in the Ontario university sector following recent Federal and Provincial announcements.
Sharing OCUFA's post and accompanying report titled "Empowering Tomorrow" which can be found in our LINK IN BIO.
OCUFA #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic on a yellow dotted background with blue and orange blocks and writing. The text reads: Sessionals Count! Sessional Drop-in TOMORROW! Topic: OCADFA's Sessional Bargaining Power! Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Location: Faculty Lounge (MCA 258) & Hybrid via MS Teams. The OCADFA logo is in orange at the lower right of the graphic.
Reminder: Our first Sessional Drop In of 2024 starts tomorrow from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
Join us in-person or hybrid via MS Teams, refreshments and light snacks will be available for those joining us in the Faculty Lounge (MCA 258).
See link in bio for full details.
#SessionalsCount #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic showing a hand holding out a megaphone with the OCADFA logo on it. There is a caption bubble coming out of the megaphone that reads: We want your feedback. The text on the graphic reads: Teaching and Research assistant Drop In. Hosted by Executive Director Graeme Reniers and OCADFA's TA/RA Representative Chris Leithead. Have your say in TA/RA bargaining priorities. Thursday February 15th from 3pm to 4:30pm. In person: The Grad Lounge @ 205 Richmond, Room 701. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. And Online via MS Teams
ATTENTION TEACHING and RESEARCH ASSISTANTS:
Please join OCADFA Executive Director Graeme Reniers and TA/RA Representative Chris Leithead on February 15th (3pm-4:30pm) for our TA/RA Drop-In.
Further details on our blog post here: ocadfa.ca/blog/2024/01...
#RaiseTheBar #OCADU #OCADFA
This is an OCADFA Bulletin graphic showing a large red exclamation point at the right to denote importance. The text reads: OCADFA Bulletin. Deadline: February 1st, 2024. Expression of Interest for Sessional Faculty. All Sessional faculty interested in teaching again in 2024-25 are reminded to indicate so in writing to your Associate Dean - we recommend copying your Program Chair as well. This includes faculty who have the Right of Reappointment. Please check your faculty email or link in bio for more info.
Expression of Interest - SESSIONAL FACULTY
All Sessional faculty interested in teaching again in 2024-2025 are reminded to indicate so in writing to your Associate Dean.
Deadline is February 1st, 2024 - Find more info at our blog post here: ocadfa.ca/blog/2024/01...
#OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with red and white text on a plain black background. There is an icon of a calendar on the upper right of the graphic. The text reads: Upcoming Deadline. Professional Development Opportunity Fund. Due: Friday February 9th, 2024. Find the form, guidelines and process information in our link in bio. The OCADFA logo is at the bottom of the image.
The deadline for the Professional Development (PD) Opportunity Fund is February 9th, 2024
Eligibility amounts:
Non Sessional Faculty: $2000
Sessional Faculty: $1000
See link in bio for form and guidelines.
#OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic on a yellow dotted background with blue and orange blocks and writing. The text reads: Sessionals Count! Sessional Drop-in. Topic: OCADFA's Sessional Bargaining Power! Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Location: Faculty Lounge (MCA 258) & Hybrid via MS Teams. The OCADFA logo is in orange at the lower right of the graphic.
Sessional Drop Ins are BACK! ☕🙌
Join us for our first drop-in (in-person & hybrid) on January 30th from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Our topic is OCADFA's Sessional Bargaining Power!
See link in bio for more details and other information including our Sessional Handbook.
#SessionalsCount #OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic. The background shows various diagrams of connected lines and graphics. At the top are the logos for Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X and Facebook. The text reads: Stay tuned for updates and events. Find us on social media through our link in bio (linktr.ee/ocadfa). The OCADFA logo is at the bottom followed by our web address www.ocadfa.ca
Stay Connected and Stay Tuned!
Find us on your preferred social media platform(s) through our Linktree link in bio where you'll also find links to our latest Dispatches, important blog posts and upcoming events.
#OCADFA #OCADUniversity #OCADU
This is an image that features wooden letters spelling out Happy New Year on a grey felted background. There is a small pine tree branch to the right. The OCADFA logo is featured to the upper right and below it is a screenshot image of the first page of the OCADFA Dispatch. The text below reads: ICYMI, Check out the December 2023 Dispatch. Bargaining Update - Bulletin No. 6, Why Can't We Strike? JSHC Representative Needed. Acting-President's Message, Sessional Drop-ins Resume, Updated OCADFA Board of Directors List.
Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope you had a safe and enjoyable winter break.
In case you missed it, our December 2023 Dispatch is available to check out the latest Bargaining Update and upcoming events planned for 2024.
Read it here: tr.ee/n-tdA66eEu
#OCADFA #OCADU
This is a graphic with the background showing a photo of a person resting their feet against a fireplace mantel with a lit fire. A grey cat rests on their lap. The text reads: It's time for a break. Our offices will be closed from December 21st to January 4th. We wish you a safe and restful winter holiday. OCADFA
The winter break has arrived!
OCADFA's offices are closed until January 4th.
Take time to do what you love and we'll see you in the new year.
#OCADFA #OCADU
This is a Bargaining Bulletin graphic. The background has two OCADFA buttons, a large red exclamation point and the title below in white on a red border which reads: BARGAINING BULLETIN. The text in the graphic reads: Bulletin #6 – December 15, 2023. We met with the Administrations negotiations team for the sixth time today. Our team pressed for, among other things, the need for large class premiums and improved job security for Sessionals; recognition of Chairs and Graduate program directors in the MoA; stronger faculty complement language to ensure a sustainable number of Tenure/Tenure-track appointments; an improved Graduate Admission and process for identifying supervisors; and a title change for Technicians to better recognize their role in the University. The conversation today was productive and we look forward to continuing that momentum in the new year, with more frequent meetings. #RaiseTheBarOCADU
This is a photo of six people sitting around a table at a meeting, they are smiling for the photo.
Bargaining Update - December 15th, 2023
For all of our Bargaining Bulletins please see the Bargaining Updates section of our website at: ocadfa.ca/bargaining/b...
#RaiseTheBarOCADU #OCADFA #OCADU #BargainingOCADU
This is a graphic with red and white lettering on a plain black background. It reads: MONDAY November 20th, 2023. 10am to Noon followed by an in-person lunch. MCA 284 and Online via Teams (invite via email). OCADFA Annual General Meeting. RAISE THE BAR!
If you haven't yet - MARK YOUR CALENDAR for THIS MONDAY Nov 20th from 10am to noon for our AGM.
On the Agenda:
📌 Elections:
📌 2023/24 Budget Approval
📌 Reports on OCADFA’s activities for the past year
📌 Discussion on priorities for the upcoming year
#OCADFA #OCADU
