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Monthly Collective Bargaining Update
Communications from the university are guided by standards in the BC Labour Code. In accordance with the labour code, statements by the university must be accurate and reasonably complete. 
Collective Bargaining is now underway at SFU. The university is currently in discussions with Poly Party, SFUFA and TSSU, with CUPE and APSA negotiations expected to begin in the fall. We approach negotiations collaboratively, with the goal of meeting the core interests of all parties and upholding the sustainable interests of the entire SFU community.
So far, the university has primarily focused on negotiating housekeeping and non-monetary proposals. Last week, the university received the Provincial Mandate and is now engaging monetary discussions.
Learn more about the process, common terms and the university’s approach to bargaining by visiting the following quick links: &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- What is Collective Bargaining? &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- What is the Provincial Mandate? Where does the money come from? &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- What is SFU’s Collective Bargaining Philosophy? 
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Administrative and Professional Staff Association (APSA)
Negotiations with APSA are scheduled to begin in November.
CUPE Local 3338
Collective bargaining with CUPE Local 3338 is scheduled to begin in October.
Poly Party 
The parties met over two days in July to exchange and discuss non-monetary proposals. We are seeing positive momentum as we work through key issues. We look forward to confirming additional bargaining dates soon.
SFU Faculty Association (SFUFA) 
SFU and SFUFA have started bargaining and met on 5 occasions (May 21, June 24, June 25, July 22, July 23, July 29, and July 30) to discuss non-monetary proposals. The parties have made progress on a number of items and have further dates scheduled in late September to continue bargaining, including discussion of monetary proposals.
Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)
SFU and the TSSU engaged in three mediated bargaining sessions in July. The conversations were productive, with the parties able to make progress in a number of key areas.
The parties met again on August 20 to exchange monetary proposals and will continue negotiations until an agreement can be reached.