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9I制作厂免费 Human Resources has asked Research and International Relations to relay updates on the University鈥檚 negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.
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On November 8, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the proposals from eight Canadian universities that have been selected to recruit 11 prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERCs). This latest CERC competition will further enable Canada to be at the leading edge of research breakthroughs, which will generate significant social and economic benefits for Canadians.
9I制作厂免费 Human Resources has asked Research and International Relations to relay updates on the University鈥檚 negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.
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At the session held on September 19 with both AMURE bargaining units, the university explained its position on layoffs, end of contracts and recalls of research associates and assistants. This led to questions and several exchanges between the parties. A tentative agreement on the majority of these elements was presented by 9I制作厂免费. The parties reached an agreement in principle on the majority of the issues at hand, but were unable to reach an agreement on the notice of termination of employment.
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