Current Status NWP and the Academic Staff Association are in the process of negotiating a renewed collective agreement. Upcoming Meetings TBD Bargaining Progress January 1, 2025 The Polytechnic and ASA will meet on January 14, 2025 as the parties continue negotiations on a renewed collective agreement. The parties last met on November 26, 2024. November 26, 2024 Approval of previously shared NWP summary documents. The ASA team provided a proposal presentation and opened the floor for a Q & A segment. Agreement to appoint an administrator as a neutral recorder for future meetings. October 15, 2024 NWP team presented the opening position summary document of the specific articles and sections open for discussion. Each item was reviewed, highlighting specific changes under consideration. The ASA team presented an opening position summary document and noted the intention to share a more detailed position following the meeting. This information was shared via email on October 18, 2024. September 24, 2024 Presentations from both parties across issues. Decision that opening positions would be presented at the next meeting. August 20 2024 Introduction of bargaining teams and plan for moving forward. Keep Informed We encourage faculty to check in frequently with their association for progress updates. Academic Staff Association Office: B203 Campus: Grande Prairie Campus Phone: 780-539-2843 Email: asa@nwpolytech.ca