Who we are The NWP Academic Staff Association includes approximately 213 full and part-time instructional staff at the Grande Prairie and Fairview campuses. Current Status The BOG and ASA bargaining committees have been meeting regularly to bargain since last year. Despite a significant amount of time spent negotiating, we have not been able to reach an agreement on a new collective agreement. As a result, NWP and the ASA are seeking mediation. We are hopeful that a deal can be reached.NWP’s fiscal outlook is not strong due to international student decline and loss of tuition revenue, rising utilities, tariffs/global economic turmoil, and the increasing cost of supplies. NWP remains focused on a fair and equitable agreement for both sides that reflects our current fiscal realities and commitment to our ASA members. 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