Dear members,
At the last meeting of the Board of Directors of the Professors Association of Saint Paul University, the Board has decided to adopt a motion concerning the global climate strike. The PASPU stands in solidarity with the global climate movement and supports the strike voted by the Students Association of Saint Paul University on September 25th 2019. The Board also appreciates the rector’s message suggesting that professors accommodate those students who wish to participate in a strike. If the normal conditions of teaching are not met on September 27th, we suggest that professors exercise their judgment and make the necessary arrangements to attain the pedagogical objectives of their course.
The PASPU would also like to invite all members to participate in our new outreach activities. First, the Association will hold a “surgery” in the cafeteria on the first Thursday of each month between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The first surgery will be held on November 9th. Free coffee will be served. The purpose of the surgery is to encourage the members to confidentially air their concerns regarding any workplace issues covered under the Collective Agreement. We would also Furthermore, a meet-and-greet for all new members will take place on Thursday, January 9th (details to follow).
Other information will be shared every month by the Association’s newsletter.
Best regards,
Jonathan Durand Folco
PASPU interim president