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University and CUFA sign new collective agreement 

Concordia University and the Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA) are pleased to announce that they have signed a new collective agreement.

The collective agreement will cover the period from June 1, 2007, through May 31, 2012.

“I am very pleased that we have come to an agreement with our full-time faculty and I am deeply grateful to the two negotiating teams that worked so hard to achieve this milestone. We share a deep commitment to the institution and our students and we will work closely together to continue to build Concordia’s future,” said President Judith Woodsworth.

“CUFA is pleased to have concluded an agreement with the university. Full-time faculty members play a vital role in assuring the quality of education at Concordia. The new agreement recognizes this role,” concluded CUFA President Charles Draimin.

CUFA represents more than 900 full-time faculty and professional librarians at Concordia University.

Meanwhile, the process continues with part-time faculty. The university has tabled a final offer which has been submitted to the CUPFA membership. A ratification vote is scheduled to take place at a meeting of the CUPFA membership to be held June 17. If ratified by both parties, the agreement will be signed and will then take effect.