In October 2021, the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) filed an application to represent a bargaining unit of full-time faculty at TWU. Following this, the members of the bargaining unit held a vote to decide whether to unionize or not.
The votes remained sealed while the Labour Relations Board (LRB) decided whether CLAC’s proposed bargaining unit was appropriately representative.
On March 10, 2023 the LRB determined that CLAC’s proposed bargaining unit was appropriately representative. The votes were subsequently counted, with the outcome that the majority of the bargaining unit voted in favour of unionization.
TWU respects the democratic process and the decision of the LRB, and we commit to working together with all faculty to advance a healthy and productive working relationship. It is important to note that there are no immediate changes for employment contracts with full-time faculty.
Trinity Western is called to serve all students who choose to attend our University by providing them a transformative Christian education. We look forward to advancing together in line with our shared mission, vision, and strategic plan.
About Trinity Western University
Founded in 1962, Trinity Western University is a global Christian liberal arts university. We are dedicated to equipping students to discover meaningful connections between career, life, and the needs of the world. Drawing upon the riches of the Christian tradition, seeking to unite faith and reason through teaching and scholarship, Trinity Western University is a degree-granting research institution offering liberal arts and sciences as well as professional schools in business, nursing, education, human kinetics, graduate studies, and arts, media, and culture. It has four locations in Canada: Langley, Richmond-Lansdowne, Richmond-Minoru, and Ottawa. Learn more at www.twu.ca or follow us on Instagram @trinitywestern, Twitter @TrinityWestern, on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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