We are pleased to announce that the CMCFA has successfully negotiated a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) with Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada (TBS) on sabbatical leave, specifically on the implementation of Article 18 of the collective agreement. Given the ongoing uncertainty that exists due to COVID-19, which may impact sabbatical research plans, UTs can now defer sabbatical leave if they become eligible for such leave on 1 July 2021 or 1 January 2022. Note that service accrued will be counted toward the next sabbatical. Finally, while we cannot predict any future glut of sabbatical applications, the Employer is committed to reviewing applications in a reasonable and fair manner, as per Article 18.14 of the collective agreement.

The MOA is available at this link for your review. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara J. Falk or Sylvain Leblanc.

Very Respectfully,

Barbara

Chair - CMCFA Bargaining Committee