NAIT Academic Staff Association

Announcement, January 15, 4 p.m.: With an unprecedented level of participation, 83% of eligible members cast a ballot, and 83% voted in favour of a strike mandate. These results are unofficial pending verification by the Alberta Labour Relations Board, but they already send a clear and powerful message.

NASA represents more than 1000 academic staff members at NAIT Polytechnic.

NASA represents more than 1000 academic staff members at NAIT Polytechnic.

The mission of NASA is to serve its membership through contract negotiations and advocacy, while fostering academic identity through open communication, professional and personal development, and mutual respect.

The NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) has existed since 1982, and represents you in dealings with NAIT’s Board and management.

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The PLSA was amended to give academic staff associations the right to strike.
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members attended NASA's first-ever bargaining rally.
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NASA represents more than 1000 academic staff members at NAIT Polytechnic.

The mission of NASA is to serve its membership through contract negotiations and advocacy, while fostering academic identity through open communication, professional and personal development, and mutual respect.

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