History of PDAC
From an association to a union
First mention of PDAC
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"PDAC has been working to bring about some positive changes for postdocs at the U of C. For example, the group has been organizing workshops and seminars to address common concerns of postdocs..."
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"PDAC is also working with the university to change the status of postdoctoral fellows and research associates..." "This gives postdocs access to benefits..."
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"PDAC has five specific missions to fulfill in the university:
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To provide a collective voice for the issues of particular relevance and interest to postdocs.
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To provide a liaison between postdocs and administration of The University of Calgary.
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To promote and develop effective training and career counselling of postdocs at The University of Calgary.
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To develop and maintain The University of Calgary Postdoctoral Registry.
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To disseminate information pertinent to postdocs."
Becoming an official union
For postdoctoral fellows at the University of Calgary
~1997
PDAC was created by postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) of the time to convey the concerns and issues impacting postdocs at The University of Calgary (U of C) to the U of C administration.
PDAC was not a legal bargaining agent.
