We thank members for participating in our March survey on work-related stress. This survey was a follow-up to our May and November 2020 surveys about the same topic. The results... read more
Welcome to APUO
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) is a professional association and certified union, bargaining and representing 1,311 full-time professors, librarians, language teachers, and Continuing Special Appointments Professors (CSAP). The general objective of the Association is to promote the interests and welfare of its members through collective bargaining and other appropriate means.
Latest Bulletins
April Bulletin
Table of Contents APUO Seeks Representatives for Two Occupational Health and Safety Committees Protecting Our Public Institutions CUPE 2626 Memo to Supervisors Solidarity with... read more
Workload – Spring/Summer 2022
Dear members, If it has not yet arrived, you should soon be receiving your 2022-2023 workload letter. This is in accord with Article 22.1.2.1 of our Collective Agreement... read more
COVID-19
Office Reopening - Screening Questionnaire
As per the APUO COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan, all workers, supervisors and guests accessing the office must complete the Screening Questionnaire and may only enter after passing the Self-Assessment. Please complete the Screening Questionnaire before travelling to the APUO’s office.
Letters of Understanding – COVID-19
The APUO has successfully signed Letters of Understanding (LOUs) with the Central Administration to protect the interests of its members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the LOUs currently in effect:
- the use of the PER for retiring members during the COVID-19 period
- promotion and tenure, and continuing appointment procedures during the COVID-19 period
- COVID-19 Performance Assessment of Members
- COVID-19 Impact on Course Development and Delivery
- student evaluation of teaching during the COVID-19 period
Letter of Understanding for the Fall 2021 term: