Dear members, As a follow up to our May 7 bulletin, we want to update you on our efforts at getting more information about the Central Administration’s plans regarding both... 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
Statements: Kamloops Residential School & the Islamophobic Attack in London
Dear members, We write today with two statements, one regarding the tragedy of the 215 lost children at the former Kamloops Residential School, and the second regarding the... read more
Update: New Letter of Understanding
Dear members, The APUO is pleased to inform you that it has signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) regarding course preparation and delivery for the Fall 2021 semester. We would... read more
COVID-19
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: