Throughout the summer, the APUO received numerous messages from members about the Central Administration’s COVID-19 safety plans for the Fall 2022 term. Chief among these were... 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
CO2 Monitors Available For Members
The APUO is aware that with the return to in-person learning many members are concerned about the adequacy of ventilation in learning spaces across our campus. With this in mind,... read more
Results From The Third APUO Pandemic Stress Survey
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
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: