After several letters sent to the University of Ottawa Central Administration and few answers regarding its teaching plans for the 2021-2022 academic year and its bimodal learning... 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
Collective Bargaining Update: Agreement in Principle
Dear members, We are pleased to inform you that, we’ve reached an agreement in principle with the Central Administration. We believe that we have negotiated the best deal... read more
Clarifications on Teaching in 2021-2022
Dear members, Following our June 18 update on bimodal teaching, several members have written to the APUO with questions and concerns. The purpose of this communication is... 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: