The APUO, along with other campus unions and students’ associations, was dismayed to learn of the closure of the Academic GPS. Home to some 90 student mentors, this service was... 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
Press Release: Quality of education in decline at the University of Ottawa amid a climate of confusion
OTTAWA, Ontario – Students, academic staff, support staff, teaching assistants, and research assistants are all alarmed by the closing of the University of Ottawa’s... read more
May Bulletin
Table of Contents Professional Expense Reimbursements (PER) During Transition to Workday Members may recall a February 21, 2023 communication from the Employer explaining that... 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 self-assessment questionnaire and may only enter after passing the Self-Assessment. Please complete the self-assessment questionnaire and share your results with apuodir@uottawa.ca 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: