On November 11, you received a communication from the uOttawa Human Resources team about new cards for staff members. Of note, the message specified that this card will be an... read more
APUO Receives Strong and Clear Strike Mandate
Members have voted 80.9% in favour of authorizing the Executive Committee to call a strike if necessary. 1026 ballots were cast, 830 voted “Yes” and 196 voted “No”. This... read more
Bargaining Update No 9: Conciliation Summary and Upcoming Strike Vote Coffee Hours
Conciliation Summary Yesterday, your Negotiation Team completed a day and a half of conciliation with the Employer and a Ministry of Labour-appointed conciliator. This followed... read more
NOVEMBER 12 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dear APUO Members, As you know, the current round... read more
Bargaining Update No 8: Special General Meeting and Strike Vote
It was a pleasure seeing so many of you at today’s rally to take back our university. Our collective voice was strong and clear. Alongside allies from campus unions as well as... read more
Rally – Taking Back Our University
Join your fellow APUO members and the wider campus community at a rally on Wednesday, October 30 at noon on the Tabaret Lawn. Lunch will be provided. This rally is your... read more
Bargaining Update No 7: the APUO Files Bad Faith Bargaining Complaint
On October 18, the day after mediation between the APUO and the University, the Central Administration sent a communication to all uOttawa employees about “the status of the... read more
Bargaining Update No 6: More Than 70% of APUO Members Have Signed – Have You?
APUO Members continue to increase the pressure by demanding that the employer negotiate a collective agreement that prioritizes and protects the core mission of our university.... read more
Bargaining Update No 5: Over 65% of APUO Members Sign Majority Petition
As explained in our previous bargaining update, the Employer’s refusal to engage with most of our key proposals led to your APUO Executive deciding to file for conciliation.... read more
Bargaining Update No 4: Exchange of Monetary Proposals, Conciliation and Mediation
Dear Members, We’re writing to update you with the latest news from our bargaining sessions with the employer. In this bulletin, we’ll dive into the details of the... read more