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Bargaining Update: Tentative agreement reached

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On behalf of the WLUSA/OSSTF Collective Bargaining Team, I am pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with the University for a new Collective Agreement.

Details of the tentative agreement will be provided at an upcoming Ratification Meeting. We are currently working with the Human Resources department to arrange for release time for the meeting. Full details about the meeting will be sent out on Monday.

I would like to thank both the University and WLUSA negotiating teams for their hard work and dedication towards achieving this tentative agreement. This agreement is a commitment by both Laurier and WLUSA to continue our collaborative partnership.

Niru Philip
Chief Negotiator

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Calling all football fans!!

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Huddle up WLUSA – it’s game time!! NFL Football is a go for the 2020 season and it’s time to have some fun! We are kicking off the season with our first annual WLUSA football office pool!!

Each week, you will pick which team is going to win their matchup – each correct pick earns you a point. At the end of the regular season, the person with the most points wins the pool, along with massive bragging rights and some well-earned cash.

Buy-in is just $20 to participate for the entire season and depending on the number of people who join in, there will also be weekly cash prizes.

Don’t let your colleagues intercept your glory… join in the fun today. This pool is open to all Members. Want to make it a team effort? Family members and close friends are welcome to join your roster.

Get in the game! The first match-up of the NFL season is September 10th. Send me an email at president@wlusa.ca to let me know you’re interested and I will follow up with the details.

Whether you know your stuff or planning on a Hail Mary, I encourage you to join in the fun… you may even get to see your colleague’s touchdown dance!

Your favourite armchair quarterback,
Keith Goulet
President WLUSA/OSSTF D35

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New Term, New Look

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As we approach September, we are reminded of what the start of the academic year brings to Laurier: new adventures, new beginnings – and for WLUSA, this year includes the added excitement of our newly designed website, wlusa.ca.

The site was revamped specifically for the benefit of our Membership, from content to design, our Members were top of mind. The clean, professional, and streamlined design is complemented by improved navigation so you can find important information faster.

Explore the New Site

What makes this endeavour even more special was the ability to have it done in-house. Paloma Forwell, a WLUSA Member, leveraged her experience as a web content specialist to breathe life into our old website. On top of her work duties, completing her MBA, and attempts to enjoy the summer sunshine, Paloma found the time to meet with members of the Executive to learn our vision and make it a reality. Many thanks to Paloma for her hard work, and most likely late nights, converting our vision into this masterpiece.

Cheers,
Keith Goulet
President, WLUSA/OSSTF

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Bargaining Update: Membership meeting

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Membership meeting on August 13th. We received some great questions and amazing feedback on both the issues that have been resolved and the issues that remain outstanding. Your passion towards the things that are important you to was apparent and welcome.

The next step is to resume bargaining with the University. Dates have been set for August 18, 19, 20.

WLUSA remains committed to achieving a deal that is fair for its Members.

Niru Philip
Chief Negotiator

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New Date – Annual General Meeting

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While we all hoped that we would be able to gather together in a large room again soon to catch up with our friends, network with our colleagues, and enjoy a meal together, the government restrictions that remain in place to protect our health and well being have forced us to move the Annual General Meeting into the virtual world.

The 2020 Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm. Your lunch hour and release time provided by the Collective Agreement provides you the ability to attend this meeting.

More information regarding the format and agenda of this meeting will become available in the weeks ahead.

Modifying your vehicle for summer?

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Thinking about installing a roof rack on your car for bikes or skis, or modifying your vehicle in another way? Always inform your insurer before you make any changes to your vehicle. Modifications can impact your insurance if they alter the vehicle’s safety, increase the likelihood of an accident or increase the value of the vehicle.

Here are a few things you need to know about the various types of vehicle modifications. For more information, visit www.otipinsurance.com/article73.

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