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202 Regina St. N, Room R121
Waterloo, Ontario
Email: wlusaadmin@wlu.ca
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2024 ELECTION NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
/in Uncategorized/by Lauren BourdagesNominations for the Executive Board are open until Thursday, April 11, 2024. Elections will take place at the AGM on April 24, 2024. Any WLUSA Member in good standing may nominate themselves for any position.
The positions up for election this year are:
Please use this form to submit nominations: https://wlusa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nomination-Form-Executive-Elections-2024-2025-fillable.pdf and send the completed form to wlusaadmin@wlusa.ca
Position Descriptions
Vice-President Internal
- voting member of the Executive Board
- assist the President in carrying out the aims and objectives of the Association;
- assume the duties of the President if the President is, for any reason, unable to carry out those duties;
- review the Constitution biennially and Bylaws annually to ensure it reflects the aims and objectives of the Association;
- assist the Grievance Officer as needed in carrying out grievances;
- have co-signing authority on all cheques drawn on the Association’s treasury;
- organize New Member Orientation Sessions act as the Constitution Officer.
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Vice-President External
- voting member of the Executive Board
- assist the President in carrying out the aims and objectives of the Association;
- serve as one of the Executive Board’s voting delegates at OSSTF’s Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly (AMPA);
- act as the WLUSA liaison with the Waterloo Regional Labour Council, other university staff unions and/or associations, government departments, and other related areas;
- establish and update annually a resource list of external contact persons to be kept on file in the WLUSA office;
- have co-signing authority on all cheques drawn on the Association’s treasury;
- act as Chair of the Communications/Political Action Committee;
- be responsible for on-going communication with other units within District 35 of OSSTF;
- be responsible for on-going communication with other OSSTF Districts within our region;
- be one of four Anti-Harassment officers who will enforce the Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures at all meetings and assemblies of the Association or ensure a suitable member is appointed to this task in their absence.
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Treasurer
- voting member of the Executive Board
- be responsible for the maintenance of the financial records of the Association;
- be responsible for all monies related to Association business and for obtaining all required approvals in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws;
- be responsible for reconciling all financial transactions and statements as set forth in the Financial Responsibilities Policy & Procedures in Appendix A;
- present a written quarterly financial report to the Executive Board and Membership;
- prepare and present to the Executive Board and the Membership at the end of the fiscal year, an annual financial statement that indicates the revenues and expenditures of the preceding year, along with the dues paid and remittances (rebates) received from OSSTF;
- prepare, in co-operation with the Executive Board, a budget for the forthcoming year to be approved at the Annual General Meeting;
- have co-signing authority on all cheques drawn on the Association’s treasury.
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Chief Negotiator
- voting member of the Executive Board
- act as chair of the Collective Bargaining Committee;
- conduct research in preparation for collective bargaining;
- report in a timely and regular basis to the Executive Board and the Association;
- represent the Association at all Regional Collective Bargaining Committee meetings; review Letters of Understanding on a periodic basis;
- carry out other duties as determined by the President;
- serve for a two (2) year term when the upcoming year is the final year of the current Collective Agreement and serve for a one (1) year term in all other years.
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Member at Large
- serve on the board and will contribute to discussions and vote on Board decisions;
- be one of four Anti-Harassment officers who will enforce the Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures at all meetings and assemblies of the Association or ensure a suitable member is appointed to this task in their absence;
- assist the President in carrying out the aims and objectives of the Association;
- optionally chair or participate on committees
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Ontario Federation of Labour Rally in Niagara Falls
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneOntario Federation of Labour Rally in Niagara Falls at the
Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Convention –
Saturday, February 3, 2024
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is calling on labour advocates and union Members to
join a rally in Niagara Falls on Saturday, February 3, 2024 outside the Ontario Progressive
Conservative Party (OPCP) Convention at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre – 6815 Stanley
Avenue. The OFL is encouraging people from the local area to show up at the event to remind
party members about how the Ford government has made life harder for Ontario workers, while
making its developer and donor buddies richer.
The tentative plan is for the rally to begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Convention Centre, followed by
leafleting at a major intersection.
Should you opt out of Direct Compensation Property Damage coverage?
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneSoon, Ontario drivers will have a new option to restrict coverage in the event of a collision—the option not to claim damages.
In December 2022, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) announced that Ontario Policy Change Form (OPCF) 49 will give drivers the choice to opt out of Direct Compensation Property Damage (DCPD) coverage.
Under OPCF 49, you can agree not to be compensated by your insurance company or anyone else, including anyone at fault for causing the damage or their insurance company. But what does that mean?
Read more at www.otip.com/article173. #OTIPUpdate
After years of work, Ontario faculty say major victory achieved on protecting public universities
/in Did you know?, Education in Politics, Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneSome possible protection given our current financial situation.
Ontario universities at crossroads as four-year domestic tuition freeze puts some in financial trouble
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneThe long awaited report from the Blue Ribbon Panel is set to be delivered any day now. The results of this report could have immense impact on all Ontario universities and given the budget forecast that Laurier has been given it may impact us more.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-university-tuition-freeze/
No Place for Hate!
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneEveryone deserves to be who they are and feel safe, valued and supported at work, school or their community. Canada’s unions will always fight for a fairer, more equitable future for all – including our children. When workers organize together, we lift everyone.
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https://wlusa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/026-Attach-2-Egale-Pride-Safety-Toolkit.pdf
https://wlusa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/026-Cross-Country-Response-to-Anti-2SLGBTQI-Protests.pdf
United Way Spirit Awards
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochranePlease join us on April 20th, 2023 at our Annual Spirit Awards in celebration of you, and your community support!
Through United Way Waterloo Region Communities annual fundraising and community impact, we helped 135,688 individuals and families last year and contributed 2,104 hours to agency projects right here in Waterloo Region.
We gather to celebrate and express our gratitude for the dedication and effort of caring individuals, engaged companies, and committed nonprofit agencies. This year’s celebration will feature a reception, dinner, awards and an opportunity to connect with other community-minded people.
Join us as we honour community heroes and generate more #LocalLove. The celebration will not be complete without you!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday April 20th, 2023
Location: Tapestry Hall
74 Grand Ave S, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L9
https://goo.gl/maps/A7acerXRB1HG7Eze8
Time: 5 PM Cocktail Hour | 6 PM Dinner & Awards
Early Pricing: Individual Ticket – $85 | Early Table of 8 – $680 until Friday March 17th at 11:59 PM
Regular Pricing: Individual Ticket – $100 | Table of 8 – $800 until Friday, April 14th at 11:59 PM
Click here to get your tickets!
Thank you for your Spirit and continued support of our community. If you have questions before or during the event, please contact info@uwaywrc.ca or call 519-888-6100.
Celebrate Pride!!
/in Pride, Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneLGBT PRIDE 2022 IN WATERLOO
Pride Festival 2022 Parades, Gay Events & Parties In Waterloo
https://allevents.in/waterloo/lgbt-pride?ref=cityselect-eventlist
Starling Minds – A New Mental Health
Fitness Program Available to All
OSSTF/FEESO Members
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneIn December 2021, we were delighted to announce our partnership with Starling Minds, and we are excited to share with you that through OTIP, Starling Minds is now available to members and their families at no cost.
Starling Minds offers 24/7 access to a digital mental health platform that can help members proactively build healthier, more positive life-long habits into their daily lives and build resilience to stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression.
The impacts of the pandemic and its variants have created a massive strain on students, educators, and the education community. With constant school shutdowns and remote learning mandates, educators are working to maintain education standards for their students. However, it leaves little time and energy for educators to care for themselves.
To register for Starling Minds, members simply need to visit http://member.starlingminds.com/ and use the access code OSSTFMEMBER (all-caps).
We’ve created the attached communication to help you promote Starling Minds to members within your local units. Please share it in your weekly/monthly communications with members. A brochure is also attached for distribution to your members.
On May 5th, the team at Starling invites local OSSTF/FEESO leaders to join them for a 30-minute webinar to learn more about this digital mental health platform and how it can support your members in their mental health journey.
Sign up for the webinar here: https://info.starlingminds.com/may-5-leaders-session-osstf.
For any inquiry about Starling Minds, please reach out to Debra Stevens at Starling Minds: Debra.stevens@starlingminds.com.
If you would like to learn more about the partnership between OSSTF and Starling Minds please contact John Wells at John.Wells@osstf.ca.
Hello OSSTF Members,
Managing your stress and anxiety can be difficult and draining, so we wanted to remind you of the support our partners at Starling Minds have available for you to use.
Starling Minds offers 24/7 access to a digital mental health platform that can help you proactively build healthier, more positive life-long habits into their daily lives.
To register or log into your existing account, visit http://member.starlingminds.com/ and use the access code OSSTFMEMBER (all-caps) if you’re accessing the program for the first time!
You can also invite your family members to join Starling Minds by simply visiting http://member.starlingminds.com and using the access code OSSTFFAMILY (all-caps)
Make self-care a priority with Starling Minds.
Starling’s Live Events:
● Please see the attached brochure for more information about Starling Minds’ Mental Fitness Challenge and how to sign up for it. The Mental Fitness Challenge is a 6-week free initiative hosted by founder and Chief Science Officer Dr. Andrew Miki to help educators like you build resilience to stress, anxiety and burnout.
Starling offrira également un défi de forme mentale en français pour tous les éducateurs francophones. Plus de détails sur cette initiative française seront partagés dans les prochaines semaines.
● Starling also offers customized webinar sessions for your members to help them build confidence and acquire the skills and tools they need to feel more resilient and engaged in their lives. If you would like to schedule a webinar for your local unit, reach out to Starling minds at customers@starlingminds.com
For technical support or questions about the program, please reach out to members@starlingminds.com.
Fitness Program Available to All
OSSTF/FEESO Members