In the most recent round of negotiations, there was significant discussion amongst the Membership in terms of early retirement packages and how there is a general feeling that early retirement packages will no longer exist for WLUSA Members. Historically, when the University has faced budget constraints, an early retirement incentive program is launched as a […]
As a new school year begins, so does a brand-new contest from OTIP. We want to give you the chance to win $10,000 in cash or 1 of 2 $500 VIA Rail gift cards to help you get wherever it is that you want to go! You could buy that new car, save for your […]
TORONTO – August 31 2020 – Following the failure of the Ministry of Labour to adequately respond to their requests for appropriate health and safety standards in publicly funded schools, Ontario’s four major teacher and education worker unions say they have been left with no choice but to file formal appeals with the Ontario Labour Relations Board […]
After a ratification meeting held on September 3, 2020, Members of the Wilfrid Laurier University Staff Association (WLUSA), a bargaining unit under the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF), voted 94% in favour of ratifying the new Collective Agreement. Wilfrid Laurier University’s Board of Governors is set to meet on Friday, September 11 to ratify […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]