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UWOSA is an independent union representing administrative and technical staff at the University of Western Ontario. Our members work in every area of the University in a wide variety of roles: Western wouldn't work without UWOSA members.

New Member Welcome - May 25th

May 17, 2012 - 18:22 — Admin

All new and relatively new UWOSA members are invited to the New Member Welcome to be held on Friday, May 25th in the Social Science Centre, Room 2020.

Members have a choice of two sessions: either 12:00 to 1:00 pm or 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Mary Hay at mary.hay@uwosa.ca or ext 85089.

Members Needed for UWOSA Standing Committees

May 15, 2012 - 13:07 — Admin

Members are required for the following UWOSA Standing Committees:

Constitution & Bylaws - Chair: Karen Foullong, Vice President
This committee reviews, provides clarity, and recommend changes to the Constitution and Bylaws.

Finance – Chair: Rob Fournier, Treasurer
This committee reviews UWOSA’s financial statements and investments.

Membership, Newsletter & Social Committee – co-chairs: Denise Farr, Membership Services Officer and Karen Foullong, Vice President
This committee works to advance the educational, social and cultural interests of the Association membership and publishes the newsletter.

Negotiations- Chair: Karen Foullong, Vice President
This committee collects information at local, provincial and federal levels pertinent to university salaries and benefits, gathers information from members regarding issues pertinent to contract negotiations, and prepares a salary/benefits brief.

Education and Training Committee – Chair: John Critchley, President
This committee develops and propose programs and policies which will advance the educational and training needs and interests of the Association membership and establishes criteria and adjudicates applications from members for education and training opportunities.

If you are interested in joining any of these committees, please contact the appropriate chair.

UWOSA AGM - Thursday, April 26th

April 20, 2012 - 12:11 — Admin

UWOSA's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 26th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm in Middlesex College, Room 110. An agenda has been mailed to you (please note the date was wrong on the agenda).

Please remember to bring your Western ID card to gain admittance to this meeting. Members are entitled to 2 hours away from work (including your regularly scheduled lunch period) to attnd this meeting. If you work off campus, you are entitled to up to one hour of additional time for travel. This time does not need to be made up.

Stewards Training in May - Free for UWOSA Members

April 10, 2012 - 15:22 — JohnCritchley

Have you ever thought of becoming a UWOSA Steward (or alternate)? Are you interested in knowing more about the union and what it is about?

Have you done some union training in the past, but want a refresher? If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, Steward Training may just be for you!

UWOSA will be offering Steward Training I next month. The training will be held on Thursday evenings (May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in UCC 60. A light supper will be provided.

In order to complete the training, you must be able to attend every session. We plan on offering Stewards Training II in the Fall and Stewards Training I is a prerequisite.

There are a limited number of spaces available so we will be filling the course on a first-come first-served basis.

To register, please contact Mary Hay at x85089 or by email at mary.hay@uwosa.ca by Monday April 30th.

Thanks

John Critchley
Health and Safety Officer
UWOSA

New Seniority List and Member Discounts

April 9, 2012 - 18:27 — Admin

Seniority List
A new seniority list, complete to January 1, 2012, has now been posted in the Member Area. You must be logged in to access the Member Area.

It is very important that each continuing and sessional member checks the information listed to ensure that it is accurate. If you believe that your entry may be incorrect, please email: deb@uwosa.ca by May 1, 2012.

Deb Novakowski
President

Another Offer from the Stratford Festival for UWOSA Members

Once again, the Stratford festival is offering UWOSA members discounted tickets. This time, it is an early peek at the 2012 season with specially priced balcony seats for select April and May performances of:

• 42nd Street
• Much Ado About Nothing
• The Matchmaker
• The Pirates of Penzance
• You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

For further details, please check out the Member Area on the UWOSA website: http://www.uwosa.ca. You must be logged in to view the Member Area of the site. If you cannot log in, please email info@uwosa.ca or call ext 85089.

Karen Foullong
Membership Services Officer

JLC Promos, Upcoming UWOSA Bus Trips and the 2012 BBQ

March 26, 2012 - 15:22 — Admin

For all UWOSA members,

John Labatt Centre Discounts
Check the "Members Area" of the UWOSA website for recent discounts being offered by the John Labatt Centre.

Upcoming UWOSA Bus Trips
We are proud to offer the following trips through Take a Break Travel. For more details on these trips please see the listings at www.takeabreak.ca.

If you would like to book one these trips or any other trip from the brochure, please contact Laurie Johnston at laurie@takeabreak.ca. Or call her at 519-858-9985. Laurie is handling all the UWOSA trips at Take a Break Travel, and we are happy to be working with her.

Saturday, April 28 - Somerset Mall
Somerset is the epicenter for luxury retail in Michigan with stores such as Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Louis Vitton, Burberry and Pottery Barn. Tour includes transportation and HST. A valid passport is necessary.
Cost for UWOSA members is $36.00; non-members $41.00.

Saturday, June 16 - Port Huron Shopping
Stops will be made at the Giant K-Mart (optional), and Birchwood Mall (anchor stores include Younkers, J.C. Penny, Macy’s and Meijer). The total number of stores at Birchwood is 100. Tour includes transportation and HST. A valid passport is necessary.
Cost for UWOSA members is $35.00; non-members $40.00

Saturday, June 16 - Strawberry Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Celebrate the annual Strawberry Festival with preserves, shortcakes, pies, an antique auction, flea market, and more! There will also be free time to explore the town. Tour includes transportation and HST.
Cost for UWOSA members is $41.00; non-members $46.00

Saturday, August 25 - Winona Peach Festival
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of this festival, with peach sundaes, arts and crafts, a car show and more food than you can eat! Also visit the Dutch Mill Gardens and Country Market for a coffee break and shopping. Tour includes transportation and HST.
Cost for UWOSA members is $41.00; non-members $46.00

UWOSA BBQ - Save the Date!
This year's BBQ will be held on Thursday, June 7th on UC Hill. An email will be sent out closer to the date with details on when you can pick up your ticket.

Stewards Council Appoints Interim Officers

March 22, 2012 - 15:54 — Admin

The UWOSA office welcomes Denise Farr, who was appointed interim Vice President, to serve until April 30, 2012. Also, we are happy to report that Karen Foullong, Area Q Steward, was appointed to replace Denise as UWOSA's Membership Services Officer during this time.

Many of you may know Denise from the UWOSA Luncheons and annual BBQs that she and her committee organize for members each year, and Karen from her role as Area Q Steward or as part of the 2010 UWOSA negotiations team.

NEW Health Care Spending Account for UWOSA Members - Effective April 1, 2012

March 22, 2012 - 15:43 — Admin

Effective April 1, 2012, a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) benefit is available for continuing and sessional UWOSA members. Each member will be allocated $325 per calendar year (for family coverage) or $200 per calendar year (for single coverage) for their HCSA.

Your Health Care Spending Account can be used to cover medical and dental expenses that are not covered (or only partially covered) by your Extended Health and Dental Plan. For instance, you can use it to help pay for prescription dispensing costs, for the portion of a dental bill you would normally pay for yourself, for chiropractors, physiotherapists and massage therapists, and a wide variety of other expenses.

Unused funds from the HCSA may be carried forward one calendar year, but tax laws do not allow it to be carried beyond one year. HCSA allocations that are unused by the end of the second calendar year will be forfeited.

If you would like further information please go to http://www.uwo.ca/humanresources/facultystaff/comp/benefits/hcsa-uwosa.htm

Call for Nominations - UWOSA Vice President

March 15, 2012 - 15:44 — Admin

Dear UWOSA Members,

Stephanie Macleod has resigned as Vice President to accept a position outside UWOSA. We would like to thank Stephanie for her contributions over the years, and wish her all the best in her new role.

This leaves us with a vacancy on our Executive Committee. A new Vice President will be appointed for the electoral term May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2014 at the April 4th meeting of the Stewards Council, as per the Constitution and Bylaws.

This is a full-time release position, open to all members of UWOSA in good standing. If you would like to apply for the role, please email a brief bio (maximum 200 words) to mary.hay@uwosa.ca by March 31, 2012 to be submitted to Stewards’ Council.

Applicants will be expected to attend the Stewards’ Council meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in UCC Room 379 at 12:00 pm to provide a brief (5 minute) presentation to Council. After all presentations, a vote will be held to determine the new Vice President.

If you have any questions regarding the role, or the appointment process, please call ext 85089 or email mary.hay@uwosa.ca.

Migrant Workers Family Support Fund Established after Hamptstead Tragedy

March 6, 2012 - 18:56 — Admin

A tragic collision took place near Hampstead, Ontario, when a flatbed truck collided with a passenger van carrying thirteen agriculture workers working in the poultry industry. Police at the scene reported that the victims in the passenger van were migrant workers. The driver of the flatbed truck was also killed in the collision.

In the wake of the tragic accident, UFCW Canada and the Agriculture Workers Alliance (AWA) have set a Migrant Workers Family Support Fund to immediately assist the families of the workers who were killed, as well as the families of the injured in the horrific accident.

100% of the collected funds donated will be donated to the benefit of families of the injured or killed workers, who include 13 agriculture workers, as well as the driver of the colliding vehicle.

The fund was established on February 7.

To make a contribution to this fund, click HERE

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