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Unnecessary Layoffs Now Completed

May 19, 2009 - 10:19 — DavidEmpey

Western's Administration has now given notice to the 28 UWOSA members whose positions have been eliminated as a result of the University's budget reductions. Combined with terminations of PMA staff and unfilled vacancies, well over 100 full time staff positions have been eliminated at the University.

Some Good News in the Provincial Budget

March 27, 2009 - 07:13 — DavidEmpey

The Ontario Budget, tabled by the McGuinty Government on March 26, contained few surprises in those provisions related to University funding. But there is some good news for staff at Western and other Universities.

The Cost of the Golden Handshake

March 23, 2009 - 08:17 — DavidEmpey

As has been widely reported, UWO President Paul Davenport will receive a lucrative retiring allowance when he departs Western on June 30. He will, under this allowance, continue to be paid for two years after he leaves Western. The value of this allowance is in excess of $700,000. This is in addition to the generous pension he will receive (a pension which is significantly more generous than the ones enjoyed by staff or faculty). UWOSA believes this type of "golden handshake" is inappropriate at the best of times, and repugnant at a time when jobs are threatened.

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