Syndicate
User login
News & Notices
London Shows Up to Support Union Members
January 23, 2012 - 15:22 — AdminOver 5,000 people braved the cold on Saturday to support locked-out employees of Electro-Motive here in London. UWOSA was there!
London Day of Action - Saturday, January 21st
January 19, 2012 - 19:43 — Admin
Calling all UWOSA Members!
Please come down to Victoria Park this Saturday, January 21st to show that UWOSA supports the locked out employees of Electro Motive, here in London.
We will be meeting at the Cenotaph at 10:45 am, near the corner of Wellington and Dufferin Streets. Look for the orange UWOSA vests - you won't be able to miss them!
Trivia Contest Winners
December 16, 2011 - 14:41 — Admin
Congratulations to the following members who were the first five individuals to correctly complete and return the Trivia Quiz in December's newsletter:
Chris Fleck
Meagan Seale
Clara Fernandes
Tom Crones
Sharon Story
Each winner will receive a lovely UWOSA water bottle.
Well done!
2012 UWOSA Photo Contest
December 9, 2011 - 16:49 — DeniseFarr
2012 UWOSA Photo Contest
WINTER THEME
Submit your entries now!
The UWOSA Photo Contest has begun! This year’s contest has a WINTER THEME, so please ensure that your submissions have something to do with this wonderful season.
There are 3 categories: People, Places and Things. Each member can submit one winter-themed entry per category. The deadline for submissions is January 17, 2012.
John Critchley - UWOSA's new Health & Safety Officer
December 6, 2011 - 15:40 — AdminUWOSA is pleased to announce that John Critchley has been appointed Health and Safety Officer. John was the Area H Steward for Weldon Library, and served as Council Chair prior to being appointed to his new role. John can be found in Western Archives, where he works as a records services assistant.
As the new Health and Safety Officer, John will maintain a watching brief on health and safety issues that affect UWOSA’s membership, investigate questions and complaints from members concerning health and safety, and continue to represent members on Western’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. He will also serve on the Executive, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the union.
Update on Labour Action In Our Community
September 27, 2011 - 18:53 — DebNovakowski
UWOFA-LA
We are happy to report that UWOFA-LA reached a tentative deal on September 20th. They ratified the agreement on Friday, September 23rd and the Board of Governors approved it the same day.
For more information and updates on UWOFA-LA, visit: http://www.uwofa.ca/newsevents/
OPSEU 109
You will recall this is the group that represents Fanshawe College support staff and we are happy to report they also reached a tentative agreement on September 18th.
For more information and updates on OPSEU, visit: http://www.opseucaatsupport.org/2011/09/18/tentative-settlement-reached-...
Both of the above organizations have thanked us for the support we showed to them!
OTHER NEWS
PSAC 611
This is the group which represents postdoctoral associates they are still trying to negotiate their first collective agreement with the university.
To support the postdocs, visit: http://petition.web.net/psac/node/52
London Knights - Discounted Tickets for UWOSA Members
September 12, 2011 - 13:54 — AdminUWOSA has worked with the John Labatt Centre this year to simplify the process for members to obtain discounted tickets.
The cost is $17.25 per ticket. Remember to tell the seller that you are using the promo code UWOSA to receive the discount.
There are now two ways to get your tickets:
1. Buy your tickets in person at the OMAC Mortgages London Knights Armoury- entrance off of Talbot Street. This is open Monday-Friday 10am- 6pm, and Saturday from 10am-2pm
2. Order your tickets over the phone by calling 519-681-0800 ext 1
There is no service charge if you purchase these tickets in person or over the phone.
Support Western's Librarians & Archivists
September 8, 2011 - 14:58 — Admin
Mediated talks between UWOFA-LA and the UWO administration broke down yesterday after extended negotiating sessions with the employer came to a deadlock at 11:00 a.m. UWOFA-LA is now on strike, and pickets have been set up on Richmond Street and Western Road.
What can UWOSA members do to support our fellow unionized employees?
1. Know your rights as a UWOSA member
Your union expects that you will not perform the work of the employees on strike. Article 5.04 in the UWOSA contract ensures that UWOSA members have the right to decline to perform the normal duties of striking or locked-out employees of UWO during a legal strike. Call the UWOSA office at ext 83028 or email info@uwosa.ca if you have any questions or concerns about this.
2. Attend the rally on Friday, September 9th!
A rally will be held at the main university gates on Richmond Street on Friday at 12:15 p.m. Please attend and support the librarians and archivists at Western who are working to secure a fair contract with the UWO Administration.
3. Write the UWO Administration
Email President Chakma (achakma@uwo.ca) and Board of Governors Chair Frank Angeletti (franka@filion.on.ca). Tell them you support librarians and archivists at Western and the work they do for the entire Western community. Ask them to negotiate a fair and equitable contract.
4. Join UWOFA-LA on the picket line
Show your support by walking with these people for awhile. Together we can make changes on campus
Call to UWOSA Members - Come out and Show your Support for UWOFA-LA!
September 6, 2011 - 15:24 — AdminUWOFA-LA has asked UWOSA to support our Librarian-Archivist colleagues by participating in a series of planned information pickets. The information picket scheduled tomorrow, September 7th, will be held outside Weldon Library at 12:00 pm.
UWOSA Stewards will participate in this information picket, and all UWOSA members are being asked to come out and show their support and solidarity.
See you tomorrow at noon!
Sad News
September 1, 2011 - 16:00 — AdminUWOSA is sad to announce the passing of member Nikki Petrie in the Department of Nursing on August 23rd.
Nikki's department has posted a lovely page honouring her memory at: http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/news/stories/2011/08_25_petrie_nikki.html. Our thoughts go out to Nikki's family and friends during this difficult time.