University of Western Ontario Staff Association

On July 21, 2010, following numerous bargaining sessions, UWOSA notified the UWO administration that it intends to ask the Ontario Ministry of Labour to appoint a conciliator.

The role of the conciliator is to confer with the parties and endeavour to reach a collective agreement, but has no authority to impose a settlement. Conciliation is a service provided by the Ministry at no cost, and is aimed at facilitating an agreement. Either side may call for a conciliator at any time after notice of desire to bargain has been given.

UWOSA has informed UWO administration that it intends to continue to negotiate.