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Dear WLUFA, We are writing to thank you for your support during our 2008-2009 strike and to share information about our current round of negotiations. As you may have heard, CUPE 3903, representing contract professors, teaching assistants, and graduate research assistants at York University and Glendon College, have set a strike deadline for 12 April […]

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Solidarity is Pink We have all seen the effects of homophobic and transphobic harassment in schools in several high-profile suicides by young people. These tragedies have prompted many to take action and raise awareness of bullying. Homophobic and transphobic harassment is happening in our schools and workplaces, sometimes on a daily […]

WLUFA is delighted to announce the result of the ratification vote. The Members voted 83.5% in favour of ratification of the tentative agreement. The Board of Governors has already ratified the agreement. We will be in touch with you with further information as it becomes available. Sincerely, Judy Bates

Greetings, According to the Ontario Labour Relations Board for ratification votes, all votes must be by secret ballot. Voting closes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16 in Waterloo and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 in Brantford. Please see the Summary for ratification. Voting in person at Laurier Brantford Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 […]

There will be ratification meetings to discuss and vote on the tentative agreement for the Full-time Bargaining Unit at the locations listed below. Please note that further details about the voting process will be sent to Members early next week. Brantford Campus Date: Monday, March 12, 2012 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: SCJ 127 – SC […]

I am delighted to announce that WLUFA reached a tentative settlement with the employer at 3:00 am this morning.  The team is exhausted after two very long days of negotiating but will begin to prepare a summary and draft of the articles negotiated in this round of bargaining for your information.  We will contact you […]

An Open Letter to Students from WLUFA

WLUFA  Bargaining Update  By Bill Salatka I have written this newsletter for the benefit of those Members who were unable to attend the bargaining unit meetings held before reading week.  In order to explain the bargaining activities between WLUFA and the Administration, it is necessary to understand the bargaining priorities of each party.  The bargaining […]

Letter to President Judy Bates from OTF February 13, 2012: Ontario Teachers’ Federation Supports WLUFA

Friday, Feb. 9, 2:00 am NEGOTIATIONS REACH AN IMPASSE The team spent more than 12 hours at the table on Wednesday and has worked since 9:00 am on Thursday morning until now. Unfortunately, all our hard work has failed to result in an agreement. We remain at an impasse with the administration and we have […]