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@UWOFA

The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) is the certified bargaining agent for academic staff, and librarians & archivists at Western.

 London, Ontario
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Joined October 2009
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Congratulations to @rmjhudson and @Jeff_Weiler who were awarded Brain Star Awards from @CAN_ACN and @CIHR_IRSC - recognizing the excellence of research by students and trainees in neuroscience, mental health and addiction.

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Happening today!
Honor Brabazon (@honorbrabazon) profile pictureHonor Brabazon@honorbrabazon26 Jun 2020
FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION July 3 1:00-2:30pm EST Zoom Registration: forms.gle/CvLqnmCEka5w6rGM8 Received lots of lovely, enthusiastic responses to my @CAUT_ACPPU/@AcademicMatters article from faculty/instructors asking to continue critical discussion of universities’ responses to COVID.
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Heartfelt congratulations to UWOFA members Cheryl Forchuk and Jeremy McNeil who have been awarded the 2020 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research. news.westernu.ca/2020/07/che…
Cheryl Forchuk, Jeremy McNeil earn 2020 Hellmuth Prizes - Western News - Western University

Cheryl Forchuk, Jeremy McNeil earn 2020 Hellmuth Prizes - Western News - Western University

Nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk and Biology professor Jeremy McNeil have been awarded the 2020 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.

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The final version of the Librarians & Archivists Collective Agreement for 2019-2023 has been posted on our website. uwofa.ca/system/files/Collec…
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In support of our community, @UWOFA has donated $2,000 to @LondonFoodBank1.
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PSAC Members Ratify Tentative Agreement with Serco bit.ly/2XOTf8b #canlab #nlpoli @YvonneJJones @UNDEUEDN @UNDE_President
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UWOFA issues statement in opposition to the proposed @Western partnership with @Navitas. uwofa.ca/article/uwofa-state… #NotoNavitas
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UWOFA is working to ensure safe and fair working conditions during pandemic: uwofa.ca/article/workload-an…
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@UWOFA President, John Ciriello has been awarded the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry the 2020 Alumni of Distinction Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research. Congratulations John.
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The Graduate Teaching Assistants and Post Doctoral Researchers are heading to conciliation with @WesternU. @UWOFA is proud to support @PSAC610. Let the postdocs know they are not alone! #WorkersOfWesternUnite #PurpleAndPoor
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We will be back to this again.
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Our bargaining team is back at the table today! It’s time for @WesternU to give our members the contract they deserve! Tweet out your support to let postdocs know they are not alone! #WorkersOfWesternUnite #PurpleAndPoor
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our email writing campaign. There is an update on our website: uwofa.ca/article/update-disc…
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"I would say there is a very good chance we'll be open — physically open — in September," said Shepard. "What that will look like is still up for grabs." westerngazette.ca/news/shepa…
Shepard says 'very good chance' for in-person fall classes

Shepard says 'very good chance' for in-person fall classes

Shepard answered questions on what life on campus could look like in September.

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UWOFA would like to thank all frontline workers, especially today. #workersdayofmourning.
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Imperial, Metric and on campus.
Uncle Duke (@UncleDuke1969) profile pictureUncle Duke@UncleDuke196918 Apr 2020
Imperial, Metric, and Canadian.
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Thank you to all of our members for sharing their stories with us about how the pandemic has affected their lives. We'll be sharing them with the administration at Joint Committee in May. Join our email campaign to get Western to listen to our concerns: bit.ly/3bEqnVK
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UWOFA issues statement about Member care-giving responsibilities during COVID-19. If you are a care giver please take a moment to read: uwofa.ca/article/accommodati…
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OCUFA@OCUFA17 Apr 2020
"Non-tenure-track profs are used to uncertainty about contract renewals. But #COVID19 and related hiring freezes represent an unprecedented threat to their careers. They're increasingly refusing to quietly bear the brunt of the disruption." insidehighered.com/news/2020… #Fairness4CF
Next-level precarity: non-tenure-track professors and COVID-19

Next-level precarity: non-tenure-track professors and COVID-19

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OCUFA@OCUFA17 Apr 2020
"The pandemic has made an already-precarious work force even more vulnerable to decreased wages or job loss.” - The Covid-19 Crisis Is Widening the Gap Between Secure and Insecure Instructors chronicle.com/article/Covid-… #Fairness4CF #OnLab #OnPSE #COVID19
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