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The University of Guelph and the Professional Staff Association (PSA) have reached a tentative renewal agreement for the agreement that expired April 30, 2017. PSA members will now vote on ratification of the agreement. Information pertaining to the vote can be found below.

RATIFICATION DETAILS

DATE:  Thursday, August 24, 2017
TIME:  12:00 pm
LOCATION:  Rozanski Hall, Room 104

For more information on Rozanski Hall, including accessibility features and a building locator, please follow the link below.

The University of Guelph and the Professional Staff Association (PSA), which negotiates terms and conditions of employment for more than 800 professional and managerial employees, have reached a tentative agreement for a renewed compact agreement.

The previous agreement expired May 1, 2017.

Members of USW Local 4120, which represents about 850 administrative, clerical and technical employees, and the University of Guelph have ratified the renewal collective agreement that was tentatively agreed to on June 20, 2017.

During the five days of negotiations, talks were open, respectful and constructive, with the parties committed to addressing several key priorities for both sides.

"Both bargaining teams should be commended for their hard work, focus and dedication in reaching a renewal agreement," states Martha Harley, Associate Vice-President (Human Resources).

The University of Guelph and USW Local 4120 have reached a tentative renewal agreement for the agreement that expired April 30, 2017. USW 4120 members will now vote on ratification of the agreement. Information pertaining to the vote can be found below:

RATIFICATION DETAILS

DATE:  Monday, July 10, 2017
TIME:  11:30 am – 1:30 pm
LOCATION:  War Memorial Hall, 390 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON

Following five days of negotiation, the University of Guelph and United Steelworkers Local 4120, the union that represents about 850 University administrative and technical staff, have reached a tentative renewal agreement.

The current agreement expired April 30.

Both the University and the union’s negotiating committees are unanimously recommending ratification of the agreement, which addresses several key priorities for both sides.

High temperature, high humidity and hard physical work can be a dangerous combination. Working in these conditions or conditions approaching these can cause disorders ranging from heat cramps to heat stroke. Such disorders can be prevented through worker awareness and the implementation of adequate preventive measures.

This alert involves the management of heat stress induced by hot weather that triggers the implementation of a “hot weather” plan. The implementation criteria for the hot weather plan is as follows:-

Help mark a historic moment for U of G by attending the June 8 installation ceremony of our ninth chancellor, Martha Billes. For more information or to RSVP follow this link.

Kick off your Canada 150 summer with the University of Guelph at SummerFest happening June 25 on Johnston Green!  For more information or to volunteer visit the SummerFest web page.

For members of the Leadership Team, a memo has been released regarding the Completion of Performance Reviews for Professional/Managerial Employees.

The University of Guelph is honoured to recognize faculty and staff celebrating 25 years of service at a formal event being hosted by President Vaccarino on May 2.  To view the list of this years 25 year honourees please visit our Awards and Recognition web page.