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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. 

The Day of Mourning offers us the opportunity to stand together with the country’s workers to remember those who have lost their lives or been injured on the job, and to reflect on what needs to be done to prevent further workplace deaths and injuries.

A joint proclamation recognizing the day has been issued by U of G and the University’s employee groups.

Congratulations to the seven members of the University of Guelph community who have been selected to participate in Leave for Change in 2017.

Effective Thursday, June 1st, 2017, where operationally feasible, the University will be functioning under the guidelines indicated in the Summer Hours Bulletin.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Staff Relations at ext. 56598.

T4 and T4A slips were issued at the end of February.  If you have not received your copy, please contact Human Resources by phone 519 824-4120 ext 53374 or email.

The University of Guelph is negotiating a renewal collective agreement with CUPE 1334, the union that represents approximately 240 trades, custodial and maintenance workers on campus.

The University values the work of members of CUPE 1334, and recognizes and appreciates their contributions. The University is committed to constructive, collective bargaining and to reaching a fair settlement.