Following nine days of negotiations, 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 October 31, 2021.
Negotiating committees for the University and the Union are recommending ratification of the agreement, which addresses several key priorities for both sides.
Congrats to our December “G” Thanks Winner! Karen Bygden!
Charin Rivet shared in her Kudoboard nomination: “I would like to nominate Karen Bygden in Payment Services. Karen is dedicated, hardworking, reliable and always willing to fill in when needed. She is an integral part of the ECS team and we couldn't manage without her! So grateful that she is on our team! Thank you Karen!”
Congrats to Our November "G" Thanks Winner! Brenda St Croix!
Samantha Casey shared: “The UofG Sustainability Office would love to give a HUGE "G" thanks to Naomi and Brenda, who help ensure items are properly sorted at the UC Chef's Hall sorting station. They have been instrumental in helping prevent contamination in our front-of-house composting and recycling in the UC Chef's Hall and have helped educate many students, staff, and faculty about how to sort on campus properly. They both deserve a giant "G," thanks! We appreciate them and their work immensely!
Congrats to our October “G” Thanks Winner! Kelly Hunter!
Hilary Holmes shared in her Kudoboard nomination:
Kindness, the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate can help make our community stronger, more connected, and more resilient.
In honour of World Kindness Day on 11.13.22, the Gratitude, Recognition, and Employee Appreciation Together (GREAT) Initiative challenges you to focus on being kind to others and yourself by completing our Kindness Challenge for each day of the month of November.
The December 2022/January 2023 Holiday Schedule is now available on the Human Resources website.
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, the Time Off for Voting HR Memo outlines the process to be followed regarding the upcoming election on October 24, 2022.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Staff Relations.
On April 11, 2022, the Ontario government passed Bill 88, which amended the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to create a new obligation for employers with twenty-five (25) or more employees to prepare and implement a written policy by October 11, 2022 with respect to the electronic monitoring of employees.
Congrats to our September “G” Thanks Winner! Abby Weagant!
Mark Colvin wrote in his kudoboard nomination: Humongous and tremendous shout out to all of our Housing Team for moving in 5,100 students over the Labour Day weekend. Specifically, I wanted to thank Abby Weagant for stepping up and organizing the whole weekend and working tirelessly. With our facilities manager being off suddenly due to a long-term leave, Abby stepped up, took charge of the entire weekend and I don’t think slept over the full 3 days. SO KUDOS to Abby for stepping up and being AMAZING!
Congrats to our August “G” Thanks! Winner Mylene Corzo Lopez!
Lyndsay Schram wrote in her kudoboard nomination:
The Dry Bean Team would like to give a HUGE G THANKS to [...] @Mylene Corzo Lopez for her amazing help today tackling the weeds in our azuki field. We really couldn't have done it without you. I hope you enjoyed the free workout ;)
When learning that she was this month’s winner, Mylene shared: