The motion marks an evolution in APUO’s calls to the university. Previous statements by the union highlighted incidents of academic infringements by the U of O related to pro-Palestinian protests on campus in December 2023. The union also published a statement on the right to protest on campus, calling for “transparency and for divestment from corporations complicit in human rights abuses.”
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) and the University of Ottawa reached a two-year tentative agreement last Friday, Jan. 17, per the APUO.
Following an unsuccessful round of conciliation meetings between the U of O and the APUO, 80.9 per cent of APUO members voted in favour of going on strike if necessary.
Inadequate negotiations between the University of Ottawa and their full-time professors led to a protest Wednesday, and the possibility of a late November strike.
“For health and safety, I still have some misgivings. I am still a bit concerned,” said U of O associate professor Veldon Coburn on the return to campus plan.
The ICUO met to discuss issues with bimodal learning and pitch changes and accommodations that might alleviate issues.
“As student representatives to the Board of Governors of the University of Ottawa, we want to express our disappointment with the response of the University and many members of our community to the recent racist events occurring on campus,” write Jamie Ghossein & Saada Hussen the undergraduate student representatives on the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors.
The Inter-Union Coalition of the University of Ottawa (ICUO) has written a letter to U of O président Jacques Frémont expressing their concerns with the University of Ottawa’s plan for the fall 2020 semester.
“We want to send a strong message to Doug Ford and his government that some of his policies are not actually policies that are supported by students and workers on campus,” said Anne-Marie Roy, one of the organizers of the protest.
“(These changes are) not benefitting anyone except Ford and his cronies … we’re going to have to fight back.” — Susan Spronk, president of the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa.
Over the summer, the SFUO, Board of Governors, and Senate established new facilities, programs and services for students. It was a busy one.
The U of O struggles with pay equity amongst professors, but special advisor to the president, Steffany Bennet, says things are changing for the better with the help of data.
A judge has ruled in favour of a challenge brought forward by the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) in 2015 over a salary increase for two senior executives at the U of O.
BOG vice-president resources Marc Joyal started his presentation by talking about how the U of O is facing an estimated $14.6-million deficit for the current fiscal year, a period that ends on April 30, 2017.
According to a memo sent to U of O staff from president Jacques Frémont, the university is facing a $15-million deficit this fiscal year and has been consulting with the heads of faculties and services to see how they can soften the blow.
Amir Attaran, who is a former Canada Research Chair holder, was denied a renewal in the position, and he alleges that this was due to discriminatory practices.
U of O raises to upper admin is unacceptable A recent lawsuit launched by the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) against the University of Ottawa, regarding some of the pay raises to members of the upper administration has raised concerns about how much those who run our universities are making. In …
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) is asking for judicial review regarding raises given to two senior university administrators.
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) is asking for judicial review regarding raises given to two senior university administrators.
U of O president aims to create ‘unmatched’ bilingual resource to contribute to public policy Photo by Mico Mazza CANADA WILL SEE its first school of government at the University of Ottawa as early as 2015, according to plans led by university president Allan Rock. The new school will aim to create a “national, …
Students can breathe easier now that the potential professors’ strike at the University of Ottawa has been avoided.
The University of Ottawa and its professors will attempt to reach a collective bargaining agreement before Aug. 8 to avoid the possibility of a strike or lockout following months of negotiations
The University of Ottawa and its faculty association, the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO), reached a collective agreement Sept. 20, after 16 months of negotiations. Talks for the agreement began in April of 2011.
