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Justin Liu embarks on his Leave for Change Journey to Malawi

Justin Liu, Laboratory Assistant in UofG’s Agriculture and Food Laboratory will be serving as a Dairy Lab Technician Advisor for The Malawi Milk Producers Association while on Leave for Change. You can check out Justin’s profile and follow Justin’s journey from October 28-November 26, 2017 on his blog.

Wayne Johnston in Ghana

Wayne Johnston embarks on his Leave for Change Journey to Ghana

UofG Library’s Wayne Johnston, Librarian, is serving as a Website Development Specialist for The National Vocational Training Institute in Ghana while on Leave for Change. You can follow Wayne's journey for the next 3 weeks on Wayne's blog.  To find out how you can embrace an adventure of a lifetime and volunteer your talents and skills visit our Leave for Change web pages.

PSA Compact Ratification

The University is pleased to announce that members of the Professional Staff Association, which represents more than 800 professional and managerial employees, and the University of Guelph have ratified the renewal Agreement that was tentatively agreed to on August 17, 2017.

PSA Ratification Vote

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.

University, Professional Staff Association Reach Tentative Agreement

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.

USW 4120 Collective Agreement Ratification

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).

USW Ratification Vote

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

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