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.
We will come to your lab and take all of your old chemicals for disposal.
If you want your old chemicals disposed or for a hazardous waste lab assessment, call the Lab Safety Officer at 519-824-4120 ext. 54270.
The University of Guelph and CUPE Local 1334, the union representing trades, maintenance and service workers are in conciliation meetings on Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17. The University is looking to achieve an agreement that is fair and recognizes the fiscal and operational realities of the University. Recognizing the importance and challenging issues to be addressed, the University engaged the Union in discussions a year in advance of collective bargaining in order to thoughtfully explore options around staffing and levels of service.
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Applications for 2017 Leave for Change volunteer assignments are due March 1, 2017.
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We want to make sure your postings get the attention you need them to when they get published on the University of Guelph website and so we are changing Friday's posting day to Monday. Effective Tuesday, January 3, 2017, our regular posting days will be Mondays and Wednesdays. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your Human Resources Consultant or Tina Medeiros via HRHiring@uoguelph.ca.
The University and The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1334, representing custodial, trades and maintenance employees have met over the course of four bargaining dates in an effort to reach a renewal agreement which expired April 30, 2016. The University was advised by the Union of its decision to make an application to the Ministry of Labour for an appointment of a provincially appointed Conciliation Officer.
The December 2016/January 2017 Holiday Schedule is now available on the Human Resources website.
Effective October 3, 2016, Allianz Global Assistance will replace our current provider (Europ Assistance USA, Inc). All emergency contact phone numbers will remain the same. If you intend to travel close to and/or during the transition date and would like an updated travel card, you can find one on this Understanding My Coverage document.
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: