Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association
Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association
Memorandum 20:12 Date: March 11, 2020 To: Presidents and Administrative Officers; Local, Federated and Provincial Associations From: David Robinson, Executive Director Re: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) CAUT is actively monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has currently assessed the risk as low for Canadians. However, the situation […]
Memorandum 20:08 Date: March 2, 2020 To: Presidents and Administrative Officers; Local, Federated and Provincial Associations From: David Robinson, Executive Director Re: Call for Nominations for CAUT Academic Librarians’ and Archivists’ Distinguished Service Award CAUT is soliciting nominations for the CAUT Academic Librarians’ and Archivists’ Distinguished Service Award. The Award was established in 1994 […]
International Women’s Day Brunch This Saturday, March 7 in Kitchener! WLUFA and WLUSA have jointly purchased a table for this event and there are still seats available. Please let us know if you would like to attend. The seats will go to the first three female faculty who commit to attending.
The WLUFA Diversity and Equity Committee would like to invite you to a series of coffee chats to explore and support faculty wellness. We plan to host a number of coffee chats with faculty (full-time and contract) on both campuses to learn about your needs and interest in accessing resources to support health and wellbeing, […]
** La version française suit ** Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en Nation The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) expresses solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en Nation and its Hereditary Chiefs who are insisting upon respect for their autonomy and sovereignty over their unceded land. Forceful intervention by the police will not resolve this dispute. Respectful and meaningful […]
Memorandum 20:07 Date: February 19, 2020 To: Presidents and Administrative Officers; Locals, Provincials and Federated Associations From: David Robinson, Executive Director Re: Fair Dealing Week – February 24-28, 2020 Users’ rights under the Copyright Act, hard won after many years of advocacy, have been under attack. The publishing industry, in decline as it struggles to […]
The following is sent on behalf of David Monod, WLUFA President Dear colleagues, As you have doubtless heard, all four public school teachers’ unions in Ontario will be on strike this Friday, February 21. This is the biggest job action Ontario teachers have taken since their current labour dispute with the province began—and indeed since […]
National Week of Advocacy: Deadline Extension – February 21, 2020 With a newly-elected minority government in Ottawa, 2020 presents a significant opportunity to call for a strong federal partner in post-secondary education. Meeting with local representatives is an important avenue to garner support and momentum on our priorities. The current House of Commons schedule has […]
February / février 2020 Updated CAUT Travel Advisory This revised Legal Travel Advisory includes updates as of January 2020 pursuant to the new Federal Preclearance Act and also considers developments in the search of electronic devices in preclearance zones and at other border entry points of both the US and Canada. It replaces all earlier […]
February / février 2020 CRA’s T2200 Tax Form and the Professor This advisory provides information on the customary use of the CRA’s T2200 form for claiming employment expenses, as an academic staff member or grant recipient. It also discusses possible options in the event that the institution refuses to issue a T2200 form. It is […]