The UW Staff Association is the official voice of staff at the University of Waterloo. Our mission is to cultivate a progressive work environment where employees feel safe, empowered to grow, and able to thrive.
News
President's Report: January 2026
Alyssa’s report covers our Memorandum of Agreement revisions, the University budget, flexible and hybrid work, workplace accommodations, transparency around our conversations with UW, the Strategic Talent Performance Framework, opportunities for staff to shape UW leadership, and more.
President's Report: December 2025
Alyssa’s first report as UWSA president covers the Memorandum of Agreement with UW revisions, the University’s budget update, flexible and hybrid work guidelines, proposed changes to the pension and benefits committees (and potential changes to the pension plan), and more.
Working together to modernize our agreement with UW
The University of Waterloo and the University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) are working together to modernize our Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). The MoA outlines the formal relationship between UWSA and the University and sets out how we work together on issues and policies that affect University Support Group (USG) staff.
Events
February 2026 Area Reps Meeting
The UWSA Area Representatives Council is a space to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA leadership and staff members across the University. Most meetings are open to Area Reps, with one meeting each term open to all staff.
The February meeting topic is still to be confirmed.
March 2026 Area Reps Meeting
The UWSA Area Representatives Council is a space to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA leadership and staff members across the University. Most meetings are open to Area Reps, with one meeting each term open to all staff.
The March meeting topic is still to be confirmed.
April 2026 Area Reps Meeting
The UWSA Area Representatives Council is a space to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA leadership and staff members across the University. Most meetings are open to Area Reps, with one meeting each term open to all staff.
The April meeting topic is still to be confirmed.
May 2026 Area Reps Meeting
The UWSA Area Representatives Council is a space to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA leadership and staff members across the University. Most meetings are open to Area Reps, with one meeting each term open to all staff.
The May meeting topic is still to be confirmed.
June 2026 Area Reps Meeting
The UWSA Area Representatives Council is a space to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA leadership and staff members across the University. Most meetings are open to Area Reps, with one meeting each term open to all staff.
The June meeting topic is still to be confirmed.
Blog
Board Report: Fall 2025
Here's what your UWSA Board got up to in the fall term.
Board Report: Spring 2025
Here's what your UWSA Board’s been up to recently!
What Your Gen Z Colleagues Want You to Know
As part of our “What Your Colleagues Want You to Know” series, we asked members under 30 what they want coworkers to know about their day-to-day reality at work—because the assumptions we carry about our own generation and others can quietly shape our workplace culture.
Consider how these perspectives might shape your interactions—not just with younger colleagues, but with everyone you work with. Sometimes, understanding one generation better helps us build a more inclusive and empathetic workplace for all.
Opportunities
A UWSA member is needed for the nominating committee to support the consideration and recommendation of a new candidate for the position of Vice-President, Research and International.