Your voice starts here

The UW Staff Association provides members with:

A voice in University decision making
Protection under University of Waterloo policies
Confidential support and advocacy
Professional development opportunities
Grants and scholarships
Group discounts and corporate memberships
Events and other ways to connect

News

Oct. 23, 2024Congratulations to our new directors and president-elect
It’s official! Our 2024 election results were announced at our annual meeting this morning (a full meeting recap and Q&A is coming next week). I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s elections, as either a candidate or a voter. Your involvement in your Association is so important! You are the true drivers of change and we cannot do our work without you!

Congratulations to incoming president-elect Alyssa Kuron, returning directors Kosi Ike-Orji and Ken Berry, and new directors Gail Bender and Matthew Grant.
Oct. 9, 2024We're celebrating staff on 10/10 Day
To celebrate October 10—"10/10 day”—we asked members to share what they appreciate about their colleagues, and received nearly 100 entries applauding the great work staff are doing across our campuses.

In particular, we heard about co-workers who create a positive and inclusive work environment, are understanding and supportive of others, who share their expertise to help others learn and grow, and are generous collaborators.

Here are just a handful of the 98 submissions:
Oct. 7, 2024Call for vendors for the 2024 Winterfest Handmade Market
We’re looking for vendors for the 2024 Winterfest Handmade Market (formerly the UWSA Craft Show & Sale), taking place December 3 and 4 in the Student Life Centre.

This year, we are asking vendors to apply to ensure that this opportunity is accessible to all members of the UWaterloo community. Staff, faculty, students, retirees, and alumni are all welcome to apply! All items sold must be handmade by the applicant. Applications are due October 23 25.

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Events

Oct. 28, 2024Retirement Planning Workshop
Registration re-opened with higher capacity!

This free retirement planning workshop, sponsored by the UWSA and the UWRA and hosted by RTOERO (Retired Teachers of Ontario), is for everyone—whether you’re a staff member retiring this year or considering retirement in the next few years.
Nov. 14, 2024Area Representatives Meetings
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.
Dec. 12, 2024Area Representatives Meetings
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.

All upcoming events

Blog

Oct. 20, 2024President's Report: October 2024
Yessenia wraps up her term as president with a look back on the 2023–24 year and where the UWSA is headed.
Sep. 17, 2024President’s update: September 2024
This month, Yessenia has updates on the UW career advisor position, the Strategic Talent & Performance Management Framework and the merit program, our elections, and some important upcoming events on campus this month.
Aug. 27, 2024UWSA 101: Governance and Operations
The role of the board vs the work of the Association

This is part three of our “UWSA 101” series, in which we explain how the UWSA works, your rights as a member, and how to participate in our upcoming elections!