So far, 354 people have taken our UWSA quiz and the results have been very interesting. We thought we’d share some of the facts that UWSA members collectively knew best—and didn’t know.
But first: Congratulations to Jennifer Murray and Sarah Landy on winning the prize draw. We hope you enjoy your Canada’s Wonderland visit and gift card!
Here’s what UWSA staff and representatives are working on this month, including campus safety, progress on the Bill 124 salary settlement adjustment, ways to get involved with the UWSA, and recently funded programs for staff.
Here’s what UWSA staff and representatives are working on this month, what’s happening with the board of directors, and more:
The guest presentation at our May Area Reps meeting was from HR’s Chantal Moore who gave a presentation about annual salary increases. You can download the presentation slides from the HR website (PDF). The conversation broadened into questions about how the salary structure works in general and we’ve followed up on a few questions since the meeting. We hope this information helps!
Here's what president Agata Jagielska shared at the May 11 Area Reps meeting about renegotiating salaries post-Bill 124, policy development, changes at the Board of Directors, fitness programs for staff, and more.
It is with broken hearts that we let you know that a long-standing member of the UWSA executive and the Board of Directors Michael Herz has passed away on January 14, 2023; he was 59 years old. The news is devastating to his family, friends and colleagues, and also to the Staff Association as a whole.
As 2022 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this past year.
What has our team been up to?!
The UWSA operations team and board of directors started the year strong with a strategic visioning exercise and governance training. We’ve been meeting with our governance expert throughout the year to discuss what the UWSA will look like in the coming years and have been planning for a successful future.
Work here at UWSA continues on behalf of all members, and I am very pleased to report we’ve had some big wins this year! Here’s just a few of them:
Transparent communication is essential in all areas of life, but especially in the workplace. We believe the UW communications about working remotely and the return to campus plan last week showed a lack of clarity and compassion for employees.
Good riddance to 2021, right? Just when we thought we could put the pandemic behind us, it came roaring back to disrupt our time with friends and family over the holiday break. Although 2021 may not have been everything you hoped, this pandemic has allowed for some myth-busting and self-growth. It is clearer than ever that complete separation of the personal from the professional is not possible. In 2022, let’s welcome and honor whole human beings working at UWaterloo, and help create a work environment where people are supported to engage their hearts and minds.