News

Monday, November 11, 2024

Call for Members: Dispute Resolution Pool, Area Reps Planning Committee

The UWSA Appointments Committee is seeking applications for two positions: The Dispute Resolution Pool and Area Representatives Vice Chair. Applications are due November 20.

Call for members: Dispute Resolution Pool

Friday, November 1, 2024

2024 UWSA Annual Report released

Last year we announced three strategic priorities to guide us over the next three years: Advance Governance Excellence, Enhance Member Experience, and Outreach for our Future. Our Annual Report provides updates on what the UWSA Operations Team has been up to over the past year in these areas and beyond!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

2024 Annual Meeting Recap and Q&A

Missed the Annual Meeting? We've got you. Here's a summary of decisions and announcements, answers to questions received at the meeting, our new look, our 2024 annual report, and more!

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Congratulations 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.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

We're celebrating staff on 10/10 Day

10 out of 10 day: Give a colleague 10 out of 10 today.

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:

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Call for vendors for the 2024 Winterfest Handmade Market

Red banners over a blue background with very large, semi-transparent snowflakes.

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.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Meet the 2024 Director & President Candidates

Meet the candidates, in white text on a red background with a transparent wave shape in the background

Starting October 7, all UWSA members will be invited to vote for new directors to join the UWSA Board of Directors and the next UWSA president. There are two candidates for president and six for director, with four open seats on the board.

Monday, September 16, 2024

Nominations open for UWSA leadership roles

The UWSA is seeking nominations for two important leadership roles: The president-elect and four directors to help lead the association for the next three years.

Presidents and directors make a real difference to the association and its members

Monday, August 12, 2024

UWSA investment disclosure

In May 2024, hundreds of staff and faculty signed an open letter calling for (among other things) the employee associations at Waterloo and Laurier to “disclose and divest all funds and investments from all companies complicit in Israeli apartheid, occupation, and genocide.”

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Calls for Members: Appointments, Area Reps Planning, and Parking Advisory committees

The UWSA Appointments Committee is seeking applications for three committees:

The UWSA Appointments Committee
The UWSA Area Representatives Planning Committee
The UW Parking Advisory Committee

All UWSA members will be considered, regardless of appointment type or contract length! Please submit the UWSA committee application form by August 1.