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The UW–UWSA Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) outlines how the University and the University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) collaborate on issues and policies that affect University Support Group (USG) staff.

The working group has been meeting weekly since November and is making steady progress toward key changes, including establishing a more structured and formal salary negotiation process and reviewing the scope of UWSA membership.

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.

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.

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.

A holiday gift guide full of discounts for UWSA members!

At UWSA, we love seeing the difference the Staff Enhancement Grant makes in our members’ lives. Here are just a few stories from recent recipients, showing how they used the grant and the positive impact it had.

Lisa's final president's report, delivered at the 2025 Annual Meeting.

To celebrate "10/10 day" — October 10 — we asked members to tell us about their 10/10 colleagues, and we got more than 300 responses! 

Calling all makers, creators, and small business owners! The 2025 Winterfest Artisan Market (formerly Craft Show & Sale) is back and we're looking for talented vendors of all kinds to join. Applications are first-come, first-selected, with priority for UWSA members. Applications close Wednesday, October 29, at 11:59 p.m.