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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What’s on the table in bargaining, and what does it mean for you? We’ll be in SSC Thursday October 8, 10-4. Stop by to learn more about what we’re bargaining for and how these decisions shape your learning environment at @westernu.ca. Our working conditions are your learning conditions.

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ontario’s average domestic undergrad tuition fees ⬆️ 3.5% last year to $10,655 – 1 of 4 provinces over $10,000. The 10-year ⬆️ was 17.6% (provincial inflation ⬆️ 30.9%). All Canadians deserve access to education – tell the government to invest in public colleges and universities.

Dark blue map of Canada with the province of Ontario highlighted in yellow. Bubble pointing to Ontario with text that reads "$10,665 average domestic undergrad tuition and fees for 2026-27." Text below the map that reads "1-year increase: 3.5%" and "10-year increase: 17.6%."

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 30 is an opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect. Meaningful reconciliation cannot be contained in a single day. It requires us to consider what we do beyond the words we use today. 🧡 Take time today to learn, reflect, and engage with Indigenous-led events and resources on campus.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That means examining the practices we are part of, learning from Indigenous people and communities, and considering our responsibilities within the institution we help shape.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Universities are places where knowledge is created, taught, collected, preserved, and passed on. They are also institutions shaped by colonial histories and structures.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, September 30, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools and the Survivors, families, and communities who continue to live with their impacts.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Working conditions are learning conditions. What happens at the bargaining table matters to everyone at Western. Ask questions. Start a conversation. Learn more about what’s at stake.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

91.8% of UWOFA Members voted YES. That is a powerful result. Faculty are fighting for fair pay and benefits, sustainable workloads, security for contract faculty, protections around AI, and ensuring instructional labour performed at Western International College is properly governed by the CA.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What would make you vote YES? Maybe it’s your paycheque. Your benefits. Your workload. Uncertainty for contract faculty. What AI means for your work. What Navitas means for Western. Couldn’t attend an info session? Contact UWOFA for a recording. Online voting closes today at 6 p.m. Vote YES!

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Bargaining is about more than what is on the table. It is about what we are prepared to stand behind. Your vote is part of that. 💻 Online voting is open now until 6 p.m. Thursday, September 17. 💬 Have questions? Join the virtual information session today at noon.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What matters to Members, matters at the bargaining table. A YES vote strengthens our position to keep pushing for the priorities we've set together. Bring a colleague and vote today! 🗳️In person: Social Science Kiosk, today until 6pm 💻Can't make it in person? Vote online, Weds 9am to Thurs 6pm

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A YES vote strengthens our negotiating team’s position at the bargaining table and gives them the support to keep pushing for a fair agreement. Make a plan. Bring your colleagues. Vote. In person: today at Conron Hall until 6pm, Tues. at Social Science Kiosk, 9am-6pm Online: Wed. 9am to Thurs. 6pm

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The strike vote starts Monday September 14. Have you made your voting plan? 🗓️ When will you vote? 📍 Where will you vote? 👥 Who will you go with? Talk with your colleagues and connect with your Steward. 🗳️ In-person voting: Sept. 14–15 💻 Online voting: Sept. 16–17 Make your plan.Show up.Vote YES!

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Newly funded postsecondary seats are welcome, the government must recognize that all university programs produce graduates with skills needed for Ontario’s diverse economy. Read our media release: ocufa.on.ca/press-releas...

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Ontario faculty call for long-term planning on university seat allocations - OCUFA

TORONTO, September 10, 2026 – The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations welcomed today’s provision of newly funded postsecondary seats and called on the government to recognize that...

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A strong bargaining position starts with Members who are informed and ready to act. 📣 Information Sessions Sept. 14 | 9–11 a.m. | UC 3110,Conron Hall Sept. 16 | Noon–2 p.m. | Online-details in UWOFA Weekly. Every vote adds to our collective strength. 🗳️ In-person: Sept. 14–15 💻 Online: Sept. 16–17

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Employer has put its salary proposal on the table. Financial pressures on Members and their families continue to grow. The cost of living looks very different today than it did just a few years ago. We know Western can do better, and we expect them to. 📖Full bargaining bulletin link in bio

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We proposed meaningful improvements to the benefits plan because Members shouldn’t have to fall behind as the cost of care rises. ❌ The Employer rejected the package. ❌ Members deserve better. Western needs to do better. 📣 Read the full bulletin. Link in bio.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Join UWOFA at the LDLC Labour Day Picnic Sept. 7. Connect with workers from across the local labour movement, and show your support for UWOFA’s bargaining efforts. Scan the QR code for your BBQ ticket and use link in bio to sign up to volunteer at the UWOFA tent 🍔☀️✊

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

UWOFA is proud to support OPSEU Local 166 through a financial donation and by collecting non-perishable food for striking members and their families. Read and share the OPSEU open letter (link in bio) and drop off a food donation at the UWOFA office if you’re able.

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ontario's government is rushing major changes to teacher education programs through Bill 101 without meaningful consultation. Add your name to support high-quality teacher education, academic freedom, and a stronger public education system in Ontario. tinyurl.com/496srjsr

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The groundwork has been laid. The recommendations are there. This round, we are building on years of work to make real, lasting change to faculty workload. Read more about UWOFA's proposals. 🔗 in bio. #UWOFAstrong #UWOFAready #uwofanegs26

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Workload creep is real. It shows up in every aspect of teaching, research, and service, and it has been building for years. This round, we are continuing work started in 2022 to address it at the bargaining table. Link to full article in bio. #UWOFAstrong #UWOFAready #uwofanegs26

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The recipients of the OCUFA Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards are: Alyssa Counsell, @torontomet.bsky.social Barbara Moktthewenkwe Wall, @trentuniversity.bsky.social Charys Martin, @westernu.ca

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The recipient of the OCUFA Lorimer Collective Bargaining Award is Johanna Weststar, @westernu.ca

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Tuition is going up. OSAP grants are getting cut. During a cost of living crisis, families can't afford to take on more student debt. Students need more grants, not loans. And universities need more funding to help them thrive.

An illustration of hands throwing up graduation caps. Text reads: "Four years of tuition at an Ontario university costs about $40,000. Only 20% of Ontarians age 15-17 have enough saved for tuition. Ontario students more grants, not loans. Ontario universities need more funding."

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

UWOFA bargaining begins today. President, Shawn Hendrikx and Vice-President, Kim Verwaayen share their thoughts on the Western we are bargaining for. Are you ready? #UWOFAstrong #UWOFAready #uwofanegs26

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Meet Elysée Nouvet, UWOFA Deputy Chief Negotiator. The pressure is growing, and what’s at stake is the quality of education at Western. Protecting the conditions that support teaching and learning is something that involves all of us. Are you ready? #UWOFAstrong #UWOFAready #uwofanegs26

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Meet Jeff Tennant, UWOFA Chief Negotiator. The fight for our working conditions and our students' learning conditions belongs to all of us. Are you ready? #uwofastrong #uwofaready #uwofanegs26 #onpse

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

What a day at Victoria Park. This is what solidarity looks like. People from every sector, every background, standing together for the things that matter most to working families in this city. Proud to be part of London's labour community. #MayDay #LdnOnt #OnPSE

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

On April 28, the labour movement marks the National Day of Mourning, honouring workers who have died, been injured or become ill because of their work. We encourage academic staff associations to stand with the labour movement in the ongoing fight to build safer, healthier workplaces for everyone.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

@westernu.ca numbers tell a clear story: more than $1.5 billion in surpluses since 2015, growing reserves, and enrolment rising faster than investment in full-time faculty. The issue is not just sectoral pressure. It is priorities. shorturl.at/y6anO

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

OCUFA is alarmed to see the Ontario government’s proposal to take over #onpse accountability and performance measures and the responsibility for evaluating campus free speech policies. ocufa.on.ca/ocufa-no-mor...

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Inspiring to see students speaking out at the Save OSAP walkout this week. President Shawn Hendrikx and Past President Johanna Weststar attended in solidarity. Financial strain affects students’ academic choices and well being. Accessible and affordable education matters! #saveosap #onpse

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Did you know @westernu.ca over 20% of courses are taught by contract faculty? When universities rely on short-term contracts instead of stable jobs, faculty and students both pay the price. Read the @ocufa.bsky.social op-ed and join the call for #Fairness4CF 🔗 in bio.

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Across Canada, 48% of college and university students report struggling with the cost of tuition fees. That’s almost HALF of students. Federal student grants are on the chopping block. Student support should be increasing, not decreasing. Tell your MP: www.caut.ca/campaigns/gr...

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This Fair Dealing week, we’re breaking down myths and facts about fair dealing. There’s this belief that educators are the reason for the decline in author royalties. That couldn’t be further away from the truth. Learn more at copyright.caut.ca

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Text that reads "Myth: Canadian authors' royalties have declined because educators are paying less for content. Fact: Education institutions are paying more than ever for content that is increasingly digital and not print."

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This Fair Dealing week, we’re breaking down myths and facts about fair dealing. We tend to think of copyright as being only about protecting creators, works and ensuring those creators get paid. But copyright is all about balance. Learn more at copyright.caut.ca

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Text reads "Myth: Copyright's primary purpose is to ensure authors are paid. Fact: Copyright law has always been about balancing users' and creators' rights."

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Ontario students need more grants, not loans. Ontario universities need more funding. Read more about funding universities: tinyurl.com/ysvh6muj

A light teal background with an illustration of hands throwing up graduation hats. Text: Four years of tuition at an Ontario university costs about $40,000. Only 20% of Ontarians age 15-17 have enough saved for tuition. Ontario students need more grants, not loans. Ontario universities need more funding.

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

At a minimum, cuts to OSAP grants will have paid for 43% of announced university funding increases—and possibly more. These changes exacerbate the affordability crisis and risk putting a university education out of reach for many students. tinyurl.com/yjccsa9r

A jar of change on a desk with a computer keyboard and financial documents. Text on a teal background reads: Ontario students need more grants, not more loans, to make university more affordable. Ontario universities need stable, long-term government funding. These are the keys to a thriving postsecondary sector.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Yesterday, we met with MP Peter Fragiskatos to address funding decisions shaping teaching and learning. We raised the Canada Student Grant reduction, capital funding barriers for affiliates, and how government support for institutional grants can improve student support and postsecondary education.

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LUFAPPUL @lufappul.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It is official. As of 12:01am, LUFA members will officially be on strike for a better, stronger university. 📢 Together we will win the contract we deserve. 🪧

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Act now: email the Ontario government telling them to remove the unnecessary limitations on @lufappul.bsky.social's right to free and fair bargaining. Send your letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...

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Act Now: End the CCAA Exit Loan Controls — Let LUFA bargain freely

Join LUFA in calling on the government and the Laurentian University Board of Governors to lift the remaining CCAA Exit Loan Agreement restrictions to allow for free and fair collective bargaining.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

📣 Stop by the UWOFA office (Elborn College, Room 2120) to sign the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) “Fund Our Universities” petition! If you can’t make it to Elborn, no problem. Connect with your steward, who will have a copy for you to sign! ✍️✊

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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Ontario’s university funding review is nearly complete, yet faculty and students, the people at the heart of our institutions, were excluded from consultations. ocufa.on.ca/briefs-and-s...

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Briefs and Submissions - OCUFA

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Peggy Sattler @peggysattlerndp.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

University faculty & staff are the backbone of our postsecondary system. Great to meet with @ocufa.bsky.social reps from @uwofa1.bsky.social, King’s & Huron. With record enrolment, Ontario needs more investment, not more red tape, to keep our campuses strong. #onpse #onpoli

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information. #SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab

WE HAVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT!
(SMU PT FACULTY, CHECK YOUR EMAIL! NOW!)
Information Sessions on Nov 13:
9 am via Zoom with the Bargaining Team
12 pm in-person at the SMU
Picket Line with Neil and Howard
6 pm via Zoom with the Bargaining Team

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