There is a longstanding perception among APUO members that the normal teaching load of regular professors is higher at uOttawa than at other U15 universities, and that it is... read more
Welcome to APUO
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) is a professional association and certified union, bargaining and representing 1,311 full-time professors, librarians, language teachers, and Continuing Special Appointments Professors (CSAP). The general objective of the Association is to promote the interests and welfare of its members through collective bargaining and other appropriate means.
Latest Bulletins
Update on Association Grievances
Table of Contents 1) Violation of Bill 124 MoU Members will recall that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the APUO negotiated in the wake of Bill 124, Protecting a... read more
Member Advisory Update
In our January 25, 2024 Member Advisory, the APUO informed Members of the Employer’s unprecedented refusal to permit a seconded APUO member to return to their unionized... read more
COVID-19
Office Reopening - Screening Questionnaire
As per the APUO COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan, all workers, supervisors and guests accessing the office must complete the self-assessment questionnaire and may only enter after passing the Self-Assessment. Please complete the self-assessment questionnaire and share your results with michel@apuo.ca before travelling to the APUO’s office.
Letters of Understanding – COVID-19
The APUO has successfully signed Letters of Understanding (LOUs) with the Central Administration to protect the interests of its members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the LOUs currently in effect:
- the use of the PER for retiring members during the COVID-19 period
- promotion and tenure, and continuing appointment procedures during the COVID-19 period
- COVID-19 Performance Assessment of Members
- COVID-19 Impact on Course Development and Delivery
- student evaluation of teaching during the COVID-19 period
Letter of Understanding for the Fall 2021 term: