February Message
OPSEU Local 415 condemns the ongoing truck convoy protest. We respect and support everyone’s right to peacefully protest, but this occupation has long passed that point. To all of our members impacted by the protest, please reach out to us if you require any support, including accessing resources from the college. Our local also has […]
College Vaccination Policy
Earlier this month, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, sent a letter to post-secondary institutions indicating her support for policies requiring on-campus self-identification of vaccination status. We have seen post-secondary institutions in Ottawa, as well as across the province, begin to issue vaccination policies and have been told that Algonquin College will issue one […]
End of W’21 Semester
Happy Earth Day. Hopefully, you were able to take a pause away from your screens and reenergize in the spring sun. Today’s message covers a few key points, including wishes for a successful conclusion to the Winter ’21 semester and best wishes to those starting their annual leave later this month. WorkloadOur Local continues to […]
Health and Safety Reminder
Please be advised that the College Coronavirus Information site has the most updated information for employees. The site includes guidelines for employees and students, FAQs, COVID-19 safety training, as well as the Self-Screening App (must be completed before to go on campus). If you do not feel that your work conditions are safe, contact your Chair immediately with your […]
Winter Message
Dear Colleagues, As 2020 draws to a close, I wanted to acknowledge this historic year – we’ve all been tested in ways that would have been hard to imagine before March. Thank you to our hardworking members for all you have done to maintain quality education and compassion during these trying months. As ever, Local […]
December 2020 Local Lines
Jordan Berard, Editor of the Local Lines newsletter, invites you to review the final 2020 issue.
Bargaining 2021 Bulletin #1
Please see the attached message from our 2021 Bargaining Team. English bulletin – December 2020 French bulletin – December 2020 In solidarity,OPSEU Local 415
SWF Workload Reminders
If you are teaching a traditional semester, SWFs are due this Friday, by end of day on November 20. Please note that although the College continues to use its SWF adaptation formula to provide time for “COVID-19 Adaptation and Planning”, the Local has never endorsed this approach. In discussions with your manager about your workload, we […]
October 2020 Local Lines
New editor Jordan Berard invites you to review the October 2020 issue of Local Lines.
Partial-Load Update – September
Hopefully you have had a good start to the semester, and you have settled into a routine balancing Algonquin with your home life. You will have seen a few messages that have been sent to all of our OPSEU 415 faculty members in recent weeks; however, this message is specifically directed to you as contract […]