We have been monitoring all COVID-19 developments closely and regularly communicating with both the College and our OPSEU colleagues across the province. These are certainly difficult and extraordinary times.
We are encouraged by Algonquin College’s decision to make alternate work arrangements more broadly available – this is a decision we were advocating the College to make over the weekend. The health and well-being of all faculty and community members are of paramount concern.
While the situation is still in flux, we know that all faculty, including part-time, sessional, and partial-load members, will continue to be paid at our current rates during the temporary suspension of classes. We recommend that faculty track the hours of work put into completing all tasks related to modifying your courses for new delivery modes.
Finally, below is a list of resources should you need the support. In the turmoil of the current moment, let us remember to take good care of each other and ourselves.
In solidarity,
Annette Bouzi
President, OPSEU Local 415
- Ottawa Public Health: Public Health Topics – Novel Coronavirus
- Government of Ontario: ontario.ca/coronavirus (website updated daily at 10:30 a.m.)
- Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000