GR# 1040 - Whistleblower Policy

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025

Article(s): Articles 2, 27, 59, 60, Senate Policy on Conflict of Interest or Commitment, Board of Governors Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy for Board members and Board Committee Members, Board of Governors Whistleblower Safe Disclosure Policy

Nature of Dispute: Establishment of a policy that affects the terms and conditions of employment without proper consultation and in violation of the Collective Agreement. 

Result of Grievance: The grievance was withdrawn by WUFA, without prejudice, on July 2, 2025.  The University ultimately consulted with WUFA and enacted WUFA’s suggested changes to the Policy.  WUFA will remain vigilant to ensure that the revised Policy is followed, especially with respect to the University’s commitment to not use anonymous reports as evidence in any formal or informal deliberation, action, or proceeding involving any WUFA member.

Grievance initiated: March 30, 2023
Grievance resolved: July 2, 2025

Reference Docs:
(1) Policy GR# 1040