Policy Grievance Archive

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…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Article 5 Nature of Dispute: Members in multiple departments in FAHSS received workload letters without direct consultation.  Result of Grievance: The grievance was withdrawn by WUFA, without prejudice, on July 2, 2025. The University provided WUFA with evidence that consultation did occur in various departments in FAHSS for the 2024-2025 academic year. Grievance initiated: June 5, 2024 Grievance resolved: July 2, 2025 Reference Docs: (1) Policy…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2014-2017 Article(s): Article D Nature of Dispute: Failure to properly investigate alleged conflict of interest and/or failure to remove the conflicted person/company/firm as appropriate in the circumstances. Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on May 12, 2025.  See the attached Minutes of Settlement (below) for details. Grievance initiated: July 13, 2015 Grievance resolved: May 12, 2025 Reference Docs: (1) Policy GR# 0909 (2) Minutes…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Article F.4 Nature of Dispute: Employer's Memorandum Re: Green Shield Health and Dental Benefits for Sessional Instructors Eligibility for coverage July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (dated May 30, 2024) and Sessional Instructor Health/Dental Benefits Application assert additional eligibility requirements that do not exist in the Collective Agreement.  Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on May 30, 2025. …

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Letter VII, Article 5, 12, and 13 Nature of Dispute: Letter VII courses being taught on load in the School of Social Work. Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on June 12, 2025.  See the attached Minutes of Settlement (below) for details. Grievance initiated: June 5, 2024 Grievance resolved: June 12, 2025 Reference Docs: (1) Policy GR# 1056 (2) Minutes of Settlement

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Article 5, 55 The parties have signed a Letter of Understanding concerning workload assignments for 12-month Sessional Lecturers. Date Signed: February 14, 2025   Reference Docs: (1) Letter of Understanding

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Article 54 Nature of Dispute: Improer application "Qualifications and Appointments Criteria" for sessional appointments.  Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on December 11, 2024.  See the attached Minutes of Settlement (below) for details. Grievance initiated: March 30, 2023 Grievance resolved: December 11, 2024 Reference Docs: (1) Policy GR# 1039 (2) Minutes of Settlement

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Article 54:04(b) Nature of Dispute: The Odette School of Business failed to follow the appointment procedures laid out in the Collective Agreement.  Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on November 29, 2024.  See the attached Minutes of Settlement (below) for details. Grievance initiated: October 23, 2024 Grievance resolved: November 29, 2024 Reference Docs: (1) Policy GR# 1064 (2) Minutes of Settlement

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Article 5, Senate Policy on Recording Lectures, Senate Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities, and any other articles and Senate Bylaws that may apply.  Nature of Dispute: Use of Remote Transcription Service Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on November 4, 2024.  See the attached Minutes of Settlement (below) for details. Grievance initiated: May 23, 2023 Grievance resolved: November…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021-2025 Article(s): Article 39 and any other Articles that may apply. The parties have signed a Memorandum of Agreement regarding WUFA's right to receive all documentation concerning a non-appointment of a member who wishes to grieve their non-appointment.   Date Signed: September 9, 2024  Reference Docs: (1) Memorandum of Agreement

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021 Article(s): Section 21 of the University of Windsor Act, Article D of the Collective Agreement, the University of Windsor Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees (the Plan), and any other articles and bylaws that may apply.  Nature of Dispute: Improper administration of University of Windsor Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees (the Plan).  Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on February 15,…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021, 2021 - 2025 Article(s): Articles 5, 12, 13, 30, Bylaw 20, 22, 23, UCAPT RTP Guide (Provost's Office) and any other articles or Bylaws that may apply. Nature of Dispute: The University has neglected to follow timelines and/or procedures according to the Collective Agreement and Senate ByLaws with respect to RPT/RPP processes.  UCAPT decisions regarding tenure have been communicated much after 31 January of a given year.  Regardless of members…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021 Article(s): Article 54 and any other articles that may apply. Nature of Dispute: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has failed to post sessional courses in each semester since (and including) Intersession/Summer 2020. Result of Grievance: The grievance was resolved between the parties on July 20, 2022.  See the attached Minutes of Settlement (below) for details. Grievance initiated: May 27, 2021 Grievance resolved: July…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2021 - 2025 Article(s): Article 3, U, and any other articles that may apply. Nature of Dispute:  The University awarded professorial development funds under The University Diversity, Indigeneity, and Anti-Racism Professional Development Fund to an individual who is not a member of the bargaining unit.  Result of Grievance: It was determined that the Article U funds were awarded in error to a non-bargaining unit applicant. Article U expressly indicates that all…

GR# 0929 - Bargaining Unit Membership

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021 Article(s): Articles 6, 11, 59, and any other articles that may apply, and the University of Windsor Human Rights Policy (1997) Nature of Dispute:  The University has consistently failed to implement the Human Rights Policy with respect to WUFA members, both in general terms as laid out in the policy itself, and in individual instances. Result of Grievance: The grievance was withdrawn by WUFA, without prejudice, on November 16, 2021. The University updated…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021 Article(s): Article 55, and any other articles that may apply. Nature of Dispute:  The University refused to initiate the process to fill vacancies in Sessional Lecturer positions as required under Article 55. Result of Grievance: The grievance was settled on September 24, 2021, prior to arbitration. The University agreed to fill three (3) vacancies that existed in Article 55:11, and the parties determined a process that would be followed by the University…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021 Article(s): Article 3, and any other articles that may apply. Nature of Dispute:  At least one member was hired and paid as a "guest director" creating a contractual position outside of the bargaining unit which violates Article 3 of the Collective Agreement. Result of Grievance: On July 5, 2021 the parties signed Minutes of Settlement to resolve the grievance. The current practice of hiring "Guest Directors" in the School of Dramatic…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021 Article(s): Articles 8, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any other articles, legislation, or regulations that may apply. Nature of Dispute:  WUFA alleged that the University failed to allow the Joint Health and Safety Committee to function properly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. WUFA was concerned that the JHSC had no role in the University's pandemic response. Result of Grievance: On February 1, 2021 WUFA withdrew the grievance,…

Collective Agreement referenced: 2017 - 2021 Article(s): Articles 2, 5, 7 and any other Articles and Bylaws that may apply Nature of Dispute:  WUFA alledged that the University made significant and unilateral increases to some class enrollment numbers which included but was not limited to online course delivery. Result of Grievance: On January 15, 2021 WUFA withdrew the grievance, without prejudice, at Step 3 of the grievance process.  Although various Departmental policies exist, the University…