The Collective Agreement is a legally binding document between the University of Guelph Faculty Association and the University Administration. Its purpose is the following:
- Set out terms and conditions of employment for Members
- Foster a working environment that enables Members to achieve the objectives and goals of the University
- Foster and maintain collegial relations within the University of Guelph community
- Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of Members through open and transparent procedures and practices
- Provide a means for settling differences that may arise from time to time between the University and the Association
The UGFA represents two bargaining units:
- Faculty, Librarians, and Veterinarians
- College Research Professors, College professors, and Lecturers (Ridgetown)
The UGFA is the sole bargaining agent for both units and negotiates the terms and conditions of employment, which are set out in a Collective Agreement (one for each unit).
Collective Agreement copies
For details about terms, refer to the Collective Agreement for your unit:
- Faculty, Librarians, and Veterinarians Collective Agreement
- College Professors Collective Agreement (Ridgetown) including College Research Professors, College Professors, and Lecturers
If there are any discrepancies between the PDF and the signed copy, the signed copy will prevail.
Related links
Frequently accessed articles by represented Member group:
Letters of Understanding
A Letter of Understanding (LOU) is a legal agreement attached to a Collective Agreement. One can be reached as part of the collective bargaining cycle at the expiry of the agreement or can be reached in between cycles.
LOUs added to the current Collective Agreement for Faculty, Librarians, and Veterinarians:
Questions?
If you have any questions about the contents of the Collective Agreement or about how it applies to a situation that you are facing, please contact us at facassoc@uoguelph.ca.