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Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa
348-85 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N6N5
Phone: (613) 562-5800
Fax: (613) 562-5197
Web: http://www.apuo.ca
Description and objectives of APUO
APUO is both a professional association and a union certified in 1976 under the Ontario Labour Relations Act. It is the exclusive bargaining agent for the 960 employees in the bargaining unit which it represents; the unit includes professors (other than visiting professors), language teachers, counsellors, librarians, and certain research fellows. The business of APUO is conducted by an Executive Committee, under the direction of a Board of Directors.
AffiliationsThe APUO is affiliated with the following associations: "The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations" (OCUFA), and "The Canadian Association of University Teachers" (CAUT). The Association may also affiliate with other associations or organizations as determined from time to time under by-law B.
Object
The general object of the APUO is to promote the interests and welfare of its members through collective bargaining and other appropriate means. To this end and for the furtherance of the objectives of the University of Ottawa, the APUO endeavors to:
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maintain high academic and professional standards;
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gain recognition and respect for academic freedom, and secure and maintain adequate conditions of employment and tenure;
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respect bilingualism and biculturalism;
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deal with any academic and professional question relevant to the membership.
In addition, the APUO:
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engages in lobbying (through OCUFA and CAUT) on the provincial and national levels;
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is involved in the selection and recognition of the recipients of the research and teaching
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awards;
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distributes a number of bursaries to carefully selected students;
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provides members with information on accommodations.
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