Ratification Vote 2017

September 6, 2017

On Friday September 1, 2017 in the early morning hours, WUFA and the University Administration came to a tentative agreement for a 4-year Collective Agreement.  On Wednesday September 6, 2017 WUFA’s Executive Committee and Faculty Council met and recommended approval of the tentative agreement.

According to WUFA’s Constitution and Bylaws, the bargaining unit must now hold a Ratification Meeting and Vote to accept or reject the terms of the tentative Collective Agreement, 2017-2021. 

The procedures for the ratification vote are below.  Please note the dates and times for the advance polls, the Ratification Meeting date, and the process for getting an absentee ballot if required. The outcome of the Ratification Vote will determine acceptance or rejection of the proposed collective agreement. A simple majority of those voting will provide the decision.  You are urged to exercise your right to vote.

Ratification Meeting
Date:  Tuesday September 19, 2017
Time:  Registration 3:30 p.m.; meeting starts 4:00 p.m.
Location:  Erie Hall, Room 1120.  Photo ID required.

Ratification Vote
Date:  Tuesday September 19, 2017
Time:  4 p.m. until the end of the ratification meeting.
Location:  Erie Hall, Room 1120.  Photo ID required.

Advance Polls:  2 days for advance polls
Date:   Monday September 18, 2017
Time:  Polls open 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Kerr House, 366 Sunset Avenue (WUFA office).  Photo ID required.

Date:   Tuesday September 19, 2017
Time:  Polls open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:  Kerr House, 366 Sunset Ave. (WUFA office).  Photo ID required.

Ratification Process

All members of the WUFA bargaining unit are entitled to attend the Ratification Meeting and participate in the Ratification Vote, including those who are not signed members of WUFA.  Sessional Instructors who are working in Fall 2017 are also eligible to participate in the Ratification Vote.