WLUFA

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The Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the certified bargaining agent for all permanent & contract faculty and professional librarians. Waterloo, Brantford and Milton Ontario - wlufa.ca

A small white dog wearing a rainbow collar sits on a wooden deck near the Pride and Popsicles event.
Graphic featuring a quote that reads: “OCUFA’s Social Media Day of Action is a call to course correct. Fixing a strained system requires stable, predictable public funding that allows universities to hire permanent faculty, reduce class sizes, support students and plan for the future.” — Rob Kristofferson, OCUFA President. The background is purple-toned and shows a tablet displaying an op-ed entitled “Ontario’s universities are being run on gig work – and students are paying the price.” The OCUFA logo and campaign website link appear at the bottom.
Graphic featuring a quote that reads: “Ontario’s universities are being forced to operate under conditions that no public system should endure. Minor tweaks will not fix a structural problem. And a system built on precarious work cannot deliver the education that Ontario students deserve, and our provincial economy needs to thrive.” — Rob Kristofferson, OCUFA President. The background shows a desk scene with a mason jar holding pencils and a laptop displaying an op-ed entitled “Ontario’s universities are being run on gig work – and students are paying the price.” OCUFA logo and website link appear at the bottom.
Graphic featuring a quote that reads: “Contract faculty are typically vastly underpaid, putting in countless hours of unpaid labour to support their students. They often receive no research support and few opportunities to contribute to the broader academic life of their universities. Their growing presence on campuses represents the quiet “gigification” of university teaching.” — Rob Kristofferson, OCUFA President. The background is a university lecture hall. The OCUFA logo and campaign website link appear at the bottom.
Graphic 1: Graphic featuring a quote that reads: “The growing presence of contract faculty on campuses represents the quiet ‘gigification’ of university teaching.” — Rob Kristofferson, OCUFA President. The background shows a desk scene with a yellow coffee cup and a tablet displaying an op-ed entitled “Ontario’s universities are being run on gig work – and students are paying the price.” OCUFA logo and website link appear at the bottom.
Miles Evans Branagh and Joshua Arden Miller
graphic of a sunrise behind a crowd of picketers - words: WLUFA Contract Faculty - Tentative Agreement Reached
Brent Hagerman listening to the conversation of the Team while caucusing at mediation
WLUSA President donating traffic pylons and reflective vest to WLUFA. All in photo wearing new red Contract Faculty Solidarity Shirts. Ryan Ladner with the WLUFA Bullhorn
Two WLUFA Members posing for a photo holding WLUFA flags and a yellow CF Solidarity shirt
a graphic of text that says "WLUFA What else can I do to support Contract ContractFacul Faculty? Write.Organize. Write. Show up. Write to President Deborah MacLatchy and the Board of Governors to demand that the University reach α fair deal. Scan the QR code to download a templated letter that you can send. Integrity & Well-being Dignity, Equity •Connect with your student leaders to support student led advocacy efforts. If job action occurs, you can visit the picket line to show support if you are able."
a graphic of text that says "WLUFA Why go on strike? Your instructors understand how disruptive job action can be for students, and it is not something we choose lightly. We know this would disrupt students and the wider university community, and we do not take that lightly. We have not yet reached ν agreement with Wilfrid Laurier University on key issues like working conditions, job security, and compensation. If a deal is not reached, α strike is a last resort to show the value of Contract Faculty work and to push for a fair agreement."
an image of text that says "WLUFA Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Part- Librarians Strike Info STUDENTS' FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Prepared By: WLUFA Communications 2026"
A photo of Faculty of Education Members near the entrance of the Hawk's Nest
Many union and faculty associations gathered by the ocean listening to a speaker with a microphone. Most are carrying signs or flags.
WLUFA's President, Bruce Gillespie, having a light lunch with three other WLUFA Members.
Photo of WLUFA's CAUT-DF Representative, Cameron McKenzie posing with a person in an inflatable dinosaur costume on the DFA picket line. He is holding a WLUFA flag
Photo of Student4CF tabling with students gathered to listen and pick-up a free Contract Faculty support shirt.
Photo of WLUFA MECO, Ryan Ladner with OPSEU President JP Hornick at a union rally.
A large crowd of union and faculty association supporters marching at Dalhousie University.
WLUFA Members smiling and showing off their Pride tattoos with crossed arms
Photo of WLUSA and WLUFA Executive President's Karen Karen Cleaver and Bruce Gillespie
A photo of student supporters with signs about Contract Faculty Support
WLUFA Executive Director and WLUFA Member chatting
Blue WLUFA Circle Logo.
Photo of Sobia Iqbal and Chris Panylo
Graphic poster, blue and yellow. Contract Faculty Coffee & Conversation. Wilf sign and The Belmont sign. Take a Break. WLUFA Logo
Photo of Brent Hagerman, Anne-Marie Allison and Terry Poirier. Three of the Negotiating Team members at a Contract Faculty Consultation Session
A Green Poster with people holding up signs. "Reform the Employment Standards Act Language to include equal pay for work of equivalent value for workers in the province, including contract faculty, using a pro rata system."
Purple poster with people holding signs. For many contract faculty, “part-time” teaching is not their side job. It’s their only employment and sole source of income. Hiring contract faculty into permanent positions will create more good jobs on our campuses and allow them to invest in their local economies.
Blue poster with people holding signs in the air. "This election, ask you candidates to: Stop the gigification of teaching"