ALT Two smiling women, one with curly red hair wearing a peach sweater and the other with grey hair wearing a pink plaid shirt, sit together at a table enjoying sandwiches during a social gathering.
ALT A person tends a large outdoor rotisserie barbecue as bright orange sparks and flames rise beneath several roasting turkeys.
ALT Three people sit together at a table enjoying barbecue sandwiches during an indoor gathering. A woman in a pink plaid shirt smiles beside two men wearing red and dark green shirts.
ALT Four people sit around tables enjoying barbecue sandwiches and drinks during an indoor community gathering. Some smile toward the camera while others enjoy their food.
ALT Graphic from the Lakehead University Faculty Association. The LUFA logo appears at the top. Large text reads, “Help us avert a strike!” A QR code labelled “Scan to send email” appears in the centre. Text at the bottom reads, “Support high quality university education in the North and Simcoe County!”
ALT Graphic supporting Algoma University part-time faculty. Logos for AUFA, OCUFA, CAUT, and OPSEU Sector 9 Universities appear across the top. Large teal text reads, “I stand with Algoma part-time faculty.” A QR code labelled “Scan here” appears in the centre, with the call to action, “Send an email for a fair deal now!”
ALT Rob and Cameron checking out OPSEU's inflatable rat "Scabbie"
ALT Rob and Cameron holding a WLUFA sign in front of the USW1005 banner
ALT Peter Graefe, Rob Kristofferson and Cameron McKenzie holding WLUFA flags at the Labour Day picnic.
ALT Ryan Ladner taking a selfie with Rob Kristofferson and Cameron McKenzie at Labour Day Parade
ALT A small white dog wearing a rainbow collar sits on a wooden deck near the Pride and Popsicles event.
ALT Five people pose together under a WLUFA tent decorated with Pride flags at the Pride and Popsicles event.
ALT Attendees gather under WLUFA and WLUSA tents decorated with Pride flags while volunteers hand out popsicles.
ALT A lively Pride and Popsicles table with attendees choosing treats from a cooler, surrounded by Pride flags and colourful popsicles.
ALT 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.
ALT A poster with OCUFA President, Rob Kristofferson. White lettering on a greenish background "Ontario's universities are being run on gig work-and students are paying the price. Read the op-ed by OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson. OCUFA."
ALT 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.
ALT A poster with OCUFA President, Rob Kristofferson. White lettering on a greenish background "Ontario's universities are being run on gig work-and students are paying the price. Read the op-ed by OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson. OCUFA."
ALT 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.
ALT A poster with OCUFA President, Rob Kristofferson. White lettering on a greenish background "Ontario's universities are being run on gig work-and students are paying the price. Read the op-ed by OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson. OCUFA."
ALT 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.
ALT A poster with OCUFA President, Rob Kristofferson. White lettering on a greenish background "Ontario's universities are being run on gig work-and students are paying the price. Read the op-ed by OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson. OCUFA."
ALT Strike rally poster - 12:00 Noon Rally kickoff with Miles Evans-Branagh & Joshua Arden Miller 3:00 Solidarity songs with The Mighty Kin
ALT Miles Evans Branagh and Joshua Arden Miller
ALT graphic of a sunrise behind a crowd of picketers - words: WLUFA Contract Faculty - Tentative Agreement Reached
ALT Brent Hagerman listening to the conversation of the Team while caucusing at mediation
ALT Anne-Marie Allison, Terry Poirier and Mariette Stephenson hard at work
ALT David Meurer concentrating on proposed language
ALT The Negotiations Team getting ready for mediation.
ALT 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
ALT Ryan Ladner and a Laurier grad student wearing and showing the new, red, Contract Faculty solidarity shirt. Grad student is also wearing a WLUFA toque.
ALT Three unionized workers at a local print shop hoping up the new WLUFA picket signs.
ALT Six WLUFA Members posing for a photo with WLUFA flags and a bullhorn.
ALT Three WLUFA Members, from the Music Faculty, smiling for a photo.
ALT 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"
ALT an image of text that says "WLUFA Are Contract Teaching Faculty going on strike? The Contract Teaching Faculty Bargaining Unit of WLUFA will be in a legal strike position on Monday, February 23, 2026 should a settlement not be reached by that time. The decision to obtain a strike mandate was not taken lightly. Faculty would rather be in the classroom than on the picket line. Laurier's Contract Teaching Faculty care deeply about the quality of your education and will disrupt classes and our other work only as α last resort."
ALT an image of text that says "WLUFA What is WLUFA? The Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the certified bargaining agent for Full- Full-time Faculty Contract Teaching Faculty, and Professional and Part-time Librarians. Who are Contract Teaching Faculty? Contract Teaching Faculty (generally called Contract Faculty) are instructors hired on a course-by-course -course contract basis, for each term. Their employment ends with each contract."
ALT an image of text that says "WLUFA What are the issues? The main issues include working conditions, job security, and compensation, which affect the quality of education and the University's ability to be competitive in attracting and maintaining highly qualified faculty. Our working conditions directly impact the student learning environment. WLUFA Contract Faculty represent less than 6% of Laurier's overall operating costs, yet taught over 40% of undergraduate courses in 2024/2025 Laurier can choose and afford to invest in the Contract Faculty they rely on to deliver almost half of undergraduate teaching."
ALT 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."
ALT an image of text that says "WLUFA What would α strike mean for me? If there is labour action, including a strike, Contract Faculty would withdraw teaching and other academic services in person and online. We know this could be disruptive and stressful for students. We urge the university to continue bargaining in good faith and reach a fair settlement to prevent any loss of classroom teaching time. Will my Full-ti time Faculty classes still run? This bargaining involves only Contract Faculty. Full-time faculty are not part of this strike position. If your class is running, attend unless the University or your instructor says otherwise."
ALT a graphic of text that says "WLUFA could lose the term? A strike is disruptive, and it can create real uncertainty for students. The University can avoid disruption by reaching a fair agreement. President Deborah MacLatchy and the wilfrid Laurier University Board of Governors set the University's direction and financial priorities, and they have a responsibility to support a fair settlement that avoids disruption. What happens next depends on when job action ends and what decisions the University makes. The University, including the Senate and administration, decides how the academic schedule is reorganized, including any changes to deadlines and course timelines."
ALT a graphic of text that says "WLUFA What can I do to support Contract Faculty? Students can make a real difference. Show your support through visible solidarity Wearing a green or yellow solidarity shirt on campus, in class, or online is a simple way to show support for Contract Faculty working conditions. Need a FREE t-shirt? Scan the QR code to request one STOP Wilfrid Laurier University's Gigification of Teaching - Dignity Equity Integrity Well-being" A QR code and a green and yellow t-shirt
ALT 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."
ALT an image of text that says "WLUFA Stay connected Follow WLUFA on social media Scan the QR codes below: Instagram Twitter/ X Facebook book Bluesky ForMoreInformationChekOutWLUFA's For More Information Check Out WLUFA's Contract Faculty Page Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association 202 Regina St. N. Unit 128, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5- www.wlufa.ca"