Nine staff members at the University of Windsor were laid off on Tuesday, to address a budgetary shortfall.
Alan Wildeman, university president, said in a statement the layoffs are a direct consequence of the need for the university to address a projected $5.8 million shortfall in the 2014/15 operating budget.
“The operating budget pressures have been widely communicated for years in updates and public addresses. We are looking at all options, and layoffs are clearly the most difficult decision.”
The layoffs involve five staff members in Information Technology Services, two in Public Affairs and Communications and two in Alumni Affairs and Donor Communications.
Wildeman added “We will look to minimize the need for future layoffs by striving for realistic compensation costs for all employee groups, pursuing opportunities for revenue growth, and focusing investments in the core activities that support the academic and service needs of our students and the research and creative activity across our campus.”
Officials say all positions involve members of CUPE Local 1393, and those affected will be able to exercise seniority rights, including the right to bump, in accordance with the collective agreement.
