UWindsor temporarily rescinds layoff notices for University Players

The University of Windsor has temporarily rescinded layoff notices for staff at the University Players theatre company, according to the union representing the workers. The staff members were initially laid off in June as part of UWindsor’s ongoing efforts to address a $5.6M budget shortfall. However, citing its collective agreement, CUPE Local 1393 stated last week that budgetary alternatives must be considered before university layoffs are issued. Layoffs in the School of Dramatic Arts have reportedly been rescinded to allow for this process.