OSSTF/FEESO is committed to dismantling racism, oppression, and systemic barriers within the Federation. We are engaged in several activities as per the Action Plan to Support Equity and Anti-Oppression. A few of the completed and ongoing actions are found below. Completed actions: October 2020—Development of Addressing Anti-Black Racism and Allyship Workshops, written by OSSTF/FEESO members, […]
The Federal Election is taking place on Monday, September 20. Visit elections.ca for more information about how and where to vote. To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address. Vote at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, September 20, […]
OTIP has your back with insurance coverage, helpful tips and exclusive offers, designed just for you! You may be most familiar with OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan), as the provider of your group health and dental benefits. Did you know that we also offer personal insurance coverage? As members of the Ontario education community, you […]
As most of Canada continues its reopening from coronavirus-related closures and vaccination figures reach key milestones, more employers are making plans to bring long-remote employees back to the office or physical workplace. But how many companies have actually shared their plans with staff, and what’s encouraging some workers to make the return – and keeping others […]
The University of Ottawa has stepped up its COVID-19 vaccination policy ahead of the fall term, now requiring all students, staff and faculty members on campus to be fully vaccinated. The post-secondary institution announced Tuesday that anyone planning to be on campus this fall must have at least an initial dose of the vaccine by Sept. 7 and a […]
The University of Waterloo will require students and staff to self-declare their COVID-19 vaccination status before coming to campus starting this fall. An update on the university’s website said the data will be anonymous and will be used to plan health and safety approaches for the fall term. “Just another measure that we felt like we could […]
The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC), representing over 435,000 faculty, staff, and students from across the public postsecondary education sector in Ontario, strongly opposes the new provincial election spending rules that are outlined and enforced by Bill 307, Protecting Elections and Defending Democracy Act, 2021. With the use of the Notwithstanding Clause, the government has […]
Taking more of your shopping online? You’re not alone. E-commerce sales in Canada hit an all-time high in 2020 as many Canadians turned to online shopping and home delivery services during the pandemic. While home delivery offers a safe and convenient way to receive your goods, it’s important to think about the associated risks and […]
As announced by Deb Mcclatchey to all faculty and staff this morning, the Laurier community is growing! Earlier today it was announced that the Government of Ontario has given its approval for Wilfrid Laurier University to establish a new university campus with its educational partners in Milton. This announcement has been a long time coming and something the Laurier community has been […]
Via Edmonton Journal A new contract proposal for non-academic staff at the University of Alberta would see retroactive wage rollbacks and require staff to repay “overpayments.” Postmedia obtained a summary of the contract proposal for the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASA), which outlines an across-the-board reduction of three per cent on all salaries, wage rates and pay scales effective […]