December 18, 2020 — The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) represents over 60,000 education workers and teachers across the Canadian province of Ontario. Our organization takes labour and worker rights seriously, and as such, we are writing to offer our solidarity with the farmers of India as they bravely stand for their rights as essential […]
There’s nothing quite like cozying up by the fireplace on a cold winter’s evening. While many Canadians look forward to the warmth, light and ambiance that comes with a home fireplace, it’s important to practice proper fireplace safety. Review the following fireplace safety tips to ensure that you, your family and your home stay safe […]
OSSTF’s annual general meeting, known as AMPA, is coming up from March 12-15, 2021. If there was ever an event where you wanted to learn more about what OSSTF does for education and labour, this is the event to go to. They talk about so many initiatives that are going on. Normally held at the […]
Margaret Dilworth, a retiree and former WLUSA Member, passed away on November 6th, 2020. A Laurier employee in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics for 36 years, Margaret also volunteered her time to WLUSA as their gift coordinator, purchasing cards and gifts for WLUSA Members who were about to retire, as a thank you […]
On November 11, we observe a moment of silence to honour the courage, valour and sacrifice of the heroes who have served – and continue to serve – Canada during times of war and conflict. Remembrance Day is about showing our respect and gratitude to the serving and previous members of our armed forces who […]
The WLUSA Executive is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy on the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and one (1) vacancy on the Professional Development Fund Committee. As a Member of the JHSC, you will discuss health and safety issues that impact the Waterloo and Kitchener Campuses of the University. Committee meetings will […]
The support staff Bargaining Unit at the University of Ottawa (PSUO-SSUO), represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO), has reached a tentative agreement with the University of Ottawa. Strike action is suspended pending ratification. The membership showed enormous solidarity and strength through a lengthy and difficult round of bargaining. Their support for their […]
The support staff bargaining unit at the University of Ottawa (PSUO-SSUO) of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) went on legal strike as of 12:01 a.m., Monday, October 19, after nineteen months of bargaining did not result in a tentative agreement. Over 1,300 members of the PSUO-SSUO Bargaining Unit provide support and services to […]
Things may look a little different this year, but rest assured that the social committee is hard at work planning some fun virtual and socially distanced events! Some of the upcoming events currently in planning are: Virtual paint night Candle making Mixology class Drive in movie Dinosaur drive thru exhibit at Bingeman’s Please check our […]
Reposted from the Ontario Federation of Labour The following letter was sent by email to Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Hon. Christine Elliott Minister of Health: Dear Hon. Doug Ford and Hon. Christine Elliott: We are writing to urge you to declare racism, including anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, a public health crisis. Anti-Black […]