January 31, 2022 To the university sector members of OSSTF/FEESO Over the coming weeks, Ontario Universities are returning to various forms of in-person work and/or learning, and we want you to know your union is here to support you as you face uncertain days and weeks ahead. Our membership is diverse, and so are the […]
Laura Mae Lindo says bill would define racism in legislation, because ‘when you define it, then it is real’ Paula Duhatschek · CBC News · Posted: Dec 03, 2021 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: 10 hours ago Kitchener Centre NDP MPP Laura Mae Lindo introduced a bill Thursday that aims to fight racism at all levels of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following the announcement that elementary and secondary students will remain home after the April break, we understand that many of you may require more flexible work arrangements to balance work and home. WLUSA would like to remind you that there are options available such as: Flexing your hours of work; Taking personal, overtime, or vacation […]
OSSTF is hosting a Q&A Session for Members, parents, and community groups regarding the COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, March 27th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. See graphic below for more information and registration details.
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, conversation and more as we celebrate our “Sheroes” with every accomplishment we’ve made and will make in our communities. Come for the laughs with our comedians. Hear spoken word that will truly take your breath away. Dance and sing with us in celebration in a safe and inclusive […]
The continuing chaos and confusion created by the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, and the Ford government has only served to increase the stress and anxiety that many members are feeling. This is most apparent to those members who are required to enter schools to support students during the remote learning period or in Northern […]
Jan. 13, 2021 “Extraordinary” sums up Wilfrid Laurier University’s support for Canadian Blood Services in 2020. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Laurier donors contributed 477 units of blood to Canadian Blood Services – a record-breaking amount that surpassed the university’s pledge goal by 127 donations. “The pandemic has changed many things, but not the continued […]