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OUCC Opposes Bill 307 and Ford’s Attempt to Silence Workers and Students
The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC), representing…
Home delivery risks and how you can prevent them [via OTIP]
Taking more of your shopping online? You’re not alone. E-commerce…
Laurier’s Milton Campus Officially Approved
As announced by Deb Mcclatchey to all faculty…
U of A contract proposal would reduce pay retroactively, require staff to repay ‘overpayments’
Via Edmonton Journal
A new contract proposal for non-academic…
Protecting your privacy when using electronic pink slips [via OTIP]
In some Canadian provinces – including Ontario, Alberta,…
National Day of Mourning
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning and it is a time to…
Laurentian University students and graduates, politicians condemn ‘devastating’ cuts
Treating a public institution like 'some mine that went bankrupt'…
Flexible Working Arrangements
Following the announcement that elementary and secondary students…
Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break
Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students…
Staycation ideas for April break 2021 [via OTIP]
With continued restrictions in place on travel and social…
Q&A Session on COVID-19 Vaccines
OSSTF is hosting a Q&A Session for Members, parents,…
How a dash cam can help you save on car insurance [via OTIP]
Are you among the one in ten Canadian drivers who has a…
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 with Waterloo Regional District Labour Council
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, conversation and…
Myth buster: The truth about working with an insurance broker
If you’ve never worked with an insurance broker, you may have…
A Message to OSSTF/FEESO Members from the Provincial Executive
The continuing chaos and confusion created by the Minister of…
Move over: How to safely respond to emergency vehicles while driving
Seeing flashing lights approach you as you’re driving can…
Laurier community supports Canadian Blood Services with 477 blood donations
Jan. 13, 2021
“Extraordinary” sums up Wilfrid Laurier…
OSSTF Statement of Solidarity in Support of India’s Farm Workers
December 18, 2020 — The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’…
Fireplace safety tips for a cozy and safe winter
There’s nothing quite like cozying up by the fireplace on…
Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly
OSSTF’s annual general meeting, known as AMPA, is coming up…
Driving in the rain? How to avoid hydroplaning and control your vehicle
Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water comes between your…
WLUSA remembers Margaret Dilworth
Margaret Dilworth, a retiree and former WLUSA Member, passed…
Remembrance Day: Lest We Never Forget
On November 11, we observe a moment of silence to honour the…
Open Call – Joint Committees
The WLUSA Executive is accepting applications to fill one (1)…
