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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…

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)…

Support staff at U. of Ottawa reach tentative agreement

The support staff Bargaining Unit at the University of Ottawa…

Support staff at U. of Ottawa on legal strike

The support staff bargaining unit at the University of Ottawa…

Don’t make these 5 common renovation mistakes!

Renovating can make your home or office feel fresh, new and…

A message from the Social Committee

Things may look a little different this year, but rest assured…

Declare racism a public health crisis: an open letter to Premier Ford

Reposted from the Ontario Federation of Labour The following…

Options for early retirement

In the most recent round of negotiations, there was significant…

Win $10,000 with OTIP!

As a new school year begins, so does a brand-new contest from…

Teacher and education worker unions taking legal action

TORONTO - August 31 2020 – Following the failure of the…

WLUSA ratifies tentative agreement

After a ratification meeting held on September 3, 2020, Members…

Bargaining Update: Tentative agreement reached

On behalf of the WLUSA/OSSTF Collective Bargaining Team, I am…

Calling all football fans!!

Huddle up WLUSA – it's game time!! NFL Football is a go for…