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In addition to employee benefits, the size and status of the Wilfrid Laurier University Staff Association (WLUSA) provides its Members with some amazing perks. Check out the incredible discounts and promotions offered from our various community partners throughout Waterloo Region and across the province.


Remember to vote in the Federal Election

The Federal Election is taking place on Monday, September 20.…

WLUSA Council Vacancies

We do have a few Council Representative vacancies for the Bricker…

President’s Message: Welcome back WLUSA!

Welcome back WLUSA! As we enter into a new school year, I…

Welcome back to school. You’ve got this! [via OTIP]

OTIP has your back with insurance coverage, helpful tips and…

What Canadians love — and dread — about returning to the office

As most of Canada continues its reopening from coronavirus-related…

COVID-19: University of Ottawa mandates vaccines for everyone on campus

The University of Ottawa has stepped up its COVID-19 vaccination…

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…

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…

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…