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Protect yourself against insurance fraud [via OTIP]

Simply put, the impact of fraud on the car insurance industry…

Laurier Support and Resources for Sexual Violence Survivors

The recent news coverage of incidents of sexual violence has…

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, and Truth and Reconciliation Week

September 30, 2021 is the inaugural National Day for Truth and…

Federal election results from Waterloo Region and area

CTV News' Decision Desk has declared the Liberals will…

OSSTF Equity update—September 2021

OSSTF/FEESO is committed to dismantling racism, oppression,…

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,…