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November 6, 2025/in Did you know?/by Tracy Cochrane

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Does home insurance protect my possessions while they’re with a moving company?

November 6, 2025/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

The process of moving from one home to another can come with a certain amount of stress, some very long to-do lists, and a lot of work. One of the biggest efforts is packing up and moving your belongings, often with the help of a moving company. But how protected are you when it comes to putting your furniture and other household goods in the care of a mover? We’ve got the answers to some common questions about protecting your stuff during a move.

Read more at www.otip.com/article196. #OTIPUpdate

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Canadian universities launch joint initiative to strengthen financial and mission resilience

November 6, 2025/in Did you know?, Education in Politics/by Tracy Cochrane

Canadians overwhelmingly see universities as a public good and want governments to invest more to secure their future, according to new Abacus Data polling commissioned by Universities Canada.

https://univcan.ca/news/canadian-universities-launch-joint-initiative-to-strengthen-financial-and-mission-resilience

Ontario’s Universities Call for Sustainable Funding to Protect and Grow Ontario’s Economy

October 30, 2025/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

TORONTO, October 29, 2025 – “Ahead of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement, Ontario’s universities urge the provincial government to ensure their current PSE funding formula review results in a concrete plan that strengthens the sector’s financial foundation, and supports universities so that they can keep delivering the talent, research and innovation that drive Ontario’s economy

https://ontariosuniversities.ca/news/ontarios-universities-call-for-sustainable-funding-to-protect-and-grow-ontarios-economy

Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLIFF)

October 30, 2025/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

Don’t miss the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLIFF) Waterloo Region Screening.

Join us for a powerful evening exploring labour, exploitation, and the fight for workers’ rights.

Event Details

When: Monday, November 10 at 7 pm
Where: Princess Original, Waterloo
Admission: Free Admission
Info: www.waterloolabour.ca/

Featuring

WORKING FOR FREEDOM
GHOST WORKERS
HOMEGROWN
THEY CALLED IT THE BUTCHER SHOP
SHADOW WORK
CABLES
NOLA

RSVP NOW!

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 – December 10)

October 30, 2025/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

OSSTF/FEESO joins with the Canadian Labour of Congress (CLC) for the 2025 Global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, under the theme, Unions Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence. This international campaign runs from November 25 to December 10 and includes December 6, Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence against Women, a time where we honour the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989 and recommit to ending all forms of gender-based violence.

https://osstfupdate.ca/2025/10/20/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-november-25-december-10

Student Achievement Awards 2026

October 16, 2025/in Did you know?, OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to announce the opening of the annual Student Achievement Awards. This year, our Student Achievement Awards theme is “2Gether > 1 (Together Is Greater Than One).

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Orange Shirt Day

September 29, 2025/in Did you know?/by Tracy Cochrane

By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS, every day and everywhere.

https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/

Equity Advisory Work Group—Call for Applications DBU#028/2025-2026

September 26, 2025/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

The Provincial Executive is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Equity Advisory Work Group (EAWG) for the 2025-2026 Federation year. The EAWG is a permanent advisory body to the Provincial Executive.

https://osstfupdate.ca/2025/09/17/equity-advisory-work-group-call-for-applications-dbu028-2025-2026/?link_id=27&can_id=421920a8bb72e89bf500e64256eaa29c&source=email-osstffeeso-update-world-education-support-personnel-day-get-involved-and-provincial-pride-4&email_referrer=email_2890767&email_subject=osstffeeso-update-back-to-the-grind-and-celebrating-franco-ontarians

Update Your Member Contact Information!

September 26, 2025/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

Make sure you get the OSSTF/FESSO info you need.

We—members, our students, our communities—are being pushed to our limits. But we have a plan to win better. Make sure your contact info is up-to-date so you can join us every step of the way.

https://www.osstf.on.ca