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How to Talk About Investing in Publicly Funded Education with Friends and Family During the Holidays

December 12, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

OSSTF/FEESO recognizes the power of your conversations with family, friends, and neighbours in shaping the narrative around Ontario’s publicly funded education system. These discussions aim to highlight the excellence of publicly funded education and to challenge the misleading information the Ford government and its supporters continue to communicate

How to Talk About Investing in Publicly Funded Education with Friends and Family During the Holidays
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The big chill: International students turn away from UW, Laurier as Canada caps enrolment

December 12, 2024/in Did you know?, Education in Politics, Provincial Election 2025/by Tracy Cochrane

Fewer students from abroad are applying to study in Waterloo and fewer are securing permits to attend

https://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news/waterloo-region/the-big-chill-international-students-turn-away-from-uw-laurier-as-canada-caps-enrolment/article_2f3003e5-02eb-564c-bc12-011c4e0ba362.html

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Ford government promises to support universities as report warns of space crunch by 2030

December 12, 2024/in Did you know?, Education in Politics, Provincial Election 2025/by Tracy Cochrane

A report released Friday by the Council of Ontario Universities warned that changes are needed to domestic enrolment caps and proper funding for additional students.

https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-promises-to-support-universities-as-report-warns-of-space-crunch-by-2030/article_a78d6b22-a385-11ef-9ed8-7bc461cade4c.html

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OCUFA Advocacy Day: MPPs Acknowledge Ontario Public Universities Require Additional Funding

November 15, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

OCUFA’s Advocacy Day, bringing Ontario MPPs into conversation with faculty and academic librarians, opened with a breakfast event where all four political parties– Conservatives, NDP, Liberals, and Green Party – spoke about the importance and value of Ontario’s world-class public universities

OCUFA Advocacy Day: MPPs Acknowledge Ontario Public Universities Require Additional Funding

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3 Ways to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

November 15, 2024/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

Welcome to Financial Literacy Month!

Talking about money can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. This November, we’re embracing the theme “Money on your Mind. Talk about it!” to help break the stigma around financial conversations.

Whether you’re dealing with personal debt, budgeting for the future, or just curious about how to make your money work harder, Educators Financial Group can support you every step of the way.

Here are three ways you can learn with Educators Financial Group this Financial Literacy Month:

  1. Fast-track your financial literacy by signing up for a free 5-day mini course. In this 5-part email series, you’ll learn how to manage your debt, build a successful financial plan, maximize your money through tax-saving strategies, and more. Plus, when you sign up during Financial Literacy Month, you’ll automatically be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards.

  2. Get your questions answered by an Educators Financial Advisor. Book a call with an Educators Financial Advisor to discuss your finances and create a plan that works for you.

  3. Attend a new lineup of webinars:
    1. Financial Planning in your Early and Mid Career on Nov 12, 5:00pm – 6:15pm
    1. Investing – Empowering You to Make the Right Choices on Nov 18, 7:00pm – 8:15pm
    1. Financial Empowerment – Securing Your Legacy on Nov 26, 4:30pm – 5:45pm

Ready to take control of your finances? Book a call with an Educators Financial Advisor and get personalized advice tailored to your needs. Let’s talk about money!

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Who exactly is Nolan Quinn?

October 22, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

As Ontario postsecondary institutions juggle multiple challenges, the new minister of colleges and universities will need to get up to speed quickly, say sector pundits

University Affairs

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‘Our kids first,’ not foreign students, is a policy perfect for Doug Ford

October 17, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

Making up for lost foreign-student fees will produce a dividend that benefits both the economy and Ontario’s young people

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/ontario-foreign-students-policy

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2024 Health & Safety Dinner and Awards

October 9, 2024/in Did you know?, Social, WRLC/by Tracy Cochrane

November 20, 2024, at

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

10c (4th Floor) – 42 Carden St, Guelph

Join us for an evening of fun, networking, and celebration at the Health and Safety Dinner! Hosted by the Waterloo Regional Labour Council, Guelph and District Labour Council, and the Worker Health and Safety Centre, this special event includes an Activist Award presentation to honour outstanding contributions. Don’t miss out on this inspiring night!

Purchase tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-and-safety-dinner-2024-tickets-1034235083977?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nominate a Health and Safety Activist for our award:

https://waterloolabour.ca/hsaward/.

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Canadian Labour International Film Festival

October 9, 2024/in Did you know?, Labour Movement, Social, WRLC/by Tracy Cochrane

November 28, 2024 at

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Apollo Cinema – 141 Ontario St N, Kitchener

FREE!

Join us for an evening of Labour Films from the Canadian Labour International Film Festival.

Included in the evening will be five short films:

  • Bargaining Forward
  • 1948, The Silicosis Affair
  • The Canadian Dream
  • Adidas Owns the Reality
  • The Fighter

Learn more about the films here: https://labourfilms.ca/films/

RSVP HERE!

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Burnout and Stress 101: Finding Balance with Mindfulness

September 16, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that burnout and stress are common challenges millions face. As society places increasing demands on our time, energy, and mental capacity, many feel drained, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed. 

However, there is a secret tool for gaining mental clarity and a sense of inner peace. Here, we’ll get into the complexities of burnout and stress and discuss how mindfulness can pave the way to enhanced well-being.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3RvJ5G4. #OTIPUpdate

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2024 Events

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  • A Conversation With UPP’s CIO Going Over Their 2024 Results
  • Period. Promise
  • fists raised in solidarity
    Visit a line and show your support for striking CUPE 2073 members!
  • Waterloo Region Labour Council’s 2025 Scholarship
  • Faculty Rally Nationwide for Free Speech, Free Tuition, and to Free Detained Students
  • yellow maple leaf in the sun
    As Trump targets education, Canadian universities seeing surge in American applicants
  • Ford government boosts STEM education funding by $750M
  • University Support Staff Workload Study
  • The Gender Wage Gap—It’s More Than You Think

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