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Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) International Women’s Day (IWD) Pin Project 2025 “Women Vote”
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneWomen’s votes shape our communities, our workplaces, and our future. Women have long balanced the demands of work and family while leading on picket lines and fighting for fairness and equality in all aspects of life. Yet, despite their leadership, they remain underrepresented in many sectors, face systemic barriers, such as wage gaps and workplace harassment, and struggle with limited access to essential supports, like affordable childcare.
Federation Family Education Fund—Recipients for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneTen awards valued at $3,000 are presented to children of OSSTF/FEESO Members each year who will be pursuing their first post-secondary degree / diploma / certificate at a college, university, or apprenticeship program of their choice. The Federation Family Education Funds are awarded through a lottery process
Early provincial election represents an opportunity for change—let’s get out the vote!
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneAfter months of speculation and hints from the Ford government and Progressive Conservative Party strategists, the guessing has ended. Ontario voters will go to the polls on February 27, 2025. The clock is ticking! We have less than five weeks to act and elect a new provincial government.
Black History Month
/in Did you know?, OSSTF/by Tracy CochraneThe 2025 LEGACY Poster: A Dynamic Teaching Tool for Black History Month and Beyond
Here’s how members of the education community can financially plan for their futures
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How to prepare for a safe winter road trip
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneWinter road trips offer breathtaking scenery, but conditions can sometimes be less than perfect. According to the National Collision Database, nearly 30 percent of collisions happen on wet, snowy, or icy roads in November, December, January, and February. Whether you’re driving up to the cottage for a cozy weekend away or visiting family or friends in another city or province, be sure to keep these winter safety tips top of mind.
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How to Talk About Investing in Publicly Funded Education with Friends and Family During the Holidays
/in Uncategorized/by Tracy CochraneOSSTF/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
The big chill: International students turn away from UW, Laurier as Canada caps enrolment
/in Did you know?, Education in Politics, Provincial Election 2025/by Tracy CochraneFewer students from abroad are applying to study in Waterloo and fewer are securing permits to attend











