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Thousands of CUPE academic staff, librarians, service workers threaten to strike

February 26, 2024/in Did you know?, Labour Movement/by Tracy Cochrane

Thousands of workers across all U of T campuses and three different chapters of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are threatening to go on strike if they do not reach a new deal with the university by March 4.

https://thevarsity.ca/2024/02/24/thousands-of-cupe-academic-staff-librarians-service-workers-threaten-to-strike/

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3,000 York University academic workers go on strike

February 26, 2024/in Did you know?, Labour Movement/by Tracy Cochrane

Some 3,000 academic workers at York University walked off the job Monday after the union representing them and the school failed to reach a deal on a new collective agreement.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/york-university-strike-1.7125523

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OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Standing Committees and Councils Applications for 2024/2025

February 5, 2024/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

Applications are now open to all members of OSSTF/FEESO for appointments to provincial standing committees and councils. Any member in good standing is encouraged to apply for one of our many provincial committees and councils for term and co-option positions.

https://osstfupdate.ca/2024/01/17/osstf-feeso-provincial-standing-committees-and-councils-applications-for-2024-2025/

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Application for Educational Services Workshop Presenter Training

February 5, 2024/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

OSSTF/FEESO is accepting member applications in both French and English to become a presenter for the following Educational Services Workshops:

  1. Addressing Anti-Black Racism (AABR) (English only, as we have sufficient numbers of French-trained presenters at this time)
  2. Managing Conflict (English or French – separate training)

https://osstfupdate.ca/2024/02/02/application-for-educational-services-workshop-presenter-training-2/

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Six components that every education member should add to their financial plan

February 5, 2024/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

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OSSTF/FEESO Statement – Black History Month

February 5, 2024/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

February 1, 2024 – Every February, OSSTF/FEESO celebrates Black History Month, which serves as an important opportunity to reflect on how we as a Federation and as individuals can continue to challenge and dismantle anti-Black racism in schools, workplaces, communities, on campuses, and in our union.
 
The national theme for Black History Month 2024 is “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build,” and celebrates the rich and important history of Black Canadians and their many achievements, while reminding us all that there is much work left to be done to ensure a better and more equitable future for all Canadians.
 
Black History stretches deep into the Canadian fabric and deserves far more than a single month of recognition. Canadian Black history should be taught and celebrated year-round, not just in February.
 
From reflection and acknowledgment, we must all move towards action. Rosemary Brown, educator, writer, and B.C. politician was the first Black woman elected to a Canadian Provincial legislature. Brown said that, “We must open the doors, and we must see to it they remain open, so that others can pass through.”
 
It’s up to all of us to ensure that Black curriculum is taught throughout the year, that anti-Blackness is unlearned in our school spaces, and that we create safer spaces for Black youth, educators, and education workers in our schools and on our campuses.
 
Throughout the month of February, OSSTF/FEESO will be featuring profiles, events, and resources on our website and social media feeds, starting with a special teaser video today!
 
OSSTF/FEESO also supports the national labour movement’s campaign, led by the Canadian Labour Congress. This year’s theme is “Black Resistance” and they are calling on supporters to send an action letter to their Member of Parliament to tell the government that we want to see justice for Black workers and their communities.

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Stacey: It’s time to shrink Ontario’s university administrations

February 5, 2024/in Did you know?, Education in Politics/by Tracy Cochrane

Every university position should have to be justified in terms of a university’s primary mandate: to educate students and produce knowledge.

https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/stacey-its-time-to-shrink-ontarios-university-administrations

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Young Workers

February 5, 2024/in Did you know?, Labour Movement, WRLC/by Tracy Cochrane

OFL Presents Young Workers Toolkit

The OFL has recently released a new digital resource for young workers entering unionized environments called the Young Workers Toolkit.  The goal of the guide is to nurture young workers who want to be active participants in their local, unit, affiliate, and/or regional labour councils, but are unsure of what concrete steps can be taken to reach that goal.  Please share widely with all the young workers in your life!

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Women’s Day Lunch

February 5, 2024/in Did you know?, Social, WRLC/by Tracy Cochrane

WRLC Presents the International Women’s Day Lunch 2024

Come for the lunch, stay for the fun!  The WRLC is excited to host this year’s IWD Lunch in support of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region.  We are thrilled to be welcoming Dr Julie Mueller, Associate Dean, Graduate and Research, and Dr Eden Hennessey, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Data Specialist, from Wilfrid Laurier University (WLUFA), as our keynote speakers.  There will also be games, prizes, a raffle and more.  Tickets are expected to sell out, so please visit the link below to secure your table!

Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2024-international-womens-day-lunch-tickets-776975022207?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Ontario Federation of Labour Rally in Niagara Falls

January 31, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

Ontario Federation of Labour Rally in Niagara Falls at the
Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Convention –
Saturday, February 3, 2024

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is calling on labour advocates and union Members to
join a rally in Niagara Falls on Saturday, February 3, 2024 outside the Ontario Progressive
Conservative Party (OPCP) Convention at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre – 6815 Stanley
Avenue. The OFL is encouraging people from the local area to show up at the event to remind
party members about how the Ford government has made life harder for Ontario workers, while
making its developer and donor buddies richer.
The tentative plan is for the rally to begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Convention Centre, followed by
leafleting at a major intersection.

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    Visit a line and show your support for striking CUPE 2073 members!
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