At OPSEU, we know that diversity is our strength; in our union, our communities and in every single workplace. We know that diversity enriches our society and that meaningful inclusion depends on the eradication of discrimination in all its forms. It’s why I’m proud to announce that OPSEU has endorsed the Charter of Inclusive Workplaces and […]

Dear Minister and Ms. Franklin: We were alarmed to discover that you have developed a free speech policy for the colleges without any consultation with faculty members. We now know that you quietly put together a policy taskforce with 12 college administrators, one student, but no faculty. We are calling on Colleges Ontario to halt […]

Gauge Roberts is a young man who has lived on the margins and is now on his way to breaking his own particular cycle of poverty. Roberts, 19, spoke at the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Touchdown Breakfast at the Ambassador Hotel and Conference Centre on Thursday morning. At the breakfast it […]

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is cancelling funding for three university campuses in the Toronto area, blaming the province’s poor finances. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, said the government is no longer in a position to fund the three satellite campuses in Markham, Milton and Brampton owing to the province’s “new fiscal restraints.” […]

Algonquin College is increasing some fees, reducing hours of operation and cutting back positions in an effort to close a $25-million shortfall opened up by Ontario’s pay equity legislation. Bill 148, passed by the previous Liberal government, requires employers to pay part-time staff the same rate for the equivalent work of full-time staff. The current […]