Ottawa Citizen: Men-only college in Saudi Arabia appears to violate Algonquin’s hiring policies
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Globe and Mail Editorial: Why are Ontario college furthering gender apartheid in Saudi Arabia?
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Centennial College to scrap Saudi training program / Toronto Star
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Drug Benefits in Quebec RAMQ Info
The Local has just been made aware of a change in drug coverage for members who live in Quebec as detailed here Drug Benefits in Quebec Drug Benefits in Quebec FR Please do not hesitate to contact Kim MacPherson at OPSEU for further information/assistance in this matter. OPSEU Local 415 Communications Officer
January 21,2016 WMG Update to Faculty
This is a new feature initiated by the local in order to update faculty on a more regular basis regarding workload assignments across the college so that all faculty are equitably treated by their managers. the driving force behind this particular report is the college’s assignment of Professional Development. Please read WMG Update to Faculty-January 21 […]
OPSEU President calls on Ontario government to provide answers on college involvement in Saudi Arabia
Toronto Jan.12,2016/CNW/-As more facts come to light on Algonquin College’s questionable presence in Saudi Arabia, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is seeking answers from Training, Colleges and Universities Minister Reza Moridi. “Each passing day brings more troubling revelations about Algonquin’s business dealings in Saudi Arabia. I first wrote Premier Kathleen Wynne on this matter 10 months […]
OPSEU president calls on Algonquin College to quit Saudi Arabia
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Free tax clinic for staff and students on low income
The following message is being sent on behalf of ACORN, an independent anti-poverty organization that represents low and moderate income families. We advocate for access to affordable housing, safer neighborhoods, and higher standards of living in our communities. ACORN is endorsed by OPSEU 415. They want to let you know about their Free Tax Clinic that […]