Contract Faculty Day of Action a success!
A Contract faculty Day of Action took place on February 11,2016 where contract faculty, full-time faculty members and students on every college and university campus were invited to stand together with signs and leaflets supporting fairness for contract faculty. This event was held because Contract faculty are teaching a growing number of students across the […]
OPSEU Local 415 is now on Facebook
OPSEU local 415 is now on Facebook, where you will find items pertaining to both local and provincial union activities. We hope you like this new communications feature and that you will check us out at https://www.facebook.com/opseu415 OPSEU Local 415 www.facebook.com
Hydro Campaign Meeting Feb.11,2016
Please find here a poster with information on the upcoming Hydro One campaign meeting being held on Thursday February 11,2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the auditorium ( Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe Street ) organized and sponsored by Hydro One Not For Sale and the Ottawa and District Labour Council. Everyone […]
Ottawa Citizen: Men-only college in Saudi Arabia appears to violate Algonquin’s hiring policies
Please read full story http://ottawacitizen.com/news/men-only-college-in-saudi-arabia-appears-to-violate-algonquins-hiring-policies
Globe and Mail Editorial: Why are Ontario college furthering gender apartheid in Saudi Arabia?
Please read full story http://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/why-are-ontario-furthering-gender-apatheid-in-saudi-arabia/article28387358/?click=sf_globe
Centennial College to scrap Saudi training program / Toronto Star
Please read full article Http;//www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/01/22/wayne-says-men-only-ontario-college-saudi-campuse-are-unacceptable.html
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
Please click read full story below OPSEU president calls on Algonquin College to quit Saudi Arabia Ontario Public Service Employees Union