Please note: This is a static page that will be added to as responses (and permissions) arrive. Responses are being posted chronologically — earliest to most recent. If you wish to add a response, please forward your message to wlufacommunications and CC the email to David Monod. A Response to WLUFA’s Response to the Laurier Budget […]
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WLUFA Response to Laurier Budget 2020-2021
A Skunkweed By Any Other Name: WLUFA responds to “Empowering Change: Budget 2020/ 2021” Losing your job is devastating, not empowering. Universities have been placed in an impossible position by the Ford government’s predations. We know that. But President MacLatchy’s message is an effort to turn the murder of the university into a suicide. […]
Bill 124 and You: A summary report from WLUFA President, David Monod
Dear colleagues, I wanted to update you on WLUFA’s engagement with the provincial government and how the recently proposed legislation will affect you. I’m afraid the news is bad. I’ve sent out a few notes already on our “consultations” with the Ford government: the February consultation on “double dipping”, the May consultation on salary increases […]
Even Before Legislation Has Been Passed, Ford Bill 124 Disrupts Contract Faculty Negotiations
Though it was tabled only moments before Ontario’s Legislative Assembly adjourned for a lengthy five-month break – and though it will likely not be passed until well into November, 2019 – Bill 124 is already having an impact on our negotiating of a new Agreement for our Contract Faculty […]
Ottawa Sun: Contract faculty at colleges and universities will be hit hard by government’s proposed wage caps, say unions, say
by Jacquie Miller At Ontario’s universities, the army of contract teaching staff will be hurt the most by the province’s plan to restrict wage increases for the public sector, says a spokesperson for faculty unions. The legislation introduced by the Ontario government would prevent unions from bargaining to improve wages for staff at the bottom […]
Resist Ford Interference in Public Sector Bargaining. Rallies Today!
Two days ago, the Ford government trampled on your rights as professors working at a self-governing university. Two days ago, the government abused its power and violated your right to collective bargaining. On 5 June the Ford government mandated that salaries for all those employed in the “broader public sector” will rise at a lower […]
This Friday – KW March Against Ford Cuts!
Join the Power of Many campaign Peel Region Rapid Response Network Meeting this coming Thursday, May 30
Wilfrid Laurier University, Join the Power of Many campaign Peel Region Rapid Response Network Meeting this coming Thursday, May 30th. The Ford government is low in the polls. A full 75% of Ontarians do not support Ford’s attacks on our families and communities. Our movement is growing! Come out on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30pm […]
Join the Power of Many campaign Rapid Response Network Meeting THIS Monday
Wilfrid Laurier University, Join the Power of Many campaign Rapid Response Network Meeting THIS Monday in Waterloo. The Ford government is low in the polls. A full 75% of Ontarians do not support Ford’s attacks on our families and communities. Our movement is growing! Come out on Monday, May 27 at 6pm to keep building […]
Car Accident Toolkit
COM361(G3083) Collision NWC Rev COM361F(G3083F)-CollisionNWC-forweb This toolkit can be kept in your vehicle alongside your insurance and ownership documents. In the event of an accident, this toolkit will provide you with all of the information required from the third party, as well as step by step instructions to protect yourself and your collision claim. […]