SOURCE: https://opseu.org/news/post-secondary-funding-win-starts-new-chapter-in-education-fight-says-opseu-sefpo-this-is-not-a-stand-down-moment-this-is-a-milestone/311137/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – OPSEU/SEFPO joined the bittersweet chorus on yesterday’s announcement from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES), welcoming new funding as a decision overdue by nearly a decade—although conversely it still leaves Ontario in last place....

Representatives from Service Canada will be holding virtual information sessions for those who are being affected by layoff at the college. These sessions, hosted by Conestoga, are jointly conducted by representatives of Service Canada and Employment Ontario. Topics covered during these 1.5 hour virtual sessions include: The latest changes to the Employment Insurance program (EI) and how to apply for benefits Canada Pension Plan / Old Age Security for workers who may be near retirement...

Original Article: https://opseu.org/news/conestoga-college-president-john-tibbits-resigns-after-union-pressure-opseu-sefpo-invites-interim-leadership-to-rebuild-together/305295/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON) Faculty and support staff at Conestoga College are celebrating the start of a new chapter – after their relentless public pressure campaign calling for accountable leadership , workers realised their long-time demand as President John Tibbits announced his resignation, effective...