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OCUFA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Awards of Distinction! Check out the full list: tinyurl.com/yz6ex4mw
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We're glad to see govt consulting with @OCT_OEEO on teacher education. We hope they will consult all relevant expert stakeholders at this critical moment. Our recommendations: tinyurl.com/avpdkhff
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Ontario's new one-year teacher training program includes 80 practicum days #onpoli trib.al/GUdgHzz
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Tuition is going up. OSAP grants are getting cut. During a cost of living crisis, families can't afford to take on more student debt.
Students need more grants, not loans. And universities need more funding to help them thrive.
ALT An illustration of hands throwing up graduation caps. Text reads: "Four years of tuition at an Ontario university costs about $40,000. Only 20% of Ontarians age 15-17 have enough saved for tuition. Ontario students more grants, not loans. Ontario universities need more funding."
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This is the final step in a painful 5-year journey. The CCAA process caused deep harm to Laurentian faculty, staff, and Sudbury. Thanks to strong advocacy, inappropriate corporate restructuring can no longer be used at public universities sudbury.com/local-news/five-…
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Supported by the OCUFA Mark Rosenfeld Fellowship in Higher Education Journalism, investigative reporters Tahmeed Shafiq and Jadine Ngan covered a critical story on one university campus for @thewalrus.ca. Congratulations to Tahmeed and Jadine for this award!
🔍 The 49th National Magazine Awards — Investigative Reporting:
🥇 Gold: "What Happens after a Death on Campus," @thewalrus
🥈 Silver: "Tracking down prominent Albertans behind delinquent oil and gas companies," @thenarwhalca
#NMA26
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The OCUFA Mark Rosenfeld Fellowship in Higher Education Journalism supports investigative reporting on higher education issues across Canada. Bookmark the link for the next round of submissions in Fall 2026: tinyurl.com/3hakrjap
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After years of funneling public dollars into the private system, the response to an “unsustainable” bill is to cut OSAP and leave all students with more debt. Make it make sense. cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o…
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In a new episode of Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast from @cafaab, OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson goes deep on the latest news from Ontario's universities open.spotify.com/episode/4zj…
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At our meeting this weekend, the OCUFA Board said NO to political interference in public universities and YES to collaborating with faculty experts to design teaching and learning programs! Read our submission to the ON Govt: tinyurl.com/avpdkhff
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How should newly funded #onpse student seats be allocated? Ontario university faculty say the decision should be based on the diverse needs of Ontario’s economy now and in the future tinyurl.com/2w5ry8km
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Solidarity with @OPSEU community service workers on strike across Ontario! Learn more and join a picket: opseu.org/campaigns/worth-fi…
May 25
🚨3885 community service workers are ON STRIKE across Ontario🚨
They are:
1) Fighting against Ford's cuts and for funding for services communities need;
2) Demanding justice for stolen wages under Bill 124
Join a picket line: worthfightingfor.ca/picket-f…
#WorthFightingFor #onpoli
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OCUFA retweeted
May 23
Have you met Joe Rooyakkers? Not only is he the OSSSTF/FEESO bargaining unit president at the University of Guelph, he’s also our incredible guest this week.
Check out Episode 4 of Education Forum: The Podcast for his important take on the post-secondary education center. Check it out here bit.ly/42TPy33-
And don’t forget to share your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions by emailing podcast@osstf.ca
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"A fully funded university system would provide university students, faculty, and staff with the tools they need to set students up for success despite shocks to the labour market." - OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson thestar.com/opinion/letters-…
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OCUFA retweeted
May 22
OCUFA Report: OCUFA sends feedback to provincial government on teacher education changes: ocufa.on.ca/ocufa-report
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