MEDIA ADVISORY: Striking faculty to hold film night discussion at Wilfrid Laurier University

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Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

Oct 26, 2017, 09:21 ET

WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 26, 2017 /CNW/ - Join the filmmakers and faculty from Conestoga College and Wilfrid Laurier University as they discuss the rise of precarious work in Ontario's post-secondary sector. This event is presented as part of the national "Fair Employment Week" and is hosted by OPSEU Local 237 at Conestoga College and the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association.

Date:

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Time:

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Place:

N1001 (Science Building), Wilfrid Laurier University, 
at the corner of Bricker St and King Street, Waterloo

Speakers:
Lana-Lee Hardacre, President, OPSEU Local 237, Conestoga College and contract professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Michele Kramer, President, Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association and contract professor
Garry Potter, filmmaker and tenured professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Karen Scian, former Waterloo City Councillor and former contract professor, Conestoga College
Stephen Svenson, filmmaker and contract professor, Wilfrid Laurier University

More than 12,000 faculty at all 24 public colleges across the province have been on strike since October 16.

SOURCE Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

Lana Lee Hardacre, President, OPSEU Local 237, 519-501-0994

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