Importance of opting-in to student union levies
Now is the time to opt-in. If you know anyone paying tuition fees, urge them to make the right choice and opt-in to all student levy fees that enhance quality of life for everyone on campus.
Ford's Cuts to PSE and how to fight
Students and workers are appalled by the Doug Ford government’s shameful attempt to use a tuition fee reduction as a political gimmick to try and hide a $600 million cut to student grants, a $440 million cut to university and college budgets, all and a petty and vindictive attack on democratic students’ unions.
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Resources for your organizing
Here are resources for organizing actions on your campus and in your community. Join with other students, workers, and faculty to help fight Ford’s Cuts.
Facts about Ford's cuts
Unfunded 10% Tuition Fee Reduction will result in an approximate 4% cut to university budgets. Universities will be under pressure to outsource, cut services, increase precarious employment, and/or lay-off staff. Regressive OSAP changes will result in massive increased student debt and increased burden for mature students. Elimination of Rand Formula-style funding for student unions. Optional student union dues, ancillary fees, and democratic levies could bankrupt.
Talking points on the cuts
Unfunded 10% Tuition Fee Reduction will result in an approximate 4% cut to university budgets. Universities will be under pressure to outsource, cut services, increase precarious employment, and/or lay-off staff. Regressive OSAP changes will result in massive increased student debt and increased burden for mature students. Elimination of Rand Formula-style funding for student unions. Optional student union dues, ancillary fees, and democratic levies could bankrupt.
Links to coalition pages
Many organizations are releasing specific membership advisories, annoucements, and explanations of what is going on. You will find a list of materials here.
Say Yes! to campus life and student services
Beginning this year, you have the option to opt-in, or out, of certain student fees. Here are just some of the many services that these fees pay for - and what you could potentially miss out on! Be sure to support your student levy groups and access their services!
10 Ways Ford Government’s Post Secondary Education Announcement is Bad for Students and their Families
Following the Ford Government’s announcement on post-secondary education yesterday further details have emerged that confirm any benefit students may experience from a reduction in tuition fees will be offset by other reckless changes being proposed. These severe changes will be felt across the province by students and their families, faculty, staff and administrations.