Media Advisory - Solidarity Event with CAUT in Support of OPSEU Local 677
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SUDBURY, ON, Aug. 19 /CNW/ - Laurentian University members of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) will show their support for striking members of OPSEU Local 677 at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine by participating in a Solidarity Event on Friday Aug. 20.

CAUT, which represents more than 65,000 teachers, librarians, researchers and other academic professionals, is an outspoken defender of academic freedom and works actively in the public interest to improve the quality and accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada.

    
                           Date: Friday August 20

                           Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

                   Where: Laurentian University Entrances


                               GUEST SPEAKERS

    Representatives of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
                   Yuk-Sem Won, President OPSEU Local 677
             Tyler England, Chair OPSEU Local 677 Bargaining Team
                     Sudbury area supporting local nions

                                 FREE PIZZA!
    

For further information: Tyler England, [phone]