COPIED FROM STAND WITH STUDENTS PAGE

Province Wide Student Rally the 14th, 15th & 16th on local college campuses to make our issues as students heard. It is important PSS (Post-Secondary Students) are unified in our goal for this rally. At this time this is our "platform," if you have any edits, suggestions, comments, concerns with this platform please feel free to comment!

Post-Secondary Students Issues:
- Compensation for lost time (4 weeks of our lives have been wasted)
- Reimbursement of Fees Paid (Including tuition, SA fees, parking passes, lockers, textbooks that were rented (not outright purchased) etc.)
- Students should have a say on how we go forward from this strike. Students are split on how WE want to see our semester saved. WE WANT THE OPTION TO CHOOSE, (depending on our college/ campus, year, program, etc.) to EITHER;

a) Restart this semester in January (or if that is not possible, continue with next semester as planned and redo this semester in September.)

OR

b) Condense & complete this semester, FREE OF ALL CHARGES! Put the money we have paid in tuition for this semester towards next semester, or reimburse students leaving/ graduating.

Concerns:
- If we restart our semester, will we lose the ability to submit the work we have completed thus far this semester? Or if we do re-submit assignments next semester, will we be flagged as plagiarizing our own work?
- If we condense the semester we will not be receiving the same education we paid for;
- We paid for 15 (or 7-1-7) weeks of a course, not 15 weeks of work condensed into 10 weeks.
- We paid to have a professor teach us in a classroom, with effective resources and learning tools, not to have to struggle teach ourselves in our school libraries with administrative staff trying to do a job they aren't paid or educated to do.
- We paid for the opportunity to have in-class discussions, to do projects and presentations, in addition to the assignments and textbook modules we have been independently working on for the last month.

**Please note that fees outside of the colleges control will not be addressed at this time, as the living-costs incurred are both subjective and circumstantial. We are still looking a legal options for financial restitution however we all seem to agree the biggest concern for us as students is getting back into the classrooms, and receiving the education we paid for.***

Dear College Teachers,
I am a single mom, and a student of yours. Like many others, I look to OSAP for help to better myself for my children. As the days pass us by with uncertainty when we will return to classes again I am not going to sit here and harp on you about where this disruption has my life at this very second, that's a letter for the College Employer Council and Ontario's Ministry of Advanced Education in my opinion.
This letter is one of Thanks!
Thank you, for standing up for your fellow
Teachers who deserve the same rights as you have.
Thank you, for standing up for us students who deserve to receive a well thought out, prepared and delivered with passion education.
Thank you, for continuing to show up even as the temperatures drop to teach us even in the coldest days there's still something worth fighting for.
Thank you, on behalf of my children who will one day grace the halls proud to be supported by the strength and passion which is you.
Thank you, for fighting the urge to answer us students who are tirelessly emailing and messaging you for answers we know you too are looking for.
Thank you!

As we come closer to these three special days next week when you will attend, log in or which ever other means you have accessible to you in order to cast your vote, please don't be pressured by those of us who don't understand the big picture, please consider not only what you're voting on but also what you may be voting against.

Yes it's been a restless 5 almost 6 weeks and if it must continue, so be it.

You are brave. You are appreciated. You are the shape of OUR future!

Well, it happened again! Two days in a row. Wednesday morning a red car, driving without defrosted windows nearly drove through the stopped school bus. Bright yellow bus, stop sign out, red lights flashing! Ridiculous! Take the time to defrost your windows!!!! You could have hit children!!!
Today, another unsafe driver (black SUV) that did wait behind the bus. My kids boarded, (it takes a few seconds to get a seatbelt on). This impatient driver passed the bus as it was pulling away from the stop. Accerated around the bus, driving WAY too fast. Oh yeah, this SUV was driving fast towards another bus stop. These kids were waiting on the corner by a park for their bus.
I have contacted the police and sent in Road Watch Reports. Next time photos will be taken and shared with the police. You've been warned.

To the Veteran at the east end Wal-mart on Wednesday night. I wanted to buy the veteran pins from the table they had there, I try and buy a new 1 every year and to my surprise and delight, the gentleman said would you like this 1 I have on. I said with such appreciation will you really do that and with that he undid it off his jacket and gave it to me. Wow not only do I appreciate his all time sacrifice for our country which shows beyond belief, but for the thoughtfulness that he still has today. Thanks for all you did and still do for our country God Bless you my friend.
Angela Lockman

Are you missing your bike?
Somebody probably took it for a ride and left it at the downtown Tim Hortons.
I took it home so it would not be stolen again.
If you think it is yours, please e-mail me with a description.
Would really like to give it back to the owner.
k_lecot@live.com

Here's the thing. While the College Council and the Union representing the Teachers argue and nit pick has anyone thought to ask the students what they want? Has anyone asked the young adults that are looking to start their grown up life and get out into the working world? Has anyone asked the husband and father that was laid off and needs this academic year to get a new job so he can continue to provide for his family? Has anyone asked the single mother that went back to school so she could stop working 3 jobs so she could be home for her children after school to help them with their homework and kiss them goodnight before bed? Has anyone asked the woman that escaped an abusive relationship and for the first time can think of providing for herself and her children? Has anyone asked the mother that put her education on hold so that she could be there for her children as they grew up and is now taking the time for herself to continue her academic journey? Has anyone asked the international students that came to learn from us and take the knowledge back to their countries to be able to provide better services in their communities. HAS ANYONE BOTHERED TO ASK??
I am asking the members of the Teacher's Union PLEASE consider this when you cast your vote!!

Just wondering if there are any Rememberance Day Ceremonies happening on Saturday in Windsor or LaSalle?

CC's Events Has 2 Great Shows Planned For You This Winter + From Our Hands To Yours Gift Shoppe Is Open In A New Location! Shop Local This Holiday Season!

On November 24th 4:30pm-8:30pm, 25th 10am-4pm, and 26th 10am-4pm Make Sure You Stop By The WFCU Centre For CC's Events: 6th Annual Handmade Christmas Extravaganza! There Will Be 100 Local Artists, Lunch Is Available For Purchase, Win Great Prizes (Including A Genuine American Girl Doll Tenney Grant & Her Accessories!), Activities, Balloon Animals, and More! Admission Is Free, But Donations To Aid Local Secondary School Breakfast Programs Are Appreciated!
The WFCU Centre Is Located At 8787 McHugh Ave, Windsor ON
For More Info: ccs.craftevents@gmail.com 519-945-1001
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On December 9th 10am-4pm, Visit The WFCU Centre For CC's Events: 1st Annual Gift Show. There Will Be 100 Small Business Vendors With Unique Christmas Gifts For Everyone, Including Many That Are Locally Handmade. Lunch Is Available For Purchase, Win Great Prizes, Activities, and More! Admission Is Free, But Donations To Aid A Local Charity (TBA) Are Appreciated!
The WFCU Centre Is Located At 8787 McHugh Ave, Windsor ON
For More Info: ccs.giftevents@gmail.com 519-945-1001
Facebook Event Page: https:/ / www.facebook.com/ events/ 647052142349368/
Check Out Our 3-Day Handmade Extravaganza November 24-26th: https:/ / www.facebook.com/ events/ 130359404205960/

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Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
*Closed Nov 11 & 12: Visit Us At The St.Simon & St.Jude Bazaar 9am-3pm
*Closed Nov 24-26: Visit Us At The 6th Annual Handmade Christmas Extravaganza (Info Above)
*Closed Dec 9: Visit Us At The 1st Annual Christmas Gift Show (Info Above

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