OPSEU Local 353 is once again offering a scholarship for members and children of members in good standing.
The following is the criteria for selection of the 2012 local 353 Scholarship:
A brief resume outlining non-academic interests and activities, such as community or political involvement as well as goals for the future.
Evidence of understanding of the role and significance of the Canadian labour movement.
In order to satisfy point (2) above, applicants will be required to submit an essay of not more than 1,000 words. This year’s topic is:
How does the battle of the Occupy Movement against corporate greed relate to the values of the labour movement in Canada? In your opinion is Occupy the template for political action in the future?
The deadline is June 8th, 2012. Send resumes and essays to ryanpatrickway@hotmail.com. Please note that in the past, we have followed the OFL’s deadline (which is May 4th, 2012); however this year we will not.