31 workers laid off at Ontario Science Centre, union says
In an emailed statement Thursday, Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 549 told CBC News that 27 permanent roles and four contract roles at the centre were impacted.
The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers, including the entire science department, according to CityNews. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 549 reported that 27 permanent roles and four contract roles were impacted.
The science centre's CEO, Paul Kortenaar, informed employees that the organization is being restructured, with the elimination of the live exhibits and science department, the business development department, and security.
The union, OPSEU/SEFPO Local 549, stated that the current 166 unionized employees would be reduced to 136 due to "organizational changes". Only one staff member affected by the cuts has been offered alternative permanent employment within the public service, according to the union.
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- CP NewsAlert: Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department winnipegfreepress.com
- Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department toronto.citynews.ca
- 31 workers laid off at Ontario Science Centre, union says cbc.ca
