{
  "id": 6765932,
  "title": "Union ‘outraged’ as Ontario Science Centre lays off science department",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/union-outraged-as-ontario-science-centre-lays-off-science-department",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T14:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12055408/union-outraged-as-ontario-science-centre-lays-off-science-department/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union representatives expressed outrage after learning of layoffs affecting the entire science department at the Ontario Science Centre. The unionized workforce is set to decrease from 166 to 136 employees, leaving behind over 540 years of combined service. The layoffs encompass live exhibit business development, security staff, education, marketing, and IT personnel. Only one employee was offered another permanent position. OPSEU/SEFPO president Raluca Ellis was particularly dismayed, questioning how the Science Centre could exist without its Science Unit. The cuts come after the facility's closure two years ago under the Ford government, which promised no layoffs. Despite the restructuring, the Science Centre aims to continue delivering programming through smaller pop-up spaces and in-school visits. A new permanent location is under construction at the former Ontario Place site, with the government committed to keeping the Harbourfront Centre open until its completion in 2029.",
  "summary": "The union representing workers at the Ontario Science Centre says it’s “outraged” after learning of layoffs impacting the entire science department.",
  "key_points": [
    "Union representatives express outrage over science department layoffs at Ontario Science Centre.",
    "Layoffs reduce workforce from 166 to 136 employees, preserving 540+ years of service.",
    "OPSEU/SEFPO president questions how Science Centre can operate without Science Unit."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}