What can you do?

Dear students,

Don't panic. Don't fret. Fear is not good for the soul.

The feeling of powerlessness is what drives us into apathy. When we let ourselves think for one moment that we can be pressured into being afraid, then we start shifting into that dangerous territory where we lose what we have. Right now, we have a negotiation that is moving at a turtle's pace, and an administration who won't release details on what will happen to us.

What exists here at Laurier is a strong community. Whether it is an issue like the Hawk, supporting our amazing sports teams, ecological responsibility, a stance on the war, the creation or maintenance of a club, the election of WLUSU representation, or any other undertaking, we come together in a unique fashion. We often rely on each other. This is where our strength lies.

We need to demand two things:

1. Honest answers about what will happen with our term if strike or lockout happens.
2. A speedy resolution where CAS will be valued.

The administration needs to hear from us. Send emails, call them, send written letters, drop by and see them... Do remember to always stay respectful in your requests. It is important that we are taken seriously.


There will be a peaceful demonstration on Monday (heck, I am even bringing my three-year old son!). It will be leaving from three locations at noon:

1. The Science Atrium
2. The Concourse
3. The Dining Hall

We will walk about, and hopefully gain momentum. We will congregate in the Quad. We will have cameras on hand, with local and maybe even national media coverage.

I hope this empowers you. We want students to see that we are important, and that we are stakeholders in this. Without us, there would be no Laurier.