Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department

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TORONTO — The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers including the entire science department, The Canadian Press has learned.The union which represents the workers says they were informed on Thursday that the current 166 unionized employees would be reduced to 136 due to “organizational changes” including the elimination of the standalone Science Unit.According to union officials, only one staff member affected by the cuts has been offered alternative permanent employment within the public service.“How can you have an Ontario Science Centre with no Science Unit?” said Raluca Ellis, President of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 549, representing workers at the OSC. “With these job cuts, over 540 years of combined service would be eliminated.”More to come