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Laurentian awakens to the real world
If history teaches us anything, it’s that social values change over time and retrospective vision is myopic. Laurentian University restructures to save itself: 70 programs are cut and 100 to 145 staff will lose their jobs (academics, plus administration and ancillary staff) and it’s as if the world has come to an end. A rude awakening to the real world, indeed.
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However, when Inco restructured (1978-1979) and 2,800 hourly rated employees lost their jobs and a strike ensued, the white collar community remained smug and barely noticed.