Stronger together: College Faculty authorize strike mandate, if necessary, with 79% “yes” vote

Over the course of the last couple days, we made history together with the largest College Faculty strike mandate vote in a generation.  The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has released the results: in a record turnout, 11,848 members (76.1%) voted, with 79% voting YES to authorize strike action, if necessary. We’ve delivered a strike mandate authorized by a clear majority of all … Continue reading Stronger together: College Faculty authorize strike mandate, if necessary, with 79% “yes” vote

Riding a record turnout, College Faculty deliver historic strike mandate with overwhelming “yes” vote

TORONTO, ON –  Faculty across Ontario’s 24 public colleges, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO, have delivered a historic strike mandate to their bargaining team, sending a strong message that workers will not tolerate the employer’s serious concessions taking precedence over a fair contract which invests in quality education. On Friday, October 18th, college faculty concluded a province-wide … Continue reading Riding a record turnout, College Faculty deliver historic strike mandate with overwhelming “yes” vote

College Faculty Bargaining Update: Vote YES on October 15-17

As you enter a well-deserved weekend of rest with your loved ones and friends, here is our final bargaining bulletin before the upcoming strike mandate vote from October 15-17. Despite our concerns with the CEC’s inconsistent commitment to bargaining, their use of captive audience messaging, and the serious concessions they have tabled, we have entered the conciliation process maintaining … Continue reading College Faculty Bargaining Update: Vote YES on October 15-17