Credit to OPSEU/SEFPO Local 244 Sheridan College President Jack Urowitz for this summary In reviewing the Award for you, I feel that it is worthwhile to quote the following three paragraphs from Arbitrator Kaplan’s Award, before I start my summary. Quotes from the Award are in Italics. In fact, between 2012/2013 and 2020/2021, Ontario’s colleges experienced a 15% decline in domestic students and … Continue reading Examining the Kaplan Award’s Effects on College Employment
Category: 2024 Bargaining
The CAAT-A Bargaining Team and the College Employer Council (CEC) reached a settlement late in the evening on January 7th, eliminating any ongoing threat of labor action in this round of bargaining. As I understand it, both sides were able to reach agreement on several items (more specific details to follow). All remaining issues—including changes … Continue reading Bargaining Update – January 8
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We are thrilled to share the local results of our recent strike mandate vote! 82% voter turn out 84.4% in support of our bargaining team With overwhelming support from our members, we stand united in our commitment to fighting for fair wages and better working conditions. Your voices have been heard, and this collective strength … Continue reading Local Strike Mandate Results
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
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