Bargaining Update – January 8

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

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