Bargaining Bulletin 9:

Vote “Yes” for Student and Faculty Futures, Oct 15-17: Bargaining Update Yesterday, College Faculty and their Locals organized events all across Ontario to promote awareness of bargaining, faculty proposals, and the importance of the upcoming strike vote mandate. You responded to the call for solidarity – now, we are asking  to come together once more.  A high-participation, strong … Continue reading Bargaining Bulletin 9:

Peggy Sattler Call to Government: Addressing Fleming College Program Crisis

Although nearly two months have passed since the college has suspended 29 programs, the issue is continuing to attract questions. Today, this letter send from Minister Peggy Sattler to Minister Jill Dunlop outlines the severe consequences of these suspensions, which represent over one-fifth of the college’s offerings. The impact is profound, affecting students, faculty, and … Continue reading Peggy Sattler Call to Government: Addressing Fleming College Program Crisis

Publicly Sharing Concerns about the Program Suspensions

OPSEU/SEFPO members at Fleming are rightly concerned about the program suspensions at the college. In a 12-month period, college management has announced the closure or suspension of 42 programs. OPSEU/SEFPO members have raised their professional concerns around the impact on students, industry and labour market needs, due process and transparency, and the lack of consultation with … Continue reading Publicly Sharing Concerns about the Program Suspensions

Program Cuts in the News and Social Media

We wanted to share that Peggy Sattler, official opposition for the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, was successful in getting a question into the NDP line up of questions at Question Period on Monday morning. The video is posted here https://youtu.be/dSZbeDRLcuQ https://youtu.be/dSZbeDRLcuQ Unfortunately, Minister Dunlop blamed the federal government’s cap on international study permits and did … Continue reading Program Cuts in the News and Social Media