Examining the Kaplan Award’s Effects on College Employment
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…
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…
Update from Local 352 – November 1
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Local Strike Mandate Results
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…
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…
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…
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…
Provincial Town Hall: Oct 8 starting at 6:30 pm
The CAAT-A bargaining team is hosting a town hall on October 8th, from 6:30 – 8 pm. Follow the link to register: https://opseu-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CxQiiskCT7GsOJnDrueiVQ
College Faculty Strike Vote 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
College Faculty Strike Vote 2024: October 15-17 Starting Tuesday, October 15th at noon through to Thursday, October 17th at 3:00 p.m., College Faculty will be taking a province-wide strike vote. The vote will be held online and by phone. Vote YES for student and faculty futures, vote YES for quality education! Why are we taking a strike…
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…
College Faculty conciliation and strike mandate vote FAQs
What is “conciliation”? “Conciliation” occurs when one or both bargaining parties believe that a third party can move negotiations forward. At any point during negotiations, Ontario’s Colleges Collective Bargaining Act (CCBA) allows OPSEU/SEFPO or the College Employer Council (CEC) to request neutral third-party assistance to help resolve their differences. A request for conciliation is a…
New Bargaining Team and a message from the Chair
This message was originally sent out via email by OPSEU/SEFPO on December 13, 2023. A copy can be also found here: https://www.collegefaculty.org/2023/12/13/new-bargaining-team-and-a-message-from-the-chair/. The French version is included in the e-mail, and also posted here: https://www.collegefaculty.org/2023/12/13/nouvelle-equipe-de-negociation-et-message-du-president/. We’re excited to share the results of the bargaining team election that took place October 29th at the CAAT-A Pre-Bargaining Conference. This marks…
Fleming Faculty Union 