MPAC members ratify new collective agreement
May 11, 2010 Members at MPAC voted 72.6 per cent in favour of ratifying their new collective agreement. Voter turnout was 83.7 per cent.
The Bargaining Team again thanks all of the members for their support during this round of negotiations
Ratification vote information now available
May 10, 2010 Locations and times for MPAC ratification vote now online
Ratification vote is set for May 11
May 3, 2010 Members will vote on the tentative settlement on May 11. Arrangements for the times and locations of the vote are currently being worked out. We will post this information as we have it.
Tentative agreement reached with MPAC
April 27, 2010 9:50 pm Your bargaining team has reached a tentative settlement with MPAC on your new collective agreement. The strike deadline, set for 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28 has been averted.
The Team thanks all the members for their incredible show of support throughout the bargaining process. Details on the agreement will be made available as soon as possible.
Talks continue under blackout
April 27, 2010 Updated 7:00 p.m Contract negotiations between OPSEU and MPAC continue under a media blackout. The strike deadline is 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28. Continue to watch the OPSEU website for information as it becomes available.
Members across the province have been showing their solidarity with lunch time pickets and other activities. The team asks that all members keep up the great show of support.
Your Bargaining Team will meet with the employer and the mediator on April 26-27, and the new strike deadline has been set for 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28.
Your Team is still working on reaching an agreement with the employer on the outstanding bargaining issues. Please continue showing your support in the workplace, and we will keep you informed as events unfold. MPAC Members say "yes" to strike action