Strike Vote

The College Employer Council (CEC) bargaining team walked away from negotiations this week without responding to faculty’s latest proposal, and asked the Ministry of Labour conciliator for a “no board” report, compelling the OPSEU/SEFPO college faculty bargaining team, representing faculty at Ontario’s 24 public colleges, to call for a strike vote. The “no board” report...

Toronto – The College Employer Council (CEC) has rejected the most recent offer put forth by OPSEU/SEFPO’s faculty bargaining team, pushing staff and students at Ontario’s 24 public colleges closer to a possible strike or lockout. Union President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says he’s disappointed with today’s turn of events, especially after both parties had signalled...

Toronto – OPSEU’s leadership says the contempt that the Ford government and school boards are showing for education workers is not going to be tolerated. OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says these dedicated workers are essential to Ontario and yet they are among some of the lowest paid public service employees in the province. “The...