Settlement offer averts strike, remaining issues headed to mediated arbitration
This is not the message we had expected to post today, but we are very happy for that and grateful for the hard work of the CAAT-A Bargaining Team in …
Local 354 virtual bargaining/strike mandate info sessions happening Wed. Sept. 25
As you may have heard, bargaining has been proceeding slowly and your CAAT-A bargaining team has asked for a provincial conciliator to step in and stop the stalling from the …
Virtual bargaining town hall to be held Aug. 28th at 6p.m.
You are invited to attend a virtual Bargaining Town Hall on August 28, 6-7:30pm, on Zoom. Advance registration is required. Here is the link to complete your registration: https://opseu-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-7j8QQfvTpGWrq9JM73E4g Our current …
Local 354 steward Dr. Crystal Garvey chosen OPSEU Equity Vice-President-Select: Important Spring SWF or memo advice
Announcement of OPSEU Equity Vice-President: Dr. Crystal Garvey We are delighted to announce the selection of our own Dr. Crystal Garvey as the Vice-President-Select of OPSEU’s new equity board seats. Over a decade in the making, delegates …
Ontario hospital workers awarded significant wage increases following court decision to strike down Bill 124 wage caps
Listen to this article (Thunder Bay News) An arbitrator has awarded salary increases totalling 6.25 per cent to 45,000 Ontario hospital workers, plus two dollars an hour more for registered …
Durham College partnership with unnamed private career college raises concerns
Durham College has reversed its long-standing opposition to public-private partnerships (PPP) and announced a joint venture with an as yet unnamed private career college in Toronto. This partnership aims to …
Answers to your immediate COVID-19 precaution questions from DC’s Health and Safety office
For those of us returning to campus this fall during the 4th wave, there is a real sense of uncertainty and unease surrounding COVID-19 protocols. The answers below were received …
Local 354 updates on college pandemic response
Spring SWFs and memos, fall planning, WebCOT changes, GMM postponed, health and safety, two-month suspension of local levies and more… Dear Colleagues, We know you are all working incredibly hard …
Welcome back to a new year!
By Pat Mongeon, OPSEU Local 354 President Welcome back to a new academic year. I wish you all a smooth start-up, and I want to let you know the local stewards and …
Solidarity
Solidarity As union brothers and sisters it is imperative that we maintain respect and civility towards one another. Please be cautious of what you say to management regarding each other’s …