OPSEU/SEFPO welcomes new leadership: JP Hornick and Laurie Nancekivell
JP Hornick has been elected as the new President of OPSEU/SEFPO marking the first change in the union’s presidency in 15 years. Hornick is the Coordinator of the School of …
Strike deadline called for Friday, March 18th
Dear faculty, Today, three months after commencing work-to-rule action, we are setting a strike deadline in an effort to compel the College Employer Council (CEC) and the College Presidents to …
Virtual coffee drop-in sessions available to discuss Phase 3 of work-to-rule
Phase 3 of the work-to-rule campaign began today. If you’ve got questions about what that means and how you can help apply pressure to reach a negotiated settlement, Local 354 …
CEC cries poor while DC President boasts of large cash surplus
Durham College President Don Lovisa admits the college is “a solid cash position” with a $40 million surplus, despite CEC claims that they can’t accommodate low- or no-cost improvements to …
Resources for understanding the bargaining process and how we got here
Message from Local 354 President Kevin Griffin Hello Members, This is a very challenging time for members as we are faced with a difficult bargaining process again on the heels …
Town Hall Meeting Called to Discuss Latest Bargaining Developments
Dear Faculty Member, Over the last week, the bargaining landscape has changed dramatically: the communication blackout was lifted, the mediator’s report was released, and the College Employer Council (CEC) has …
Government push for return to classroom teaching creates workload and safety concerns
The sudden announcement that Ontario colleges and universities can go back to classroom teaching this fall without physical restrictions or limits on class sizes has caught many faculty by surprise. …
Bargaining update – Negotiations begin online as both sides present their opening proposals
The teams met on July 7 and 8 this week to discuss ground rules, set the tone for bargaining, and exchange initial proposals. Below, please find the opening statement and …
Pandemic-driven shift to online learning has management cheering and faculty reeling
(from CAAT-A Bargaining Team) Over the past decade, we have seen a gradual move to online learning with this move being further exacerbated by the pandemic. Although there has been …