SWF info and review sessions Nov. 9 & 10
Local 354 Chief Steward Charlene De Danieli will be hosting a drop-in session on Tuesday, November 9 from 2-4 pm for anyone with SWF questions or concerns. If members require one-on-one …
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 …
Partial Load Registry deadline is Oct. 30th!
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARTIAL LOAD MEMBERS – you only have until Oct. 30th to register your interest in remaining partial load for the next calendar year. In accordance with article …
Vision benefits change means early entitlement
One of our colleagues on the Divisional Executive reports that their college has informed members that the benefit year for vision and hearing coverage will be changing. According to the …
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 …
Welcome message from our new Local 354 President and Chief Steward
New President First, I hope everyone is healthy and staying safe as we return to teaching this fall. My name is Kevin Griffin, and I am the OPSEU Local 354 president. I am …
OPSEU FAQ sheet on mandatory vaccine policies
With the fourth wave of the COVID-19 crisis upon us, many employers in Ontario have been developing workplace policies calling for mandatory vaccines and testing. The Ford government has also announced …
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 …