Jan. 8 Update: Strike Averted at Ontario Colleges
The College Employer Council (CEC) and OPSEU have reached an agreement to enter binding arbitration for the resolution of outstanding bargaining issues. This ensures that classes will continue as scheduled, and no strike action will occur.
For further updates, please visit College Employer Council’s website.
Update: Jan. 6, 2025
Since July 2024, the College Employer Council (CEC), representing Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges, has been negotiating a renewal of the OPSEU collective agreement with the OPSEU CAAT-A bargaining team, who represents full-time and partial-load professors, instructors, librarians, and counsellors.
On Jan. 3, 2025, OPSEU delivered the 5 days’ notice of potential strike action commencing Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. The job action could include work-to-rule, rotating strikes, or a full withdrawal of work (a strike). CEC and OPSEU are still scheduled for two days of mediation this week on Jan. 6 – 7.
What does this mean for you?
- All classes will continue as scheduled through Jan. 8, 2025.
- If OPSEU begins labour action on Thursday, Jan. 9, classes may still continue depending on the form of the strike. We will share updates as soon as more information is available.
- Loyalist College remains hopeful that an agreement can be reached without a strike. The CEC has asked OPSEU to join them in binding arbitration, which would avoid any labour action.
Please visit this page regularly for updates, including next steps if labour action occurs.
Note: For more information on the bargaining process, visit the College Employer Council website, which provides additional FAQs, proposals, and updates in addition to the information shared here.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
OPSEU has given notice of possible labour action beginning Jan. 9. The form of action (e.g., work-to-rule or a full strike) is not yet confirmed.
Yes, all classes will run as scheduled Jan. 7 and 8, 2025. If labour action begins on or after Jan. 9, we will share updates about class schedules via email, the student portal, and this web page.
A strike could impact class schedules, exams, and semester dates. However, Loyalist is committed to ensuring students can complete their semester. Historically, no semester has been lost due to a strike.
We will share updates via email, the student portal, and this web page. Please check regularly to stay informed.
Negotiations will continue until an agreement is reached. We remain hopeful for a positive resolution and will keep you updated on progress.
Loyalist College remains committed to supporting students through this process. Should you have any concerns or require assistance, our Student Experience team (svpstudents@loyalistcollege.com) is available to help.
Visit this web page for updates, and check the College Employer Council website for more details about the bargaining process, FAQs, and terms.
