Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Press Releases
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www.newswire.caHere’s the latest on OPSEU strikes affecting Ontario colleges:
- There have been ongoing strike actions by OPSEU full-time college support staff through 2025, with bargaining talks described as contentious and repeatedly breaking down, and the union pursuing strike mandate votes during that period. This is reflected in multiple updates from OPSEU and media coverage reporting extended walkouts and talks that failed to reach a renewal agreement as of late September 2025. [sources summarize ongoing strike activity and bargaining tensions in 2025]
- News releases from the College Employer Council (CEC) and OPSEU in 2025 describe discord in bargaining, with OPSEU advancing ultimatums and the CEC advocating for a path to renewal that preserves college operations while addressing staff protections. These accounts indicate a stalemate around contracting out, collaborative work, and job security measures. [CEC and OPSEU statements from 2025]
- Individual college updates (e.g., Northern College) noted that full-time support staff were on strike, with students continuing classes taught by faculty but with potential service delays and reduced campus operations. These notices emphasize mitigating impact on students and communities. [college-level updates in 2025]
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