Ontario government must address exploitation of international students

A shocking investigation by the CBC into the shadowy world of education recruiters who exploit the dreams of struggling international students to fill the coffers of private colleges, and in turn the public colleges they partner with, should be a chilling wake up call to the Ontario government to address the chronic underfunding of public colleges … Continue reading Ontario government must address exploitation of international students

Arbitrator Kaplan awards improvements after 13 months of bargaining

Arbitrator William Kaplan set out the terms of the new Collective Agreement that will govern faculty work until September 30th, 2024. The term of the agreement will run from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The award includes final, binding decisions, including on certain issues that the College Employer Council refused to bargain since … Continue reading Arbitrator Kaplan awards improvements after 13 months of bargaining

A Letter from Union President to College President

The following is email message below sent from Local 242 President Ravi Ramkissoonsingh to Niagara College President Sean Kennedy today that clarifies the Union's legal work-to-rule actions and expresses concerns over recent communications from the College Employer Council that have been forwarded to all employees of Niagara College. Dear Sean:  I am writing to you … Continue reading A Letter from Union President to College President

OPSEU/SEFPO stands in support of college faculty members

from OPSEU.org Dear College Faculty: As you know, the CEC has imposed employment conditions on college faculty following last week’s strike vote. Instead of returning to the bargaining table to hammer out the final details of a contract, they’ve taken a different approach: escalating tensions. Despite the results of the strike vote, your bargaining team … Continue reading OPSEU/SEFPO stands in support of college faculty members