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Strike continues after union ultimatum

Two steps forward and two steps back! OPSEU moves backwards in negotiations and continues to set ultimatums

CEC responds to OPSEU request for mediation

CEC has agreed to meet in mediation on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Bargaining Update - Day 12 - The path forward to end college full-time support staff strike

With no further dates set for negotiations, the CEC continues to urge OPSEU to remove four demands that are preventing a negotiated agreement for full-time support staff at Ontario colleges.

Strike Day 5 - Parties at standstill

The CEC assures students, parents and employees that Ontario colleges want to resolve the bargaining standstill with OPSEU

OPSEU rejects Ontario colleges’ improved offer and arbitration

On the eve of a declared strike, the CEC and OPSEU have failed to reach a renewal collective agreement. Full-time support staff at Ontario colleges are now in a position to strike.