US EditionOntario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after ending strike
More than 75% of Ontario college support staff voted, with 89% approving a three-year contract that ends a five-week strike and includes wage and job security improvements.
- On Nov. 4, 2025, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union representing more than 10,000 full-time college support staff at Ontario's 24 public colleges ratified a new three-year collective agreement.
- A nearly five-week strike over wages, on-call rates, shift premiums, severance and job security prompted intense bargaining, leading to a tentative agreement on October 15, 2025, between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and the College Employer Council.
- OPSEU reported strong member support in the ratification vote, with 7,799 members voting and 89 per cent approving wage increases of $1.05/hr, 2%, and 2% over three years plus enhanced severance and increased shift and on-call premiums.
- Graham Lloyd emphasized the support staff's role, and some campuses, including Mohawk College and St. Clair College, had classes cancelled during the strike.
- Weekend mediation produced a three-year settlement, with the agreement reached after a private session with Mediator William Kaplan, and the contract ends in 2026.
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Deal with Ontario's full-time college support staff ratified
In total, 7,799 OPSEU members voted, with 89 per cent in support of the terms.
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Ontario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after ending strike
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Ontario Public Service Employees Union - OPSEU college full-time support staff ratify new collective agreement
Full-time support staff at Ontario colleges have voted to ratify a renewal collective agreement.During a five-day ratification vote, concluding on November 4, 2025, 75 per cent of the union member. . .
Ontario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after ending strike – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — The union representing more than 10,000 full-time college support staff at Ontario’s 24 public colleges says its members have ratified a new, three-year contract. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says more than 75 per cent of the membership voted, with 89 per cent in favour of the new agreement. The union reached a tentative agreement with the College Employer Council last month after a nearly five-week strike. On some days d…
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