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Ontario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after ending strike
More than 7,700 members voted with 89% approval for wage hikes, severance, and job security improvements in a three-year deal, union said.
- 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 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. . .
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