Bargaining Update – February 2023
We have a few updates related to bargaining. As a reminder, although the new collective agreement (CA) is not yet signed and distributed, Arbitrator William Kaplan’s Award took effect immediately on the date of issue (September 23rd, 2022). This award effects significant changes to the CA (see https://opseu.org/news/college-faculty-bargaining-bulletin-arbitrator-awards-improvements-far-beyond-those-offered-by-employer-in-negotiations/176313/). Since this date, your CAAT-A Bargaining Team […]
Employment Equity Survey
Dear Colleagues, Last week, Algonquin College invited OPSEU/SEFPO members to complete an employment equity survey. As your College Union leaders, we encourage your participation in this exercise. Why? Data gathering for the purpose of achieving employment equity is long overdue at our college. Many communities have and continue to be marginalized, underrepresented or excluded from […]
Winter Greeting
As 2022 draws to a close, Local 415 wanted to share a winter message celebrating our successes and informing you about what is to come. Here is a video greeting: We thank you all for your continued trust in our leadership and wish you a restful winter break. In solidarity, Your Local 415 Leadership TeamAnnette Bouzi, PresidentJudy […]
Kaplan Award on Remainder (Improvements to Benefits)
Arbitrator William Kaplan issued an award on September 23rd, 2022, which resulted in a new Collective Agreement (CA) with significant improvements for our members. Most of that CA became effective immediately on the date of Kaplan’s award. There has been one key outstanding issue and a resolution has, unfortunately, not come easily. The College Employer […]
November 2022 – Local Lines is out!
The November 2022 edition of Local Lines – our Local 415 newsletter – is now available. Many thanks to all who contributed to this issue. In solidarity, Jordan BerardLocal 415 Steward and Local Lines Editor
COVID-19 self assessment
As the cold weather and flu season approach, we wanted to send a gentle reminder about the importance of self-assessment before coming to campus. Attached is a memorandum from Risk Management sent September 1st which provides guidance on this important issue. If you would like to wear a mask while on campus, the Local has several, made-in-Canada […]
What can you do to support CUPE Education Workers?
As you have likely heard, the government has taken the undemocratic step of rushing to pass Bill-28, which would prevent some 55,000 CUPE education workers from going on strike tomorrow. This is an attack on all workers and a dangerous signal of things that might come in the future. As a sign of solidarity, the […]
New Collective Agreement FAQ
Dear Members, On September 30 and October 3, the bargaining team had the opportunity to meet with over 1,600 college faculty provincewide, during Zoom Town Halls. During those meetings, we discussed the Kaplan award that will form our new Collective Agreement. We also had the chance to answer many questions from participants, although there were […]
Invitation to Attend Bargaining Information Sessions
Please join us at one of the following Bargaining Information Sessions. Sessions are offered in various modes and organized by different groupings to allow the widest possible attendance and participation. At the session, you will hear a short presentation from the Local 415 union executive where we provide more context to the details Kaplan decision […]
An update from your Bargaining team: Arbitrator awards improvements far beyond those offered by Employer in negotiations
On September 23, Arbitrator William Kaplan awarded all OPSEU/SEFPO College Faculty members a new collective agreement that will govern our working conditions until September 30, 2024. This award (linked here) includes significant gains in areas including equity, indigenization and partial-load job security, and acknowledges workload associated with multi-modal courses. Click here to download […]