Notice of General Election – OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415
A general election will be held for all stewards and officers of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415. The election is open to new candidates as well as incumbent members. The term of office is from May 29, 2026 to May 25, 2028. Steward Nomination and Election Process:Stewards are nominated and elected by members of their campus location, […]
Part-Time and Sessional Members: Meet and Greet Drop-In Days
The Part-time and Sessional (PT/SL) Faculty bargaining process is going on. On Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, your local is hosting two drop-in days where you can ask your questions about the process, receive updates, and have a casual conversation with our special guests, Dale Gartshore, PT/SL Divisional Executive, and Greg Dickson, Vice Chair […]
More Article 27-29 Information Sessions
During this period of College-led downsizing, it is important to know that faculty have enforceable rights under the Collective Agreement (CA) when programs are reduced, suspended, or closed. To help answer your questions about job security, workload, and academic integrity, and to provide you with a better understanding of how the new 2024-27 CA works during […]
Introducing Part-Time and Sessional Member Mobilizers
As you know, Part-Time and Sessional Faculty won their union certification in April 2025, and since then, work has been underway to bargain their first collective agreement. Many of you have completed the Demand Set Survey, attended the September 2025 Town Hall, and signed your OPSEU Electronic Membership Form. Now, there is an opportunity to […]
Seeking Teaching & Course Loading (S26-F26) Information
Know something? Say something! Over the past year and a half, you have seen, heard, and witnessed the discussion at the college—and provincially—concerning increased cuts to programming and people being encouraged to depart. Algonquin’s leadership team is characterizing these actions as necessary mitigating strategies related to financial hardship and sustained college viability. In the meantime, […]
Show Your Work Rally: Thank You & How to Take Action
Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for the Show Your Work Rally. Seeing faculty, staff, students, and community members standing together was a powerful reminder that our college community cares deeply about transparency, public education, and the programs we have all worked so hard to build. We would also like to extend our […]
Article 27-29 Information Sessions
Are you aware of how your Collective Agreement (CA) works during periods of College-led downsizing? Having a better understanding of the new 2024-27 CA during uncertain times is a first step. Questions about job security, workload, and academic integrity? Come get answers. Your Union Local wants to be clear: faculty have enforceable rights under the CA […]
Article 27-29 Drop-in Information Sessions
You will have seen recent announcements from the College indicating further program closures and suspensions. These decisions are occurring amid ongoing uncertainty and, for many faculty, raise understandable concerns about job security, workload, and academic integrity. Your Union Local wants to be clear: faculty have enforceable rights under the Collective Agreement when programs are reduced, suspended, […]
January 29, 2026 General Membership Meeting
Please join us Thursday, January 29 from 12-2 PM in room CA105a-c or virtually for our General Membership Meeting (GMM). You will find the meeting agenda here. The draft minutes from our August 28, 2025 GMM are available here. If you are joining us physically in CA105a-c, we invite you to bring your own lunch; the Local will […]
Member Organizers Opportunities
Please review the message below from our CAAT-A Part-Time and Sessional Bargaining Team. I encourage you to review this meaningful and brand new role and engage as appropriate. In solidarity, Tracy Henderson, President Local 415 Hello, As Part Time and Sessional faculty head into bargaining, we need to ensure that we have the majority of […]