OPSEU Local 415 Steward By-Election Nominations
There are a number of current steward vacancies to fill (approximately 21), so we are running a steward by-election. The term of office is from April 10, 2025 to May 29, 2026. Stewards are nominated and elected by members of their campus location. The steward nomination form is linked here. If an equal or smaller […]
Follow up to Feb. 12 Local 415 Town Hall
Last Wednesday, the Local hosted a well-attended Information Town Hall. During and after the presentation, we addressed concerns and tried to answer as many questions as possible. Time ran out and we promised to provide a written follow-up. Please follow this link to find detailed responses to the 43 questions asked during the town hall. […]
Your Local is Here; Before and After the Town Hall
Yesterday’s Town Hall may have left many of you feeling unsettled and concerned. Please know that your Local is here. Our commitment to you, to protecting our rights, and to ensuring the Collective Agreement (CA) is upheld remains steadfast. Our priority remains focused on membership wellbeing and job security. You know that stewards and officers are […]
Strike averted!
Late last night, the Bargaining Team (BT) and OPSEU central released statements that a strike has been averted! Because of your actions getting ready for a possible strike and standing in clear solidarity with our BT, the CEC finally realized CAAT-A members were serious about the learning conditions-working conditions bond! The “getting ready for a […]
Faculty Bargaining Team issues five-day notice of labour action
Earlier today, the Bargaining Team issued the five-day notice of labour action, meaning, labour action can occur as of January 9. In case you did not receive the message from OPSEU central, it is copied and pasted below. In solidarity, Your Local 415 Leadership TeamTracy Henderson, PresidentJudy Puritt, First Vice-PresidentMartin Lee, Second Vice-PresidentTara Ettinger, Lead […]
With No Board requested, it’s time to make mediation count: bargaining update
Progress & security aren’t possible while concessions remain: bargaining update Despite nearly 30 days of bargaining, 4 days of conciliation, a historic strike mandate, and 3 days of mediation, the College Employer Council (CEC) continues to table a contract that amounts to a step backward for college faculty, worsening our working conditions – all while […]
Conciliation Ends – Arbitration Scheduled
As you may know, yesterday marked the fourth and final day of conciliation. Both sides have agreed to mediation. Mediation has been scheduled for December 6-8. Note, the scheduled mediation is non-binding, that is, we have not agreed to binding-arbitration. We remain hopeful that Mediator William Kaplan, who is familiar with our sector and the […]
After the Strong Yes Vote
On Friday, CAAT-A members delivered a historic turnout and a mandate in super-majority territory, with 79% in favour of strike action, if necessary (the original message is being shared below). At Algonquin, 76% of our L415 members participated in the vote with 68.0% voting in favor. Quite simply, the turnout at Algonquin and across the […]
Results of L415 Officer Election
Today, 123 members participated in the Election General Membership Meeting. The following stewards were acclaimed to the Officer positions, as listed below: Congratulations to the Local 415 2024-26 Leadership Team. In solidarity, Melissa ShawRegional Vice-President, OPSEU/SEFPO Region 4OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415 Elections Moderator
Election General Membership Meeting Reminder
This is a reminder notice for our Local 415 Election General Membership Meeting (EGMM) next week, May 29. The meeting is available in-person (T130) or virtually starting at 2 PM. You will find the meeting agenda here. If you have not yet registered, we encourage you to do so before 10 AM on Wednesday, May 29 […]