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Local Updates

These posts are copies of e-mail updates we have sent out to you. Some messages are targeted for certain segments of the membership.

Spring 2026 – Local Lines is out!

The Spring/Summer edition of Local Lines is now available.  Many thanks to all who contributed to this issue. Reading on your phone? We suggest flipping your device to landscape for best formatting. In solidarity, Kim Bosch Local 415 Steward and Editor of Local Lines

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Results of Local 415 Officer Election

Officer nominations for Local 415 closed yesterday at the Election General Membership Meeting. The following stewards were acclaimed to the Officer positions, as listed below: Congratulations to the Local 415 2026-28 Leadership Team. In solidarity, Mateo Dorado-Troughton OPSEU/SEFPO Region 4 Executive Board MemberOPSEU/SEFPO Local 455 Vice-PresidentOPSEU/SEFPO Local 415 Election Moderator

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Election General Membership Meeting Final Reminder

This is a final reminder for our Local 415 Election General Membership Meeting (EGMM) tomorrow, May 21, available in-person (T102a-c) or virtually starting at 12 PM. If you have not had time to register, you still can by signing up here using your non-college email address. Please find the meeting agenda here. We look forward to seeing you at the EGMM—your

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Election General Membership Meeting Reminder

This is a reminder notice for our Local 415 Election General Membership Meeting (EGMM) next week, May 21. The meeting is available in-person (T102a-c) or virtually starting at 12 PM.  You will find the meeting agenda here. If you have not yet registered, we encourage you to do so before 10 AM on Thursday, May 21 by signing up here for our

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Notice of Election General Membership Meeting

Please join us on Thursday, May 21 from 12 to 2 PM in room T102a-c or virtually for our Election General Membership Meeting (EGMM). You must register to attend this meeting (details below), and you will find the meeting agenda here.  During the EGMM, we will be holding elections for all officer positions for the 2026-2028 term. Officer nomination forms may

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PT Bargaining Update and Town Hall

Yesterday, your Part-Time/Sessional faculty met with the employer for the first time. They will be at the table again today. Tonight they will be hosting a town hall to update the membership on the last two days. This is your bargaining team’s first bargaining town hall in this round of bargaining. You can register for a town hall below (the

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Part-Time and Sessional Bargaining Dates Set

We’re excited to share that bargaining dates have now been scheduled for the upcoming round of negotiations for Part-Time and Sessional (PT/SL) faculty! The following dates have been confirmed for us to meet the College Employer Council (CEC) at the bargaining table: Here are some ways Part-time and Sessional (PT/SL) members can get engaged: 

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Employment Stability Town Hall – April 16, 2026 (@12PM and @7PM)

Ontario’s public college system remains under attack, as visible at Algonquin College, with ongoing “program cuts” and “mitigation” strategies. Your employment stability matters, and to that end, we are holding two Town Halls on April 16 at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm to answer your questions. Background/Context:On top of the +40 programs cut last year, the recent announcement of another

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Steward Nomination Results

Steward nominations for your Local Executive Committee (LEC) closed earlier today at 12 noon. The following members have been acclaimed as stewards for the term of May 29, 2026 to May 25, 2028: Woodroffe: Please help us in welcoming the 2026-2028 Local 415 stewards. Congratulations! In solidarity, Mateo Dorado-Troughton OPSEU/SEFPO Region 4 Executive Board MemberOPSEU/SEFPO Local 455 Vice-PresidentOPSEU/SEFPO Local 415 Election

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Final Call for Nominations for Stewards – OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415

This is your final call for steward nominations for OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415. The nomination process closes by 12 noon on Monday, April 13, 2026, in three days time. These stewards will hold office from May 29, 2026 to May 25, 2028. Steward Nomination and Election Process:Stewards are nominated and elected by members of their campus location, and must be OPSEU/SEFPO

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Reminder: Notice of General Election – OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415

A week ago, you received a notice about a general election being held for all stewards and officers of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415. You are reminded that the election is open to new candidates as well as incumbent members and further nominations are encouraged. A reminder, this term of office is from May 29, 2026 to May 25, 2028. Steward Nomination

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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, and must be OPSEU/SEFPO members

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