These posts are copies of e-mail updates we have sent out to you. Some messages are targeted for certain segments of the membership.
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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 PT/SL Bargaining Team. You are
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 uncertain times, your Union Local
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 connect personally with two member
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, the college continues to operate
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 sincere thanks to the speakers
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 when programs are reduced, suspended,
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