Full-time Support Staff Strike Ends with Deal
A five-week strike by full-time support staff at Ontario colleges has come to an end after a tentative agreement was reached.
The agreement was made possible by a private mediation session led by Mediator William Kaplan, resolving the impasse between the College Employer Council (CEC) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
- The deal affects approximately 10,000 striking employees.
- These employees provide essential support to college operations and student success.
“Support staff play an important role in our colleges,” says Graham Lloyd, CEO of the CEC. “We are grateful to have them back to work.”
Picketing at Ontario colleges will end immediately as part of the agreement with OPSEU.
Author's summary: Strike ends after a deal is reached.