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Join us on Saturday, February 22, at 1:00 PM. We will be at 2428 Islington Ave. Etobicoke, ON M9W 3X8 If you need transportation, sign up for one of the pick up locations here: bit.ly/FEB22RALLY

Going to college in Ontario shouldn't make you feel like just a number. And working at one shouldn't end as just another tally in a list of layoffs. It doesn't have to be this way. Do something about it at: SaveOurColleges.ca ✅

"Hard data on the student numbers which drive aggregate tuition income does not exist beyond 2022 because the provincial government is deliberately suppressing data on this subject. Yes, really." higheredstrategy.com/107104-2/#:~:t…

In Doug Ford's Ontario, public dollars go to his wealthy friends while public services crumble and Ontarians struggle. We cannot afford another 4 years of Ford. On February 27, the choice we need to make is clear: vote Ford out of office. Get Involved: tinyurl.com/5czjx4du

Not surprisingly, the massive revenues from international student tuition have been spent mostly on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and buildings. higheredstrategy.com/college-financ…

*BARGAINING UPDATE* Following progress at the table, College Faculty agree to settle outstanding contract issues in mediation-arbitration. 1/2 opseu.org/news/following…

This is WHO we are bargaining with. This is WHO aren't listening to faculty demands for fairness. I've been employed on a contract basis for 10 years. A decade. Why should they post record profits while I struggle to pay rent while training the future?!

"Half of [faculty] are working contract to contract...only paid for the hours they are in front of the class — there is no recognition of the grading or preparation work...The workload formula has not been updated since 1984, before email was created." ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new…

“Over the last decade, we’ve added just under 100,000 students but only 500 full-time faculty ... ,” OPSEU bargaining team chair Ravi Ramkissoonsingh told CTV News earlier this week. “Administrators have grown by three times that much.” cp24.com/local/2025/01/…

College Faculty are giving five-day notice of beginning labour action. This opens the door to any form of strike action beginning January 9th, 2025. The parties will meet again in non-binding mediation on January 6-7, 2025. #opseu #onpoli #ontariocolleges #strike

*BARGAINING UPDATE* The parties have agreed to meet again in non-binding mediation on Jan. 6-7, 2025. Damaging concessions remain on the table & the faculty Team is reviewing its options to determine all available paths forward. Full update here: opseu.org/news/college-f…

*MEDIATION BEGINS TODAY* Now more than ever we need to show some love & support for our college faculty Bargaining Team as they enter mediation (Dec. 6-8) with the College Employer Council. Stay tuned for updates after mediation concludes!

The heads of the college system don’t prioritize the state of post-secondary education the way faculty do. It's time for a better plan for our colleges. #trainingontariosfuture A Message from OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick: youtube.com/watch?v=xF2x0t…

"Cost savings, efficiencies and budgets are the talk of the day. This is what disaster capitalism looks like. The revamping of programs for no apparent reason, under the guise of “improvement” and mitigation of future cuts." thespec.com/opinion/contri…

Calling all students and student associations! We're holding a town hall just for you! Come to learn more about college faculty bargaining. Register now: bit.ly/4fzfntM

Calling all students and student associations! We're holding a town hall just for you! Come to learn more about college faculty bargaining. Register now: bit.ly/4fzfntM

Solidarity with @cupw workers! Show your support for the many thousands of postal workers who keep our communities connected. As always - if you’re inconvenienced by a potential job action: BLAME THE BOSS. cbc.ca/amp/1.7380827

Latest bargaining update has been sent to members at their non-work emails. Contact your Local to ensure you are receiving regular bargaining correspondence. #TrainingOntariosFuture

The week preceeding the semester is when I get everything ready to teach. Also, there are often meetings; which are paid at that non-teaching rate.

Reading week: unpaid Week immediately following the semester: grading and grade review meetings. Unpaid (though the grade review meeting is paid, at the non-teaching rate; which is significantly lower than the teaching hourly rate). Week preceeding the semester: unpaid

My quality of life would improve considerably if I didn't have to stress about how many hours I have each semester AND didn't have to budget for non-paid breaks, during which I try to do as little work as possible. It's never zero, despite it being unpaid.