Striking workers at Central West Specialized Developmental Services open the doors to bargaining table: ‘We have nothing to hide.’ Over three months into a strike at Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS), OPSEU/SEFPO Local 249 members are inviting affected families and community members to sit in on upcoming bar...

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Really important read folks and a really important cause to get behind. This company is money over morals through and through.
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Appeal to the unions about the changes to #OSAP. Many members were once students. Our young people could use the help of more & strong voices!
#CUPE #Unifor #USW #LIUNA
#CanLabour #OntarioLabour #HeyNurse #OPSEU #ONA #OMA #PARO #SEIU #UFCW #OCHU #UFCW #OFL #CLC #CCWU #ETFO #OSSTF #PSAC

Just texted Doug Ford: Where is the love for @opseusefpo.bsky.social Local 249 Central West Developmental Services??

These workers have been on strike for twelve weeks with an employer unwilling to go to mediation.

#Shame #ONPoli #OPSEU #UnionSolidarity

Colleges keep saying they can’t afford to keep support staff because of “financial” concerns, yet George Brown College is handing out big bucks to hire a Provost. A Provost! How does that make sense? At this point, it feels like a money grab for everyone at the top. Shameful! #OPSEU #ONEd #ONPoli

Ontario full-time college support staff reach tentative agreement after nearly five weeks of strike action After nearly five weeks on strike, full-time college support staff, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO, have reached a tentative agreement for more than 10,000 workers across all 24 Ontario colleges. “After m...

The strike may be over, but the fight for public education continues. The CEC’s refusal to negotiate sooner has lasting effects on students, staff, and trust in Ontario’s colleges. Let’s make sure this is the moment we stop the privatization of education in Ontario.
#ONPoli #OPSEU #ONStrike

After nearly five weeks on strike, the CEC finally agreed to a deal that could’ve been reached weeks ago.

Their delay cost students vital support, disrupted campuses, and strained communities.

The lesson? When employers stall, public education pays the price.
#CollegeStrike #onpoli #onted #OPSEU

#OPSEU and #CEC reached a tentative agreement this morning after nearly five weeks on strike. The picket lines come down today, FT support staff will return to work on Thursday, October 16.

Now OPSEU will present the deal details to members this afternoon.
#StrikeOver #ONPoli #ONStrike

Sending big love to all college support workers as they vote on their tentative agreement after several weeks of striking!! #OPSEU #Solidarity

We have a tentative agreement #OPSEU

Ontario college strike enters 4th week with no new talks scheduled | Globalnews.ca Thursday marked the fourth week since workers represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union walked off the job without a deal from the College Employer Council.

The strike by 10,000 college support workers in Ontario is a reminder of the fact that public services and the workers who deliver them are under major attack, even before the full impact of Carney's austerity agenda is unleashed. #OPSEU
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OPSEU invited the employer back to the table, and they agreed. Mediation started today. Hopefully, the CEC/employer comes in good faith and doesn’t walk away this time. #OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #ONPoli #oned #Strike #VoteFordOut

Liv doll holding a picket sign: "Save our Colleges"

Liv doll holding a picket sign: "Keep student supports in-house. Keep good jobs in our communities. Keep colleges adequately staffed, resourced, and open. Student staff solidarity."

Liv doll holding a picket sign: "Fuck you Doug"

Can't put students first if you put staff last!

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It’s as simple as it sounds. Ford and his cabinet aren’t working for the people, they’re committed to selling our province to their wealthy friends. Wake up, Ontario, before it’s too late. Support the #OPSEU College Support Staff Strike and send a message that our education is not for sale! #ONPoli

Ford and his crew aren’t standing up for the people, they’re standing up for their wealthy friends. Our province is not for sale. Education belongs to everyone, not to the highest bidder. Stand with college workers. Support the #OPSEU strike. #Solidarity #OntarioColleges #ONPoli #ONStrike

Why won’t they negotiate meaningful job security language? The semester is slipping away. Students can’t access critical services. Part-time support staff are also in bargaining and a strike vote is planned/underway for them. #OPSEU #Local557 #ONPoli #CollegesStrike

More than 10K FT college support staff across Ontario are on strike. The strike was triggered after the employer (CEC) refused to include strong job security language in their proposals. We’re fighting to protect the work that keeps campuses running, and the services students rely on. #ONPoli #OPSEU

Colleges Support Staff are still on strike as the employers/CEC refuse to return to the table. The Part Time Strike Vote on October 14. The CEC seem to be pushing for a full disruption to shift the blame onto support staff. Where is the news coverage? #OPSEU #CollegesStrike #ONStrike #ONPoli

Wage hikes for Ontario college presidents face criticism amid sector cutbacks It’s about ‘taking a good hard look at the part of the organization that really isn’t contributing to the front-line education experience,’ says academic

In 2024, college presidents’ compensation ranged widely; e.g. Ann Marie Vaughan (Humber) earned $497,880; David Agnew (Seneca) earned $459,778

If the colleges can afford that, they can afford serious protections for their support staff.
#OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #OntarioColleges #JobSecurity

Ford government’s handling of Skills Development funds ‘not fair, transparent or accountable,’ auditor finds In a critical audit, Shelley Spence said Ford’s Ministry of Labour awarded money to the “low- and medium-ranked applications” from the controversial fund.

When people are asking why the #OPSEU college support staff are on strike for job security: www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

Today, members of AEFO Unit 63 went to stand in solidarity with OPSEU members who are on strike right now. #Solidarity #OPSEU #AEFO

Millions in Skills Development Fund grants went to Ontario PC donors, fuelling claims it’s a ‘slush fund’ Opposition parties are crying foul over a growing list of companies that have received grants from a multi-billion-dollar Ontario government fund, and whose directors or executives have also made siza...

If you're wondering where the money went from Ford firing 10,000 college staff, the remainder who are now on strike:

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I mean, the OPP couldn’t have possibly known ahead of time that Georgian might have to close and sell off their Orillia campus, right? But it must be super convenient for them. #SaveOurColleges #OPSEU

Interesting, I overheard some students today at Georgian saying the OPP Academy that’s next door to the Orillia campus is looking forward to taking over the campus so they can do renovations on their existing main Academy campus.

I wonder how long that’s been planned, err, hoped for? #OPSEU

Classes cancelled at 2 Ontario college campuses amid support workers’ strike Two colleges say they've cancelled some of their classes and on-campus activities Thursday as striking support staff joined rallies at several colleges across Ontario.

Classes cancelled at 2 Ontario college campuses amid support workers’ strike Two colleges say they've cancelled some of their classes and on-campus activities Thursday as striking support staff joined rallies at several colleges across Ontario.

Ontario college CEOs take home massive salaries whilst denying job security to the staff who keep colleges running. Students lose. Staff lose. CEOs win. According to Sunshine List, CEOs are feasting whilst support staff are left starving.
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs

Anyone surprised? Didn’t think so. Ford’s government isn’t here for everyday Canadians. They’re working for the ultra-rich, pushing to privatize colleges/education so their buddies cash in. Wake up, Ontario!
#ONStrike #OPSEU #CollegesStrike #FordCorruption #ONPoli

Sidewalk chalk: "We are fighting to keep student supports in-house, good jobs in our community, colleges adequately staffed, resourced and open."

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Amazing seeing Confederation of Canadian Unions standing with the Brothers & Sisters of all Unions in Canada! There is strength in numbers standing for the safety & fairness in the workplaces across Canada 🇨🇦 #CCU #solidarity #OPSEU #CMAW #PPWC #CUSW #YUSA ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...

Image shows a strike announcement poster. The top banner reads “College Support Full-Time, ON Strike!” with a megaphone icon. Below, bold text says “Tomorrow: We’re going to rally at the CEC HQ!” The main graphic features a stylized portrait of a man with glasses, labelled “Graham Lloyd, CEO of the CEC.” Large text says “Rally at the Employer’s HQ! Graham Lloyd, Get BACK to the table.” It also lists the time and location: “11 a.m. College Employer Council Headquarters @ 130 Queens Quay E., TO.

College full-time support staff have been on the picket lines since Sept 11, but the College Employer Council refuses to come back to the table. Instead, they’re pushing a false and destructive PR campaign led by Graham Lloyd. #OPSEU #CECFailedUs #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #FordFailedUs