Representatives from the University and CUPE 4207-4, which represents Clinical Nursing Instructors at Brock, have been actively bargaining for a first collective agreement. This employee group was certified on Feb. 6, 2023, by the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the parties have been meeting since October 2023. The parties have made some progress towards reaching a tentative deal.

The Union applied to the Ontario Ministry of Labour and requested the appointment of a conciliation officer. A union or employer can apply to the Ontario Ministry of Labour for help in reaching an agreement. The parties have agreed to meet in conciliation on April 4 and April 5.

The University remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement and looks forward to continuing discussions with CUPE 4207-4.

Further updates will be provided to the community as discussions continue.