Updates

  • Conciliation sought in negotiations with CUPE 4207-1

    Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | By

    Representatives from Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207 Unit 1, representing instructors, teaching assistants, marker-graders, course co-ordinators and lab demonstrators, have been actively bargaining for a renewal collective agreement, which expired on Sept. 6, 2025.

    The University applied to the Ontario Ministry of Labour and requested the appointment of a conciliation officer as discussions had reached an impasse.  A union or employer can apply to the Ontario Ministry of Labour for help in reaching an agreement.  A conciliation officer has been appointed, and the Parties will work to agree on one or more dates to continue discussions.

    The University remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement that reflects the important and valued work members of the bargaining unit perform, while respecting the current financial and fiscal realities facing the University at this time.

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

    Categories: CUPE 4207-1

  • Tentative agreements with CUPE 4207-2 and CUPE 1295-02 ratified

    Monday, June 09, 2025 | By

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4207-2 (CUPE 4207-2) reached a tentative agreement on May 8, 2025.   On June 4, the agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees.  Previously, CUPE 4207-2 ratified the agreement on May 12.  CUPE 4207-2 represents English as a Subsequent Language (ESL) Co-ordinators for ESL Services.  The three-year agreement will be in effect from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.  A draft of the new collective agreement will be available soon on the University’s website.

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1295-02 (CUPE 1295-02) reached a tentative agreement on May 12 , 2025.  On June 4, the agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees.  Previously, CUPE 1295-02 ratified the agreement on May 28, 2025.  CUPE 1295-02 represents student employees who hold groundskeeper and custodial residence positions.  The three-year agreement will be in effect from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028.  A copy of the collective agreement will be available soon on the University’s website.

    Categories: CUPE 1295, CUPE 4207-2

  • Tentative agreement with OSSTF ratified

    Monday, January 27, 2025 | By

    Brock reached a tentative collective agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 35 (OSSTF) on Jan. 16, 2025.

    On Jan. 27, the agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees. Previously, OSSTF members voted in favour of ratification on Jan. 16.

    OSSTF represents approximately 148 office, clerical, administrative and library support staff. The three-year agreement is in effect from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2027.

    A draft of the new collective agreement will be available on the University’s website in the near future.

    Categories: OSSTF-35

  • Brock and OSSTF District 35 reach tentative deal 

    Thursday, January 16, 2025 | By

    Brock has reached a tentative collective agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 35.

    Details of the agreement will be released once it has been ratified by the University’s Board of Trustees and the union.

    OSSTF District 35 represents approximately 150 office, clerical, administrative and library support staff.

    Categories: OSSTF-35

  • Update on negotiations with OSSTF

    Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | By

    A tentative agreement has not yet been reached between Brock University and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) District 35, which represents office, clerical, administrative and library support staff.

    Negotiations for a new collective agreement continue with the inclusion of a provincially-appointed mediator. The University remains hopeful that these talks will be successful and there will be no labour disruption on campus.

    If an agreement is not reached, the union has informed the University of its intention to strike as of Thursday, Jan. 16 at 12:01 a.m.

    In the event of a strike, Brock has contingency plans in place to ensure campus operations continue. In the event of a strike by OSSTF:

    • Campus will remain open and classes will continue as scheduled.
    • There will be delays entering campus, so plan accordingly.
    • Student services and campus facilities, including the Library, the Zone, the pool, and campus eateries, will remain open.
    • Research facilities will remain open.

    More information on campus operations and services in the event of a strike by OSSTF is available on the Brock website.

    Brock remains committed to reaching a fair and equitable contract with OSSTF District 35 that reflects the important and valued work members of the bargaining unit perform, while respecting the current financial realities facing the University and the broader public sector in Ontario.

    Categories: OSSTF-35

  • Negotiations continue with OSSTF

    Friday, January 10, 2025 | By

    Brock continues to work toward a new collective agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) District 35, which represents office, clerical, administrative, and library support staff.

    The next bargaining date is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14 and will include a provincially-appointed mediator. Brock is hopeful that these talks will be successful and there will be no labour disruption on campus.

    On Dec. 30, the Ontario Ministry of Labour issued a “no board report” at the request of OSSTF. This means that, if an agreement is not reached, the union will be in a legal strike position as of Thursday, Jan. 16 at 12:01 a.m. This does not necessarily mean that a strike will occur at this time.

    Should the union decide to strike, Brock has contingency plans in place to ensure campus operations can continue.

    In the event of a strike by OSSTF:

    • Campus will remain open and classes will continue as scheduled.
    • There will be delays entering campus, so plan accordingly.
    • Student services and campus facilities, including the Library, the Zone, the pool, and campus eateries, will remain open.
    • Research facilities will remain open.

    Brock remains committed to reaching a fair and equitable contract with OSSTF District 35 that reflects the important and valued work members of the bargaining unit perform, while respecting the current financial realities facing the University and the broader public sector in Ontario.

    Categories: OSSTF-35

  • Talks continue with OSSTF District 35

    Monday, January 06, 2025 | By

    Brock University continues to work towards renewal of the collective agreement with Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) District 35, which represents office, clerical, administrative and library support staff.

    On Dec. 30, the Ministry of Labour issued a no board report. The University remains committed to reaching a fair and equitable contract with OSSTF District 35 that reflects the important and valued work members of the bargaining unit perform, while respecting the current financial and fiscal realities facing the University and the broader public sector in Ontario.

    Categories: OSSTF-35

  • Conciliation sought in negotiations with OSSTF District 35 for collective agreement

    Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | By

    Representatives from Brock University and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) District 35, representing office, clerical, administrative and library support staff, have been actively bargaining for a renewal of the collective agreement, which expired on April 30, 2024.

    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 Aug. 19 and Aug. 21.

    The University remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement and looks forward to continuing discussions with OSSTF District 35. Further updates will be provided to the community as discussions continue.

    Categories: OSSTF-35

  • Tentative agreement with CUPE 4207-4 ratified

    Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | By

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4207-4 (CUPE 4207-4) reached a tentative agreement for a first collective agreement on May 28, 2024. On June 26, the agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees. Previously, CUPE 4207-4 members voted in favour of ratification on June 5.

    CUPE 4207-4 represents Clinical Nursing Instructors. The three-year agreement is in effect from Feb. 6, 2023 to Feb. 5, 2026.

    A draft of the new collective agreement will be available on the University’s website in the near future.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-4

  • Brock and CUPE 4207-4 reach tentative deal

    Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | By

    Representatives from Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207 Unit 4 reached a tentative agreement for a first collective agreement on May 28. CUPE 4207-4 represents the Clinical Nursing Instructors at Brock.

    The agreement is subject to ratification by union membership and Brock’s Board of Trustees.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-4

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