Vaccination Policy and Seneca SAFE application
The Local has received many inquiries regarding the College’s vaccination policy that have two common themes: 1) what is the union’s response to the requirement to be vaccinated?2) is it …
Bargaining Update: Mediation failed – Management entrenched in their position
A message from your bargaining team (October 28th 2021) Dear Faculty: It is with great disappointment and frustration that we report to you that mediation has failed. Attached is the final …
OPSEU/SEFPO FAQ on Mandatory Vaccinations
With the fourth wave of the COVID-19 crisis upon us, many employers in Ontario have been developing workplace policies calling for mandatory vaccines and testing. The Ford government has also announced a vaccine passport will be brought in this month. Here are some of the most commonly-asked questions and answers about mandatory vaccinations:
Pandemic-driven shift to online learning
When COVID-19 turned education on its ear, college faculty rushed to bring learning online. But quality education isn’t done in a pinch. It requires thoughtful and thorough preparation. College execs claim it’s a slam-dunk – and compound the problem by recklessly increasing class sizes while axing librarians and counsellors: measures that are unfair to students and faculty, and which undermine outcomes. Faculty are bargaining for better – much better.