The Local has created a convenient FAQ to help you better understand the Academic Employees Collective Agreement. If you have other questions, please contact us.

Q: When does our current contract expire?

A: September 30th 2021.

Q: When would collective bargaining begin again?

A: According to the Colleges Collective Bargaining Act, notice to bargain can be given 90 days prior to the expiry of the collective agreement. We are currently in a round of bargaining (Check updates).

Q: How does Ontario’s Bill 124 affect us?

A: The Bill seeks to limit pay increases in our next collective agreement. OPSEU has launched a legal challenge to the Bill.

Q: Where can I find the full-time pay grid?

A: Article 14.03 A 1 (page 27) of the Collective Agreement.

Q: Where can I find how initial salary step is calculated?

A: Refer to the Classification Plan on page 122 of the Collective Agreement. You can access our step calculator here to assess your current step. Contact us if you have any questions.

Q: Where can I find the vacation scheduling language?

A: Refer to Article 15 on page 31 of the Collective Agreement.

Q: What about workload issues and overtime?

A: Article 11 on page 11 of the Collective Agreement addresses workload. Refer to our Workload FAQ here.