(posted March 25, 2026)

The University and staff union bargaining committees met on March 20, continuing negotiations on the initial collective bargaining agreement.

The University presented seven counterproposals on Hours of Work, Flexible Work Arrangements (2), International Staff, Health and Safety, Job Changes, and Provisional Period. The union presented five counterproposals on Seniority, Bargaining Unit Work, Flexible Work Arrangements (2), and Hours of Work, and introduced two new proposals on Holidays and Winter Recess and Intellectual Property. A reminder that all the University’s proposals are posted online here.

The parties’ next scheduled bargaining session is on April 2.

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