OPSEU says Ontario colleges’ support staff vote to authorize strike if necessary
August 16, 2025
The union that represents thousands of support staff at Ontario’s colleges says the workers have voted to authorize a strike.
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says in a news release that members voted 77.3 per cent to authorize a strike, if necessary, to “secure respect at the bargaining table” and secure a contract the workers deserve.
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