CUPE 1334 Negotiation Update

The University and The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1334, representing custodial, trades and maintenance employees have met over the course of four bargaining dates in an effort to reach a renewal agreement which expired April 30, 2016.  The University was advised by the Union of its decision to make an application to the Ministry of Labour for an appointment of a provincially appointed Conciliation Officer.  

Filing for conciliation is not uncommon and is intended to bring an external, third party perspective to the discussion.  Additional information on the Conciliation process can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Labour website.
 
The University welcomes the assistance of a third party to narrow the number of issues the Union has on the table. The University is committed to working toward a renewal collective agreement that is fair, affordable and flexible in meeting the changing needs of the University community.

Please visit the Human Resources Negotiation Updates page regularly for further updates.