Labour Negotiations

The University of Guelph deeply values the work of all its employees and its approach to collective bargaining is to reach agreements that are fair, respectful, and collaborative. The University’s success relies on the ingenuity and hard work of dedicated, skilled, and well-supported faculty and staff and it strives to be a workplace of choice by fostering a fulfilling and rewarding environment.

We value our relationships with our employee groups and work with them to achieve agreements that reflect the important roles our faculty and staff play while ensuring fiscal responsibility, long-term sustainability, and growth.

Negotiations Updates

OSSTF/TARA

The Collective Agreement for OSSTF/TARA expired on April 30, 2024. As of Nov. 20, 2024, the University and the Union have reached a tentative agreement that will require ratification by both parties.

Concluded Negotiations

October 29, 2024 - UGFA

The collective agreement for the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UFA) was ratified by both parties on Oct. 29, 2024. See full negotiations updates with UGFA.

October 16, 2024 - Unifor Local 2003E

The collective agreement for Unifor Local 2003E, the Union representing the University's 10 Operating Engineers and those engaged as their helpers in the Central Utilities Plant, was ratified on October 16, 2024. 

July 8, 2024 – UGFSEA Units 1 and 2 

Members of the University of Guelph Food Service Employees Association (UGFSEA) Units 1 and 2 have ratified the renewal collective agreements that were tentatively agreed to on June 18, 2024, and June 20, 2024, respectively.