Union's proposals ultimately cost more than $400 million annually
Colleges remain committed to reach negotiated settlement
TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2017 /CNW/ - Ontario's colleges were disappointed by the latest proposals tabled by OPSEU. The union has not changed the substance or ultimate cost of its original proposals. This is preventing the two sides from reaching a settlement.
"The union is only tinkering with its proposals and not making the substantive changes needed to get a deal," said Sonia Del Missier, Chair, Colleges' Bargaining Team. "The colleges' final offer is now the only path to a settlement that would avoid a strike."
Ms. Del Missier continued, "Our final offer is comparable to, or better than, recent public-sector settlements with teachers, college support staff, hospital professionals, and Ontario public servants. We are asking the union to work over the weekend with the colleges to finalize a settlement based on our final offer."
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SOURCE College Employer Council