Negotiations

• October 29, 2025: On October 15 and 28, the university and Faculty Association (FA) met to resume negotiations toward a renewal collective agreement. During these meetings, it became clear to the university that its comprehensive proposal shared on September 12 was not acceptable to the FA.
  
  

  The university has sought sustainable ways to enhance faculty compensation despite Ontario’s challenging post-secondary climate. Its proposal includes competitive annual wage increases and the opportunity to transition to a defined-benefit pension plan. Together, these changes represent an increase of more than 15 per cent in the university’s annual faculty salary budget.
  
  Not only has the FA rejected the terms and conditions of the university’s latest proposal, but this week’s exchange was used by the FA to present a new proposal that increases monetary demands beyond its August submission.

  The university has insisted and continues to encourage the FA to present its September 12 proposal to faculty members, along with the conditions articulated to achieve a long-term deal. Keeping faculty members in the dark for over six weeks with a historic agreement tabled is unacceptable. The university remains confident that a fair, long-term agreement can be reached with the FA, as has recently occurred with Ontario Tech’s other unionized groups.

• October 10, 2025: The University and Faculty Association have agreed to formally resume discussions on Wednesday, October 15. We are hopeful that the considerable progress made to date, and the prospect for foundational changes to compensation and pension elements for faculty members included in the University’s comprehensive proposal, will contribute to reaching a renewal agreement in short order.
  
  
• September 12, 2025: The University provided the Faculty Association with its comprehensive offer in writing. 
  
  
• August 29, 2025: The University and the Faculty Association completed their 20th formal meeting as part of negotiations for a renewal collective agreement. 
  
  

• June 30, 2025: Expiry of the collective agreement between the University and Faculty Association.

• May 26, 2025: First day of bargaining.

• April 2025: The University provided Notice to Bargain to the Faculty Association, initiating  the collective bargaining process.

• June 2025: Ontario Tech and OPSEU/SEFPO reach resolution on Bill 124

OPSEU and the University announce agreement has been reached to resolve all matters related to Bill 124 through a combination of base salary increases and lump sum payments.

• June 2024: Ontario Tech and OPSEU/SEFPO Local 301 ratify 4-year agreement

Ontario Tech University and the members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 301 (administrative and technical staff) have ratified a new collective agreement. Retroactive to July 1, 2023, the agreement will remain in effect through to June 30, 2027.

• December 2024: Ontario Tech and PSAC ratify 5-year collective agreement for Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants and Exam Invigilators

The new collective agreement provides both fair and reasonable financial commitments and responds appropriately to the changing post-secondary landscape in Ontario. This agreement fully resolves the impact of Bill 124 and creates new opportunities for Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants to secure additional appointments during their program of study.

• April 2025: Ontario Tech and PSAC ratify 4-year collective agreement for Post Doctoral Fellows

Ontario Tech University is pleased to announce the ratification of a four-year collective agreement with Post Doctoral Fellows (PDFs) represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). This renewal agreement expands hiring opportunities for PDFs and includes reasonable increases to salary minima. The collective agreement now extends until December 31, 2028.

• July 2023: Ontario Tech ratifies 5-year collective agreement with Sessional Lecturers