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Negotiations

Information and status updates on the most recent series of negotiations, including those involving renewal collective agreements, with each of the five bargaining units at Ontario Tech University are provided below:

  • UOITFA

    • August 19, 2025: The University and Faculty Association have conducted 15 formal meetings as part of negotiations for a renewal collective agreement. The parties are scheduled to continue negotiations into the week of August 25.

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

    • May 26, 2025: First day of bargaining.

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

  • OPSEU
    • 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.

  • PSAC (Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Invigilators)
    • 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.

  • PSAC (Post Doctoral Fellows)
    • 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.

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