University Strike

• Union alleges Western U using ‘scab labour’ to handle undergrad exams

  The union says they've heard from students that 'the proctors Western has hired as scab labour are unable to answer their questions during exams.'

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
• Simon Fraser University teaching support staff set to strike Thursday

  The union is calling for a cost-of-living wage adjustment, a pay model that takes into account bigger class sizes and growing duties and more job stability and security.

  Education

  Sep 26, 2023
  
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• CapU students head back to class as striking workers enter mediation

  Students have been out of class since faculty joined striking support workers on the picket line on June 6.

  Education

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Strike halts classes at Capilano University, while others get a new deal

  A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.

  Education

  Jun 6, 2023
• Faculty strike ends at CBU after union accepts contract offer

  The Cape Breton University faculty association says 203 of its roughly 220 members voted 84 per cent in favour of accepting the deal.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2023
• Faculty at Cape Breton University go on strike to back demands for higher wages

  Cape Breton University faculty's union says the administration has disrespected it at every turn, which has led to a large number of labour grievances.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2023
• Concerns of lasting impacts due to University of Lethbridge strike

  Over the weekend, the University of Lethbridge said mediation is planned but won't begin until next week. Some are concerned the ongoing strike could have lasting impacts.

  Education

  Mar 7, 2022
• U of L board of governors, faculty union to enter mediation process

  About 500 UFLA members have been on strike since Feb. 10 since labour negotiations with the university's board of governors fell apart.

  Education

  Mar 5, 2022
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• Acadia University faculty strike ends, classes to resume on Thursday

  The faculty strike at Acadia University has ended after the faculty association agreed to binding arbitration following failed attempts at mediation.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2022
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• UNBC faculty association suspends strike, files bad faith bargaining complaint against university

  The move comes days after the province appointed a special mediator to try and bring an end to the now three-week-old strike that has threatened students' semester.

  Nov 29, 2019