Nova Scotia Community College faculty poised to strike next week
More than 1,000 Nova Scotia Community College faculty members are potentially heading to the picket line Monday. With one month of classes remaining before the end of the school year, some students are worried about the possible impact. Amber Fryday reports.
Mar 15
Civilian employees at RMC and CFB Kingston continue their strike
Picket lines remain up at CFB Kingston and Royal Military College as a strike by civilian support workers continues. It’s impacting military bases in Ontario and Quebec including 140 employees in Kingston. Fitness classes, mess halls, and even the military retail store are just some of the services that have been impacted by the work...
Jan 17
Global National: Nov. 5
The third communications blackout in Gaza since Oct. 7, confirmed by Palestinian telecom company Paltel, has made it even more complicated to share details of the new stage of Israel’s military offensive. A day after meeting with foreign ministers from Arab states, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to the West...
Global National
Nov 5, 2023
Global National: Oct. 5
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian village of Hroza has killed at least 51 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls the strike a “deliberate act of terrorism.” How this is one of Russia’s deadliest attacks since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and how Western leaders are trying to shore up support...
Global National
Oct 5, 2023
RRC, ACC workers hold off on strike action after new offer
Strike action planned for Tuesday by workers at RRC Polytech and Assinboine Community College has been put on hold after a new offer from the employers.
Education
Apr 6, 2023
Red River College Polytech, Assiniboine Community College instructors vote to strike
Instructors and other staff at two of Manitoba’s largest colleges have voted in favour of taking strike action.
Mar 24, 2023
Ontario Colleges strike continues
Fleming College students say they’re stuck in the middle and losing hope with the Ontario Colleges strike.
Nov 8, 2017
Global News Peterborough Update 4: March 18, 2022
NEWS UPDATE with Mark Giunta Ontario provides funding to increase staffing levels at three Peterborough long term care facilities; college strike averted; busy St. Patrick’s Day night for Peterborough Police; Caley Bedore’s 7 day weather forecast.
Weather
Mar 18, 2022
OPSEU, CEC remain at bargaining table as Ontario college strike looms
As the deadline for a potential strike at colleges across the province looms, the union representing thousands of faculty members and college management remain at the bargaining table. Brittany Rosen has the latest on the negotiations.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Mar 17, 2022
Global National: April 29
Four cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada have been killed in a fatal incident involving a vehicle near the campus in Kingston, Ontario. Russia is facing growing pressure to allow for the safe evacuation of the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol, Ukraine, where thousands of people are holed up. Anger, grief, and frustration...
Global National
Apr 29, 2022
‘Hello from the picket line!’: Pennsylvania university students sing Adele parody in support of striking profs
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) announced a state-wide strike on October 19 as a result of failed wage contract negotiations with Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. This video shows students at Millersville University, in Millersville, Pennsylvania, joining sides with the faculty to sing a rousing rendition of “Hello From...
The Morning Show
Oct 19, 2016
Apprenticeship programs halted in the midst of Ontario college strike
Full-time students aren’t the only ones faced with uncertainty about their school year. Thousands pursuing apprenticeships are also waiting for answers. And with tighter time constraints for some programs, there’s worry about the semester being lost. Shallima Maharaj reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Oct 17, 2017
Ontario college students call for refund as faculty go on strike
College Employer Council spokesperson Sonia Del Missier outlined what student services are available during an Ontario college faculty strike and provided some clarity on when classes could resume.
The Morning Show
Oct 16, 2017
12,000 Ontario college teacher walking the picket line
Ontario College Employer Council spokesperson Sonia Del Missier explains the reasons why college teachers are taking strike action across the province
The Morning Show
Oct 16, 2017
Ontario college strike enters third week
Monday marks day 15 of the strike by more than 12,000 faculty and staff members across the province.
Education
Oct 30, 2017
Students join Striking Faculty on Picket Line
Day 8 and some St. Lawrence College Kingston students join striking faculty on picket lines
Oct 25, 2017
Strike continues as college faculty reject latest offer
Class remains cancelled at 24 colleges across the province until union members and their employers reach a deal. Marianne Dimain and Shallima Maharaj report.
Global News at Noon Toronto
Nov 16, 2017
Premier Wynne tables back-to-work legislation for striking college faculty
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne tabled back-to-work legislation for striking college faculty on Thursday. Ashley Molnar reports.
Education
Nov 17, 2017
College students back to class after 5-week strike
After a grueling five week strike, college students across Ontario are returning to the classrooms, but are they satisfied with the outcome of this settlement? Marianne Dimain has more.
Nov 21, 2017
Queen’s Park gathers to debate back to work legislation
The Liberals tabled legislation to end a five-week strike by college faculty, which could mean hundreds of thousands of students can return to class next week. But as Erica Vella reports, hold ups from last the NDP had some MPPs turning their backs on debates, Saturday.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Nov 18, 2017