"Christine Kelsey, chair of the union's bargaining team, did not provide details about the deal but said in the release the strike was necessary to fight back amidst a plan to privatize public education, as well as 10,000 job losses and over 650 program cuts across the system. After months of intensive negotiations with an incredibly difficult employer, the gains made in this agreement would not have been possible without members holding strong these last weeks, Kelsey said."
"In a statement, the College Employer Council (CEC) said a private mediation session over the weekend broke a bargaining impasse. The tentative deal will need to be ratified by Nov. 4, but picketing will end in the meantime, the employer said. We are grateful to have them back to work, CEC CEO Graham Lloyd said in the statement. Support staff play an important role in our colleges, supporting operations and contributing to student success."
Roughly 10,000 support workers at Ontario's 24 public colleges reached a tentative deal with their employer following a strike that began Sept. 11. The workers include librarian technicians, registrar staff and technology support personnel who cited job security and college funding as major concerns. Members are scheduled to return to work Thursday and will review and vote on the tentative agreement, with ratification required by Nov. 4. Union chair Christine Kelsey said the strike responded to planned privatization, widespread job losses and program cuts. The College Employer Council said a private mediation session broke the bargaining impasse and thanked staff.
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