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Colleges propose weekend mediation to resolve strike
In an effort to end a four-week-long strike, the CEC invited the full-time support staff union bargaining team to enter into private mediation this weekend with mediator William Kaplan.
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Part-time Support Staff: Your Vote Matters
Part-time college support staff are preparing for a strike vote from October 14–17, 2025. It is important to have a clear understanding of what’s on the table and what’s at stake.
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What are the issues? What has been offered?
Colleges remain focused on reaching a fair agreement that supports our full-time support staff and strengthens the entire college community. Here are some of the improvements colleges have already put forward.
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Case Studies

College Demonstrates Commitment to Combat Sexual Violence

In a recent arbitration decision, a public College successfully argued that Sexual Violence in the workplace is conduct that is of such a serious nature that termination is justified in the absence of serious mitigating circumstances.    

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