Ontario College Support Staff Labour Negotiations

Last updated: September 11, 2025

On September 11, full-time support staff at Ontario’s 24 public colleges, represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), began a labour disruption after failing to reach a new collective agreement with the College Employer Council (CEC), the provincial bargaining agent for the colleges. 

Information for Guidance Counsellors

We understand that students may have concerns about the effects of a labour disruption on their college applications. OCAS will continue to send applications and student grades to the colleges as usual. However, individual colleges may experience delays in responding to applicants if their support staff are involved in the labour disruption. We encourage applicants to monitor updates from their chosen colleges and contact admissions offices with specific questions.

The labour disruption may also impact college events, including the College Information Program (CIP). We'll update the CIP schedule and Events Calendar on the ontariocolleges.ca website as needed. Please contact college representatives for information on specific events.