Tentative deal see college support staff end their strike

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM

10,000 workers at Ontario's 24 community colleges, including St. Lawrence College, walked off the job on Sept. 11.

It appears the labour dispute between support staff and Ontario's community colleges is over.

The union and the College Employer Council representing the 24 colleges, including St. Lawrence College, have reached a tentative deal.

10,000 workers walked off the job on September 11th with job security and college funding cited as the most pressing issues.

They are now scheduled to return to work on Thursday.

The new deal will still need an official vote to ratify it.

Story by Matt Latour

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