On Friday, December 8, 2017 the unionized faculty and librarians of the University of St. Michael's College (represented by the University of Toronto Faculty Association) voted 86.4% in favour of authorizing a strike, if necessary. Representatives of UTFA and USMC have been in bargaining and provincial conciliation since August 2017. The outstanding issues are job security for faculty, language concerning diversity in hiring procedures, and a fair and equitable monetary settlement. Their next conciliation meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2018.

For further information:

Michael O'Connor, Chief Negotiator, UTFA-USMC, (416) 926-1300 x3382 or michael.oconnor@utoronto.ca
Cynthia Messenger, UTFA President, (416) 978-3351 or cynthia.messenger@utoronto.ca