A Strike Vote for each bargaining unit recently took place online through the Simply Voting platform. Contract Instructors voted the last week of November and Teaching & Research Assistants voted the first week of December. Each unit saw record-breaking participation in this democratic process.
Contract Instructor participation increased by 143% from last bargaining round’s historic strike vote turnout and the majority of Contract Instructors who are currently on contract voted.
CIs voted 86% YES
Teaching & Research Assistant participation increased by 93% from last bargaining round’s historic strike vote turnout and the majority of dues paying Teaching & Research Assistants voted.
TAs voted 83% YES
This successful strike vote does not automatically trigger a strike and your elected bargaining teams continue to bargain in good faith with the employer to reach a fair deal and avert a labour dispute this winter.
This strong yes vote does, however, give your bargaining teams additional leverage at the negotiating table to reach a deal. Both your bargaining teams are grateful for the support and trust placed in us as demonstrated by both the historic turnout and overwhelming “yes” vote.
Ryan Conrad Ariel Becherer
Lead Negotiator, Unit 2 Lead Negotiator, Unit 1
President, CUPE 4600 Vice President, Unit 1