On March 13, 2025 Steelworkers had the opportunity to review the Tentative Collective Agreement presented by their Bargaining Team. Members then voted on whether to accept or reject the collective agreement between USW Local 2010 and Queen’s University. By majority,…
Dear Steelworkers, Our Bargaining Team has officially filed a No Board Report with the Ministry of Labour, which means our strike countdown is on. Our tentative legal strike date is March 8 @ 11:59PM. However, if a deal is not…
Kingston, ON, [Feb 16, 2025] — In an unprecedented show of strength and solidarity, United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2010 members have delivered a resounding 96% strike vote. More than 1,000 support staff at Queen’s University cast their ballots, making it clear:…
STRIKE MANDATE VOTE: FEBRUARY 11 – 14, 2025 This week, February 11–14, we need you to send a clear message: We are united, and we are ready to fight for a fair contract. A strong strike mandate vote will show…
Fighting Back: Holding Queen’s Accountable Bill 124 dealt a harsh blow to workers at Queen’s and across Ontario, forcing public sector wage increases to a meager 1% per year and tying the hands of union leaders who fought for better.…
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for Donald Gordon Centre and University Club employees January 27, 2025 Good Morning, We need to update you on our day of bargaining with Aramark this past Thursday, January 23rd. It was a long 12-hour day: we met many times…
We had our Bargaining Dates with Aramark this past Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21st and 22nd. We met many times with the employer, trading proposals. Over the course of Bargaining this month we have shared the impactful stories shared with…