Dear Local 237 members, We wish you well if you are off on summer vacation. If you need assistance from the union, please contact letterbox (letterbox237@gmail.com). This is an important reminder that the vacation cycle at Conestoga College is Sept 1 to August 31. Anyone taking Sept 1 off this year for a long weekend, you will lose that day as it is outside of the vacation cycle. If this applies to you, please contact your Chair to arrange another date. Local 237

By Lepold Koff and Vikki Poirier Picture taken by: David Bell Conestoga College’s crisis of leadership has played itself out on the pages of the Record over the last three years, but has been evident to those of us who work at the college for much longer. While we welcome the news that Ontario has removed the Conestoga College Board of Governors and appointed Linda Franklin as Administrator, this dramatic step would not have been necessary had the provincial government been p

READ FULL ARTICLE: https://opseu.org/media-release-opseu-sefpo-calls-for-greater-accountability-in-college-governance-structures-following-government-appointed-administrator-at-conestoga-college/ May 8, 2026 Toronto, ON – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) is condemning yesterday’s unprecedented announcement that the Ford government is putting Conestoga College under the administration of supervisor Linda Franklin. The union is calling for more trans

By Shelby Knox Published: May 07, 2026 at 4:38PM EDT READ FULL ARTICLE: https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/administrator-appointed-to-conestoga-college-after-audit-uncovers-egregious-financial-decisions/ The Ontario government is stepping in after an audit uncovered concerns about significant financial misuse and governance failings at Conestoga College. The school’s board of governors has been relieved of their duties and the province has named Linda Franklin as admini

The president of the college that oversaw the largest increase in international students was handed a massive payday on his abrupt way out the door Brian Lilley Published May 07, 2026 READ FULL ARTICLE: https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/conestoga-college-board-john-tibbit-payout

March 26, 2026 By Janet Hurley Senior Writer Conestoga College has been granted the largest allocation of students from abroad of any Ontario post-secondary institution this year, according to newly released provincial data. This college has the most international student spots in Ontario for 2026 — while this university saw the biggest cut. Read the Article HERE

SOURCE: https://opseu.org/news/post-secondary-funding-win-starts-new-chapter-in-education-fight-says-opseu-sefpo-this-is-not-a-stand-down-moment-this-is-a-milestone/311137/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – OPSEU/SEFPO joined the bittersweet chorus on yesterday’s announcement from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES), welcoming new funding as a decision overdue by nearly a decade—although conversely it still leaves Ontario in

Representatives from Service Canada will be holding virtual information sessions for those who are being affected by layoff at the college. These sessions, hosted by Conestoga, are jointly conducted by representatives of Service Canada and Employment Ontario. Topics covered during these 1.5 hour virtual sessions include: The latest changes to the Employment Insurance program (EI) and how to apply for benefits Canada Pension Plan / Old Age Security for workers who may be near

Original Article: https://opseu.org/news/conestoga-college-president-john-tibbits-resigns-after-union-pressure-opseu-sefpo-invites-interim-leadership-to-rebuild-together/305295/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON) Faculty and support staff at Conestoga College are celebrating the start of a new chapter – after their relentless public pressure campaign calling for accountable leadership , workers realised their long-time demand as President John Tibbits announced his resignat

La version française suit la version anglaise. Part-time and sessional faculty: you’re now part of a union!A message from your Bargaining Team Dear Pearline,You’re receiving this message as a part-time or sessional college faculty. Did you know you are now a member of a union? Your voice and participation in your union is critical. The first step is signing an Electronic Membership Form - this means you get a voice and vote in decisions being made, that you can run for e