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Welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This page shares current information for Full-Time Support Staff (FTSS)<\/strong> bargaining at Georgian College, along with key documents and helpful links. Our goal is to keep members informed with clear updates and easy access to resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current FTSS Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Status:<\/strong> Full-time support staff at Ontario colleges have voted to ratify a renewal collective agreement.

During a five-day ratification vote, concluding on November 4, 2025, 75 per cent of the union membership voted, with 89 per cent in support of the terms of the new tentative agreement.
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Read More: College Employer Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How bargaining works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Collective bargaining is how union members and the employer negotiate working conditions\u2014things like wages, benefits, workload, job security, and workplace protections. The strength of bargaining comes from members staying informed, sharing priorities, and standing together throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to sign up as an OPSEU\/SEFPO member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To sign up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to the OPSEU\/SEFPO membership sign-up page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Complete the online form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If you\u2019re unsure of your local number, use 349<\/strong> (Georgian College Support Staff).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Need help with the sign-up process? Visit the Contacts<\/strong> page and we\u2019ll point you in the right direction<\/em> or…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Click here: https:\/\/members.opseu.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Key documents (Georgian College links)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Use the links below for official documents and reference lists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n