Today, SFU Administration requested that TSSU agree to mediation at the Labour Board. This process can take months. Under BC Labour Law, a union cannot serve strike notice or commence strike action during mediation unless their employer has agreed otherwise in writing.

Trusting that this offer was made in good faith, TSSU provided SFU Administration a letter of agreement to protect our members’ right to strike during mediation. SFU Administration refused our offer and cancelled bargaining for July 9th. We have previously scheduled bargaining dates on July 22 and 23, and we need a strong “yes” strike vote and collective action from our members to put the pressure back on to achieve a fair Collective Agreement.

For more about the bargaining table, check out our latest Bargaining Update.