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flag Ontario college support workers strike over job security; negotiations paused, with new talks possible.

flag Ontario college support workers, represented by OPSEU, are urging the provincial government to resume negotiations after nearly a month of striking at 24 colleges. flag The walkout, beginning September 11, has disrupted student services, canceled convocations, and shifted academic placements, with union leaders citing job security and transparency as key concerns. flag A new proposal from OPSEU has reignited hopes for progress, with the College Employer Council reviewing the offer and both sides expressing interest in returning to talks. flag The CEC is also urging part-time and student employees to vote on a potential strike from October 14 to 17. flag Union leaders criticized top college executives’ high salaries, noting an average of $492,000, and called for action to end the dispute and protect students.

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