Bargaining Updates

Keyano College has commenced collective bargaining with the Keyano College Faculty Association (KCFA) and wants to keep our employees and other vital partners informed about this round of bargaining.

The bargaining teams of Keyano and KCFA met on September 20, 2024. The parties exchanged non-monetary proposals. Bargaining was productive, and discussions between the parties were positive. Both parties are scheduled to meet again in December 2024, and the College is looking forward to further positive and productive talks.

Keyano articulated clearly what we see as specific challenges that will inform this round of collective bargaining with the KCFA. Those include challenges related to our growth as a college and the need for flexibility to address that growth. We have seen significant growth largely due to increased international student enrolment. The College welcomes this growth and hopes that it will continue sustainably. Given several external factors, however, such as the Federal Government’s new restrictions regarding international student visas, the sustainability of that growth is unclear. 

Thank you for your attention to these critical updates. We are committed to keeping you informed as negotiations progress.

The College’s Bargaining Committee and the KCFA’s Committee met on December 18 and 19. The parties discussed proposals on several non-monetary articles in the Collective Agreement. Although there were some divergent views, the parties were able to agree on and sign off on a significant number of proposals. The parties are scheduled to meet for more bargaining sessions in January 2025.