bargaining

Unit 4 Clinical Nursing Instructors Strike Mandate Results

Unit 4 Clinical Nursing Instructors have spoken!
The strike mandate vote results are in!

95.1% voted ‘yes’!
We’re serious. We’re united. We need real movement at the table.

Our strong strike mandate vote result shows that WE are ready to fight for a fair deal: TOGETHER.

*Fair & Comparable Wages!
*Health Care Spending Account!
*Union administration Stipend!

NOW!

We won’t be overlooked anymore. We won’t be nickled and dimed anymore. Our work is vital to the future of healthcare. Nurses matter – and so do the people that teach them. Pay them what they’re worth!

Unit 4 Clinical Nursing Instructors – Strike Mandate Vote Presentations

Unit 4 Clinical Nursing Instructors Strike Mandate Vote Presentations!

What is a strike mandate vote?
A vote that gives bargaining power. Not a vote to strike.

Why now?
The employer is refusing movement on Wages, Health Care Spending Account for members, & an annual stipend to the union for administration of the Collective Agreement.

Why YES?
A strong mandate forces employer movement and help avoid strikes.

Strike Mandate Presentations:

Tuesday, March 17th at Noon on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WrMeaH5KRvKC78L9MznhcA#/registration

Thursday, March 19th at Noon on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CQvPlu9QTXG0AzTaacgYug#/registration

Unit 4 Members will be emailed a ballot.

Voting opens on March 19th at 1pm & closes on March 23rd at 1pm.

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!

Unit 5 has Voted to Ratify their First Tentative Agreement

The Unit 5 Ratification Vote results are in:

87.5% Voted YES to ratify their FIRST tentative agreement with the Employer.

What happens next?

We have notified the employer of the result of our vote. The employer will bring the agreement to the Board of Trustees for ratification. Once both sides have ratified, the agreement will be implemented. We will share the finalized agreement with Unit 5 members as soon as it is available.

Thank you to all members who participated in the ratification vote.

Together we are stronger!

Unit 1 Votes to Ratify Tentative Agreement

The Unit 1 Ratification Vote results are in:

70.5% Voted YES to ratify the tentative agreement with the Employer.

What happens next?

We have notified the employer of the result of our vote. The employer will bring the agreement to the Board of Trustees for ratification. Once both sides have ratified, the agreement will be implemented. We will share the finalized agreement with Unit 1 members as soon as it is available, and provide information about wage increases, increased benefits funding contributions from employer, and grad-student supplement increases. We would expect a retro-pay amount in a few weeks (but no later than 90 days).

Thank you to all members who participated in the ratification vote.

Together we are stronger!

Unit 1 Tentative Agreement Ratification Presentation

Join us for a presentation on the tentative agreement reached by your Unit 1 Bargaining team on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at 4pm – Online Only. We’ll explain what’s in the deal, what it means for members, and how the ratification vote will take place. Members will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AqEn4nl2SfyP9HSNPj550A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

Ratification voting will be open for 24 hours, from Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 pm to Friday, January 30 at 6:00 pm. Ballots will be sent to your Brock employee email account (not your student account).

Unit 5 Reaches Tentative Agreement

CUPE 4207 Unit 5 reached a tentative agreement after nine hours of intensive negotiations. This outcome reflects the strength, unity, and determination of the Unit 5 Bargaining team throughout the bargaining process. The tentative agreement will be brought forward to members for ratification in the coming days.  

#cupe #solidarity #faircontract 

Unit 1 Reaches Tentative Agreement

After an eleven-hour day and some challenging moments, the Unit 1 Bargaining Team has reached a tentative agreement with the employer. Persistence, solidarity, and hard work, backed by the support of the membership! More details will be shared soon, including next steps and information about the ratification process that includes a presentation to the membership and vote.

Strike Support Committee – Get Involved!

CUPE 4207’s Strike Support Committee is meeting weekly to build our collective strength and ensure we are organized, informed, and ready to support members if job action becomes necessary. This is where planning happens; support strategies, member outreach, and coordination across our units.

Meetings are held every Monday at 1:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to participate. Getting involved is one of the most direct ways to build solidarity, stay informed, and help protect fair wages, job security, and working conditions.

Click HERE to register or scan the QR code in the poster.

JOIN US!! TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!

Unit 5 members have delivered a strong mandate: 86% voted YES.

Unit 5 members have delivered a strong mandate: 86% voted YES.

The Unit 5 Strike Mandate vote reflects a shared call for fair wages, job security, and reasonable class sizes that protect both workers and students. With conciliation set for Friday, January 23rd at the International Centre, we are urging the employer to come to the table prepared to address these priorities. Our members want a fair agreement, and they are united in standing up for quality education.

Learning Conditions Matter. Our Students Matter. Fair wages, job security, and reasonable class sizes are essential to maintaining high-quality education at Brock and in providing meaningful support to our students.

Unit 1 Members Deliver Strong Strike Mandate with 86.5% YES Vote

Members of Unit 1, representing more than 1,000 Instructors, Course Coordinators, Teaching Assistants, Marker-Graders, and Lab Demonstrators at Brock University, have delivered a strong strike mandate with 86.5% voting YES in the strike-mandate vote.

The strike mandate result sends a clear message to the employer: Unit 1 members are unified, serious, and expect meaningful progress in negotiations. This strong mandate reflects the frustration and determination of contract workers who make Brock run, yet who are continually overlooked and undervalued.

An 86.5% mandate means that Members are telling the university that the status quo is not sustainable, and real movement at the bargaining table is needed. Our academic contract workers are the backbone of the Unit 1 teaching at Brock. We deserve fair wages, benefits that cover our needs, and stronger workload protections for in person and virtual teaching. We deserve working conditions that reflect the value that we bring to this University and the students’ education.

Unit 1 will be in Conciliation with the employer and a conciliator on Thurs, January 22nd, at the CUPE office in St. Catharines. Stay tuned for updates.

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!