NSCC strike negotiations

By unewseditor

  • negotiations open

    Nova Scotia Community College begins negotiating a new contract with the province.

  • previous contract ends

    NSCC's previous contract ends.

  • teachers back new contract

    In February, NSCC teachers endorsed a two year contract calling for a 2.9 per cent increase each year.

  • NSTU files for conciliation

    In April, the Nova Scotia Teachers Union files for conciliation; all contractual issues are resolved except for salary, insurance benefits, and the length of the agreement.

  • official talks break down

    In June, official talks break down between NSTU and the Department of Education.

  • Teachers vote to strike

    NSCC teachers and support staff vote in favour of a strike to support their wage demands.

  • Labour Minister notified of strike

    NSTU sends Nova Scotia's Labour Minster notification of their intention to strike.

  • NSCC faculty enter legal position to strike

    Teachers and support staff enter legal position to strike.

  • collective barganining resumes

    NSCC and NSTU resume collective bargaining talks with help from a conciliator.

  • NSCC given strike notice

    NSTU sends a strike notice to NSCC, setting the strike date for October 20, 2009.

  • Strike Averted

    A tentative agreement is reached with the province, with terms not yet released.

  • NSCC strike date set

    NSCC union sets the walk-off date to Cctober 20th, 2009, with all teaching and professional services to be suspended.