University of Guelph-Humber Updates
Here you will find the latest information about emerging or ongoing issues impacting University of Guelph-Humber operations or the U of GH community. This information will be updated as required. You are encouraged to bookmark the page for future reference.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025: We are pleased to share that the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the union representing all full-time support staff at all 24 Ontario colleges, and the College Employer Council (CEC) have reached a tentative agreement. Picketing will stop immediately, and we look forward to welcoming our full-time support staff colleagues back on Thursday, October 16.
October 15, 2025: Tentative agreement reached, ending strike
We are pleased to share that the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the union representing all full-time support staff at all 24 Ontario colleges, and the College Employer Council (CEC) have reached a tentative agreement.
Picketing will stop immediately, and we look forward to welcoming our full-time support staff colleagues back on Thursday, October 16.
Strike update, Monday, October 6, 2025: Regular Campus Operations Continue
Regular Campus Operations Continue for Monday, October 6
Please be advised that regular Guelph-Humber campus operations continue today with classes and labs running as scheduled. The anticipated ‘All Out’ rally is taking place at another location. However, picketing continues at campus entrances as it has since the full-time support staff strike began.
Please continue to exercise patience and caution when entering and exiting campus.
Strike update, Thursday, September 11, 2025
As of 12:01 a.m. today, all full-time support staff at all 24 Ontario Polytechnics and colleges, including at Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber, are on strike.
Please visit the CEC website for more information.
Support staff labour update, Tuesday, September 9, 2025
As you may know, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the union representing all full-time support staff at all 24 Ontario colleges, and the College Employer Council (CEC) have been involved in collective bargaining on a new contract, as the current agreement ends on August 31, 2025.
At this time there is no labour action and there is no impact on University of Guelph-Humber operations. OPSEU (full-time support staff) has indicated an intention to strike as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, September 11.
While we are unable to predict if labour action will happen, please know that the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber Polytechnic are committed to student success and ensuring that classes and academic progress will continue uninterrupted. Humber has never lost a semester because of labour action.
Support staff are a valued and vital part of the Humber community and the Ontario college system.
We will continue to update the U of GH community. Please check for regular communication on our updates page, on our social media channels and by direct email. Please also visit the CEC website for updates and information.