Collective Agreements

TMU has a strong history of collaborative collective bargaining and positive labour relations. We are committed problem solvers, successfully negotiating collective agreements with all the unions on campus that include progressive changes that meet the needs of all parties.

We are proud that in working with the unions we’ve had no labour disruptions on our campus for the past 30 years. Negotiations at TMU have been successful because of the joint commitment from both sides.

We come to the negotiation table with the following values:

1. At TMU, we value the contributions of all employee groups. We acknowledge the crucial role of unions and their leadership. We value the process of collective bargaining.
2. The values of equity, diversity and inclusion are important to us. We continually work to advance EDI initiatives through bargaining.
3. We come to the table in good faith. We listen; we hear the concerns of our unions.
4. We are committed to meaningful dialogue that is respectful and gives due consideration to differing views.
5. We are committed to reaching fair settlements that achieve important priorities within the realities of our financial limits.
6. We are accountable to all of TMU’s stakeholders; our perspective must take into account the success of the university as a whole.

On May 18 2023, the university’s new agreement with CUPE 233 was finalized. The new agreement will be in place from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. The university is currently working with the union to implement the new agreement. It will be uploaded to the website once available. 

Please visit the CUPE Local 3904, Unit 1 Academic Negotiations page on the Faculty Affairs website.

Please visit the CUPE 3904, 2: Continuing Education Contract Lecturers Negotiations page on the Faculty Affairs website.

Please visit the CUPE Local 3904, Unit 3 Academic Negotiations page on the Faculty Affairs website.

On April 24, 2023, the university’s new agreement with OPSEU 596 was finalized. The new agreement will be in place from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. The university is currently working with the union to implement the new agreement. It will be uploaded to the website once available. 

Please visit the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association Academic Negotiations page on the Faculty Affairs website.