Ontario’s Ministry of Labour issued a No Board Report on Thursday, February 20, as talks continue between the university and the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2010 to reach a tentative renewal Collective Agreement.
USW Local 2010 represents approximately 1200 general support staff across the university. The parties commenced negotiations before the Collective Agreement expired on December 31, 2024.
The union requested a No Board Report from the Ministry of Labour on February 18 after a provincially appointed conciliation officer conferred with the parties without a tentative agreement being reached.
´¡â€¯No Board Report is a normal feature of the labour relations process in the Province of Ontario. From the time it is issued, a 17-day countdown begins to a legal strike or lockout date. This means the earliest either could occur is Sunday, March 9, at 12:01 AM. This does not mean a strike or lockout will occur, as the parties can continue to meet and negotiate during this period, but on or after that date the applicable union is legally allowed to call a strike, or the employer may initiate a lockout.
The university values the contributions of its employees and respects the collective bargaining process. The university remains committed to continuing to work with the union in the interest of reaching an agreement but has also begun to prepare contingency plans to mitigate the impact of any potential job actions by USW Local 2010. Information on these plans will be shared with students, faculty and staff when and as appropriate. 
Once a tentative agreement is reached, the details will remain confidential until it is ratified by both parties. More information can be found in the Labour News Frequently Asked Questions.