From the Board of Governors’ Meeting

Trent University’s Board of Governors today ratified a two year agreement with OPSEU Local 365. The deal was previously ratified by OPSEU on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.

Some highlights of the agreement include:
• 0% wage increase per year, effective July 1, 2010, until June 30, 2012
• A no-layoff clause for the term of the agreement
• A joint commitment to develop a plan to address Pension Plan funding concerns by July 1, 2012
• An increase in employer contributions to Long Term Disability premiums from 0% to 50% on July 1, 2010 and to 75% on July 1, 2011.
• An agreement regarding facility services at Trent University Oshawa Thornton Road
• Health and dental coverage for eligible employees actively employed past age 65

Trent University and OPSEU Local 365 are pleased to have reached a negotiated settlement that will enable the parties to move forward and focus on Trent’s intent to be the university of choice for a wide diversity of students, faculty and staff.

OPSEU local 365 represents 357 members; the bargaining unit consists of “all non-academic employees of Trent” and includes such positions as Caretaking, Administration Support, Secretary, Systems Analyst, Maintenance, Demonstrator, and Teaching Assistant.