As support staff at Ontario’s 24 colleges ended their fifth day on the picket line, the agency mandated to negotiate with colleges said the only way forward is for the union to drop its demands or proceed to arbitration.

The 10,000 striking members of the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) are calling for better job security, wages and benefits. The workers include disability support workers, library technicians, financial aid employees and IT services staff.

But negotiations have been at a standstill since Sept. 10.

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The College Employer Council (CEC), Ontario’s bargaining agent, said Monday Ontario’s colleges have already put forward more than $145 million in enhancements, including a two per cent wage increase and

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