Canadore College Strike FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCANADORE COLLEGE STRIKEWho exactly is on strike?Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Support Staff at Canadore College. Union officials say Canadore has 160 support staff. This pertains to the North Bay Campus.How does the strike affect students?It is Business as Usual at Nipissing.Is the university open right now?Yes, classes will not be disrupted, however, leave extra time to get to the campus due to picket lines.Will the busses cross the picket line?No, they will drop off passengers on College Drive. Please note that in heavy traffic periods, the bus may have to drop off passengers at Founders House. Passengers can choose to walk up the hill or they can choose to wait at Founders House until the traffic is moving and the next bus arrives. We recognize that this may cause some inconvenience; however, we have to respect the right of the employees to picket.Will the library remain open?Yes. The library schedule will remain unchanged.Will the cafeteria remain open?Yes. The cafeteria schedule will remain unchanged.Will the Health Centre remain open?No, the Health Centre will be closed.Will the Campus Shop remain open?Yes, the Campus Shop schedule will remain unchanged.Where can I receive further information?Web sitewww.nipissingu.ca news sectionEmergency Information line 705-474-3450 ext. 4288
Posters throughout UniversityCan I cross the picket line?Yes. Seewww.nipissingu.ca news section for guidelines for crossing the picket line.I’m a Nursing student, how will I be affected?Classes will run as usual unless otherwise notified by your professorI’m a Criminal Justice student, how will I be affected?Classes will run as usual.As a student in residence, will I receive mail from Canada Post?Yes. There may be some delays, but you will receive mail.I’m a disabled student/employee. How do I get onto campus if busses are not crossing the picket line?Students requiring accessible transportation arrangements should contact the Student Development and Services Office at 705-474-3450 ext. 4362 or by email atdisability@nipissingu.ca for more information. Employees should contact the Human Resources Department at 705 474-3450 ext. 4811 or by email atjeffl@nipissingu.ca. Individualized arrangements will be made according to the needs of the person with a disability.How will the university keep the classrooms and residences clean?Part-time staff and contract staff are not on strike and will ensure that classrooms and residences are cleaned.