"Marcia Steeves, president of OPSEU Local 351, stated that unions at both colleges were left in the dark about the merger and that government officials had sidelined questions about the future of the institutions."
"JP Hornick, newly elected OPSEU president, emphasized that the union has been warning about college closures and mergers due to years of underfunding, highlighting a disparity in government funding priorities."
"The colleges announced that the consolidation should help expand access, better align programs with regional labor market needs, and improve long-term financial sustainability."
Fleming College and St. Lawrence College announced their merger, which surprised faculty and support staff. Unions claim they were uninformed about the decision, attributing it to the province's lack of investment in post-secondary education. The colleges aim to enhance access, align programs with labor market needs, and ensure financial sustainability. OPSEU representatives express concerns over potential college closures and mergers due to chronic underfunding, criticizing government spending priorities that favor private interests over public education.
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