Collective agreements for each of the Full-time and Part-time bargaining units shall be negotiated by their respective Unit Negotiating Committees (the FT Bargaining Team and the PT Bargaining Team).

Each Unit Bargaining Committee shall consist of five members and be chaired by its Negotiating Committee Chair (aka Chief Negotiator). The remainder of each Unit Bargaining Committee shall be comprised of the Negotiating Chair of the other Bargaining Unit (who has a voice but no vote), one regular member, the LEC member, and an Alternate member, all elected by the members of their respective Bargaining Units, and a Staff Representative provided by OPSEU/SEFPO to assist the Bargaining Committee in negotiations. Said Staff Representative shall have the right to participate in negotiations at all stages, from demand setting to ratification, with voice but no vote. The LEC member’s primary role is to bring the LEC’s perspective to the Bargaining Committee. For a detailed description of the composition and responsibilities of the Bargaining Team, see the bylaws.

The members of the FT Bargaining Team for the 2026 bargaining round are:

Chief Negotiator, FT:  To Be Determined from the FT Members and will serve as the Chairperson      
   email:  

Chief Negotiator, PT:  Vinay Yarlagatta, has voice but no vote.     
   email:  [email protected]

FT Member:  George Townsend
   email:  [email protected]

FT Member:  Jenn Foote (also on FT-EC)
   email:  [email protected] 

FT-EC Member:  Aaron Gordon
   email:  [email protected]

FT Alternate Member:  Hubert Hu
   email:  [email protected]

OPSEU/SEFPO Staff Representative:  Lindsey Voisin, has voice but no vote.    
   email:  [email protected]      
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