Despite our best efforts to reach a fair collective agreement, negotiations remain in an impasse.
As no agreement was reached with the employer, the ATPUO is officially calling a strike beginning at midnight on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
This is a pivotal moment for our Association. Together, we will stand up for our working conditions, our rights, and the quality of education at uOttawa.
Effective immediately, we ask that you cease all work related to your teaching contracts.
Please also suspend all communication with your departments and faculties. Do not submit any grades or return any exams.
Important Dates
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12 a.m.: Strike begins. Access to your @uOttawa.ca accounts will follow. Make sure we have your personal email address by clicking the button below so we can stay in touch!
Sunday, November 8: The picket schedule and registration form will be sent to your personal email address. Please make sure you have provided it to us.
Monday, November 9, at 8 a.m.: Picketing activities begin. The picket schedule and registration form will be sent to your personal email address.
Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m.: Join us for a large protest on Cumberland Street between Laurier and University Private to officially launch our strike. Bring your colleagues and friends, your signs, and your determination!
Please check your inbox regularly for further updates, strike instructions, and important information.
We know this can be a stressful moment, but we are stronger together. Thank you for your solidarity, your commitment, and your continued support.
LAST CALL
Submit an Alternative Email Address
The administration will likely suspend access to your @uOttawa.ca email account within the next few hours. Please provide a personal email address as soon as possible so that we can continue communicating with you throughout the strike.