ATPUO Strike at the University of Ottawa – Call for Solidarity

November 9, 2026

Good Afternoon,

At midnight on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, members of the Association of Teaching Professors of the University of Ottawa (ATPUO) officially went on strike. This is the first time the union has been on strike since its founding in 1986. The union represents approximately 2500 part-time and contract teaching professors at the University of Ottawa.

You will find a list of specific picket locations at uOttawa’s campus through the APTUO’s website and socials.

Through bargaining, the union continues to advocate for improvements to compensation, class sizes, job security, workloads, and overall teaching conditions.

Ask the University of Ottawa Board of Governors to support a fair agreement for teaching professors by clicking HERE!

We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Any support you and/or your union local can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Sean McKenny
President
Ottawa and District Labour Council

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