The union representing administrative and technical staff at the University of Toronto is pushing back on the university’s shift to fully in-person work. U of T President Melanie A Woodin announced last month that the university would be returning to fully in-person work in January 2026. United Steelworkers Local 1998 responded by stating that the members’ collective agreement includes language supporting alternative work arrangements, and cannot be unilaterally changed by the university. Members of the union have approved $100K in spending in a fightback against the policy. USW Local 1998 Unit President John Ankenman and Unit VP Tamara Vickery told The Varsity that the existing arrangements were adequately serving faculty and students.
