Labour Relations

Dear King’s community,

I am writing to provide an update regarding negotiations between King’s and the UKCTA, the union representing Faculty Fellows and Senior Fellows.

I am pleased to share that a new collective agreement has been ratified by UCKTA members and King’s Board of Governors.

Classes, assessments, and academic activities will continue as planned. If any further details need to be shared with students, we will do so directly.

I want to thank the members of both bargaining teams for their efforts to reach this point. I also want to recognize the important contribution Faculty Fellows and Senior Fellows make to the Foundation Year Program, and to thank the King’s community for its patience during this period of uncertainty.

We will share any further updates to the Labour Relations page in the coming weeks.

Sincerely,

Tim Currie
Vice-President

Dear King’s community,

This morning, I sent a letter to all students in the Foundation Year Program. I share it with you now so that all members of our community have this information.

I am writing to provide an update following yesterday’s conciliation meeting between King’s and the UKCTA, the union representing Faculty Fellows and Senior Fellows.

Unfortunately, the parties did not reach an agreement yesterday.

The UKCTA issued a notice indicating that a strike could begin as early as 12:01 a.m. on April 8. However, a media release issued by the UCKTA on March 29, stated that they would defer the beginning of the strike until noon on April 9 to ensure that the last two days of FYP classes would be unaffected by this labour dispute.

Foundation Year classes will continue as scheduled, until we hear otherwise.

King’s remains committed to a respectful bargaining process and continues to hope that an agreement can still be reached. Faculty Fellows and Senior Fellows make an important contribution to the Foundation Year Program, and our focus remains on supporting students and helping you complete the academic year successfully.

We are continuing to prepare for different scenarios so that, if the situation changes, students will receive clear information as quickly as possible.

For now, students should continue attending classes and following the regular course schedule.

Please watch your King’s email for further updates, as well as the King’s Labour Relations webpage that will be updated with additional information as the day progresses. We will continue to share information as it becomes available.

Sincerely,

Tim Currie
Vice-President

Dear King’s community,

Earlier today, I sent a letter to all students in the Foundation Year Program. I share it with you now so that all members of our community have this information.

Dear Foundation Year students,

I am writing to provide an update on the ongoing negotiations between the University and the UKCTA, which is the union representing Faculty Fellows and Senior Fellows.

The UKCTA has issued a notice indicating that a strike could begin as early as 12:01 a.m. on April 8. At the same time, the parties are scheduled to return to conciliation on April 7, and discussions are continuing. Our focus remains on reaching a negotiated agreement.

We recognize that this news may be concerning, particularly at this point in the term. Please know that the university is preparing for all scenarios with a clear priority: supporting you in completing your academic year.

We are working closely with program leadership to make sure that any impacts are managed and that you are able to complete your courses and academic requirements.

We will continue to keep you informed. If there are any changes that affect your classes, assessments, or schedule, you will receive clear and direct communication.

Classes and academic activities are continuing as scheduled. If that changes following the conciliation meeting on April 7, we will notify you promptly with clear next steps. 

Thank you for your patience. Please watch your King’s email for further updates, as well as the King’s Labour Relations webpage. We will continue to share information as it becomes available.

Sincerely,

Tim Currie
Vice-President

Dear King’s community,

Earlier today, I sent a letter to all students in the Foundation Year Program. I share it with you now so that all members of our community have this information.

Dear Foundation Year students,

I am writing to update you on collective bargaining between the University of King’s College and the union representing Faculty Fellows in the Foundation Year Program. I know some of you have been hearing about this process and may have questions. That is understandable. As this matter involves the Foundation Year Program, I want you to hear directly from the university.

King’s is committed to a respectful and good-faith bargaining process, and we remain hopeful that a negotiated agreement can be reached. Faculty Fellows are an important part of the Foundation Year Program and of the student experience.

As in any round of bargaining, there are a number of issues being discussed at the table. I want to assure you that the university is participating in the process seriously and in good faith, with the goal of reaching an agreement that is fair, responsible, and sustainable.

I also want to be clear about what this means for you. Our priority is your academic progress. The university and the Foundation Year Program are planning carefully for all scenarios to ensure that Foundation Year students can complete their courses and receive the credit they are working toward.

For now, classes and academic work continue as scheduled. If there are any changes affecting your courses, assessments, or academic requirements, we will communicate with you directly and promptly.

We understand that this situation may create uncertainty. We will continue to share factual updates as needed. We have created a Labour Relations page on the King’s website to keep everyone informed throughout this process. As mentioned earlier, we remain hopeful that a negotiated agreement can be reached.

Sincerely,

Tim Currie
Vice-President