S2E33:CAAT Tales Special Episode: Answering Merger-Related Questions

“We’ve been stuck in a stalemate… fighting to get a seat at the table.” “There is obviously an ongoing theme that we don’t know some things yet.”This special edition of CAAT Tales brings together all four OPSEU Local Presidents from St. Lawrence College and Fleming College to respond directly to the questions raised during the historic Sept. 10 joint town hall — a gathering that drew hundreds of faculty and support staff across both institutions.With the proposed April 1, 2027 merger looming, and with workers still shut out of planning discussions, this episode offers the clearest picture yet of what the presidents know, what they don’t, and what they’re fighting for.Featuring:Marcia Steeves, Local 351 (Support – SLC)Amanda Shaw, Local 418 (Support – SLC)Michael Benedict, Local 352 (Academic – SLC)Gillian Axten, Local 417 (Academic – Fleming)Together, they tackle your questions about OPSEU’s role, legal challenges, employment stability, program futures, political pressure, and how members can stay informed in a rapidly shifting landscape.