Part-Time and Sessional Ontario College Faculty (CAAT-A PT/S) are some 15,000 professors, counsellors, librarians, and instructors employed by Ontario’s public colleges. They have been working in the Ontario college system for decades, and joined OPSEU/SEFPO in 2025.
Are you new to being a Part-time/Sessional Professor, Instructor, Librarian, or Counsellor? New to being in a unionized division of the Ontario public college system? Not to worry! Frequently Asked Questions from members answered below.
Step one? Don’t forget to sign your Electronic Membership Form:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I register in OUR union – OPSEU/SEFPO?
→ A say in bargaining demand setting, being updated on the bargaining process, and getting to vote on important decisions (i.e., offers, strike-mandate, ratification, etc.).
→ Being eligible for strike pay in the event of a strike/lockout.
→ Access to union training/education/conferences.
→ Becoming a local union steward and/or running in Local officer elections.
BTW: There are no union dues until we have ratified our first Collective Agreement!
I’ve registered for OPSEU/SEFPO and/or am employed in another division/bargaining unit (including at different colleges), do I still need to sign up as Part-time/Sessional?
YES! If you’ve been Part-time/Sessional anytime in the last year (or later this semester) you qualify for membership in this division.
How do I contact my Local Executive Committee (LEC) or find upcoming meetings?
Reach out to one of our officers or stewards listed on the About page or email info@opseu125.ca.
Where can I stay updated about what’s happening with our division & bargaining?
→Our official website →Our Facebook Page →Our Instagram
What if I have further questions now or later on?
Direct any further questions to our Divisional Executive Team at facultyptdivex@gmail.com; or any bargaining-specific questions to ptbargaining2025@gmail.com
*An expanded Q&A and Welcome to Part-time/Sessional Faculty Handbook is in the works!*