Laurentian University faculty strike continues; classes suspended
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Faculty, librarians, and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have been on strike since January 19, 2026. As of February 9, 2026, the work stoppage is ongoing pending a member vote on a proposed deal; classes and academic activities remain suspended.
This alert was originally created on 9 February 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Organizer
- Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA)
Affected Locations
- Sudbury, Ontario
Sources
- https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/19/3221123/0/en/Laurentian-faculty-on-strike-for-a-better-stronger-university.html
- https://laurentian.ca/about/labour-relations/collective-bargaining
- https://www.torontotoday.ca/ontario-news/striking-laurentian-university-staff-to-vote-on-proposed-deal-as-picketing-continues-11842369