We are aware that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the union representing Ontario school board workers, has announced their intention to begin a strike on Monday, November 21 if a deal with the provincial government isn’t achieved as of Sunday, November 20.

As of November 18, various School Boards, including Toronto District, Toronto Catholic District, Peel District School Board, York Region District, York Region Catholic District have announced that they would close schools to in-person learning IF a strike occurs on Monday. Some Boards have not yet announced final plans.

As each board’s plans may be different, please check with your local school board to find out what their plans are and how you and your family may be affected.

While Humber classes and operations will continue as scheduled, we understand that employees and students with school-aged children may need to explore childcare options and adjust their regular routines.

For staff whose ability to complete their regular workday either in-person or remotely is affected because of a school closure, please speak to your manager. Faculty members should contact their associate dean.

We know that an interruption to the regular school schedule may be challenging as people make alternative childcare arrangements. Please reach out to your manager/associate dean should you require alternative arrangements for completing your work.

As is the case with missing any class, we will be informing students that they need to contact their professor and are responsible for speaking with them if they need to request alternative arrangements for completing coursework.