This section of the Saint Mary's University website is dedicated to updates on labour relations between the university and its bargaining units.
Saint Mary's University provides an excellent environment for research, teaching and learning, and working for our faculty, students and staff. The university administration understands that faculty and staff are critical pillars of the university and vital to our mission and ability to create, share, and disseminate knowledge to the world.
Saint Mary's is committed to providing competitive terms and compensation for faculty and staff while ensuring the institution's sustainability. The university administration respects the collective bargaining process and is committed to coming to timely agreements.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The university is pleased to confirm that the terms of a new collective agreement have been ratified by the university and the Saint Mary’s University Faculty Union.
The successful conclusion of bargaining reflects the collaborative efforts of both parties. Details of the newly ratified agreement will be made available in the coming weeks.