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 4, 2026
The university is pleased to share that the university and the Saint Mary's University Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement, subject to ratification by both parties.
The university appreciates the hard work and dedication of both bargaining teams.
Further updates will be shared once the ratification process is complete.