This message is shared on behalf of Jennifer Cosway, associate vice-president, Human Resources. Please direct any questions to Amanda Blenkhorn, manager, Ancillary Services, at ext. 2213.

GDI Integrated Facility Services (GDI) is Durham College’s (DC’s) contracted cleaning service. We have unfortunately received confirmation from GDI that a vote against ratifying their collective agreement with UNIFOR, the union representing GDI employees has taken place, which means GDI unionized employees are now in a legal strike position.

The college has been advised that additional negotiations are currently being discussed.

GDI has contingency plans in place to maintain service standards at DC, which will be implemented immediately to ensure our campus cleaning protocols are met. Priority service will be given to high traffic areas, washrooms, waste removal, slip and fall hazards and keeping labs and classrooms clean to support program delivery.

Durham College will continue to provide updates as soon as they become available.