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Laurentian University

110
employees affected
Media Report

Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario is experiencing a faculty strike after failed negotiations over a new collective agreement. The strike follows the university's bankruptcy-driven restructuring four years ago, which resulted in the elimination of 110 teaching positions and significant cuts to salaries, pensions, and benefits for faculty, librarians, and counsellors.

Key Facts

Announced Date
January 20, 2026
Province
Ontario
City
Sudbury
Industry
Education
Laid Off
110
Company Type
non_profit
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Laurentian University

Raw Data (1 source article)

Faculty strike at Laurentian

University Affairs·Jan 20, 2026