McMaster and Unifor Unit 5 reach tentative agreement  

McMaster and Unifor Local 5555 Unit 5, representing Operations and Maintenance staff at the university, have reached a tentative collective agreement.  

December 1, 2025

A corner of Hamilton Hall against the sky, framed by a tree with red leaves in the foreground.

McMaster and Unifor Local 5555 Unit 5, representing Operations and Maintenance staff at the university, have reached a tentative collective agreement.

The union and the university will each proceed through their ratification processes.

McMaster negotiates with all employee groups based on a set of core principles, including bargaining in good faith and committing to long-term, collaborative relationships with union partners.

The area between the buildings MDCL, MUMC, LR Wilson and LSB on a winter day.

Feb. 10 – 13: Emergency vehicles on campus for training

Starting today, fire department and HazMat vehicles will be on campus every evening this week for routinely scheduled training.
Exterior of the side of the Engineering Technology Building on a summer day

ETB cleared to partially reopen after flooding 

Floors 1 through 5 of the Engineering Technology Building will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 5 following a safety assessment. 
Exterior of the Engineering Technology Building at McMaster, seen during the summer.

ETB to remain closed Feb. 4 for flooding cleanup

The Engineering Technology Building is closed Feb. 3 and Feb. 4 because of flooding on the basement and first floor.