OPSEU members walking the picket line in front of Lambton College. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)OPSEU members walking the picket line in front of Lambton College. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
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Lambton College support staff to hit the picket line

Picket lines are expected to be set up at Lambton College.

About 10,000 full-time college support staff at all 24 Ontario public colleges, including Lambton, are on strike.

Striking OPSEU members. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Striking OPSEU members. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

In a post to its website, Lambton College said they're preparing for a full-time support staff strike beginning Thursday, September 11.

Classes will continue as scheduled, and the campus will remain open.

However, those attending the school are advised to expect delays at picket lines at both entrances to the college at London Road and Wellington Street.

Vehicles wait on London Road to cross the picket line at Lambton College. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Vehicles wait on London Road to cross the picket line at Lambton College. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Some student services may also be impacted due to reduced staffing.

Further details regarding student services availability is posted to the schools website.

Sarnia Transit buses will not cross the picket line and will have alternate drop-off locations near the college campus.

College support staff, members of Ontario Public Service Employees Union are seeking better wages, benefits and job security.

They were in a legal strike position as of 12:01 a.m.

OPSEU members. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)OPSEU members. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Striking OPSEU members. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Striking OPSEU members. September 11, 2025. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

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