x- [ 0}y)7ta>jT7@t`q2&6ZL?_yxg)zLU*uSkSeO4?c. R -25 S>Vd`rn~Y&+`;A4 A9 =-tl`;~p Gp| [`L` "AYA+Cb(R, *T2B- The B.C. 0000003055 00000 n x%[0VpB_/"`/oqnnnnnnnn>>K*BL (NBID~58/` AF Thank you to everyone involved in the process. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The current collective agreement between the parties expired on August 31, 2022. 96_>Hd#"\V|L[SN1ph9%WLy~(Fq[E."/ Are DCDSBs Continuing Education Centers closed for adult learners? OECTA represents elementary and secondary teachers in their employment with the Board. Please contact your childcare provider for more information. Today, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing education workers across the province served noticed of legal strike action effective Monday, November 21, 2022, if no tentative agreement is reached before then. 0000009296 00000 n Parents and guardians will also receive notification of any impacts on schools and/or potential school closures as information becomes available directly via School Messenger. 1737 0 obj <> endobj Please continue to check your email for communication. Republication or distribution of this content is The one-and-done rule wasn't touched. Your local union negotiates the terms of the agreement. }h:=!RD The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to providing updates on the status of the collective bargaining process. A legal strike can be a normal part of the collective bargaining process during labour negotiations. has indicated that if an agreement is not reached this week, there will be a full withdrawal of services o, In Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), this, means there will be a full withdrawal of services by custodians, maintenance staff, school administrative assistants, clerical, This evening the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Trustees held a special board meeting to discuss this matte, n the event of a full withdrawal of services. The current collective agreements between the parties expired on August 31, 2022. These partnership agreements must comply with all collective agreements and directives applicable to the board of directors. hb```,@(=bJr4s|bKgs2%8y8s430l7rP;Kf$#^! $29LPI^hd`h``nh b0 @ZE"fL^a=qV? This is more a case of wages adjusting to inflation that has already happened than something that will drive further inflation going forward, he said in an e-mail. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to families as information becomes available. WebThe Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to providing updates on the status of the collective bargaining process. Childcare programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool. This evening the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Trustees held a special board meeting to discuss this matterand in the event of a full withdrawal of servicesby CUPE members: CUPE has served Notice of Legal Strike Action. But over this period, wage growth has lagged inflation, eroding the purchasing power of workers. Parents and guardians are advised that, for reasons of health and safety, all DCDSB schools will be closed to all students on Friday. All LINC/ESL instructors are part of CUPE and will not be working at any of DCDSBs three continuing education locations Giffard Centre in Whitby, Ajax Welcome Centre, and Ajax Continuing Education Centre. OECTA represents secondary teachers in their employment with the Board. Teachers will also communicate with students and families on Edsby to provide instructions on when and how to connect to live, synchronous classes beginning Tuesday, November 8, 2022. We will continue to follow this situation closely and are committed to providing you with accurate and timely information. TN#2y (+BdYI"cHwy UeK* U/{He3wL2mi>nwH}pI L:OY}#&aF&sAsyT?p!X;@B >8n8u@U{t)F~jt@ V[3mMs),ePV8)sACm:s9jO?SUE5(Z`Z%miPQzKmcrx16qu_!ehLJ4% $E5mn7FRiP{$Z24s(hV0,eb^Q b'Ux#M898\SWOIrLV? ", Tracy Barill, Director of Education, said: "Thank you to the bargaining representatives for reaching a renewed local agreement that reflects our commitment to Excellence, Equity and Engagement, as we continue to offer quality Catholic education for all students.". We continue to monitor this situation and will provide you with updates as they become available. As we work with administrators to minimize implications on class instruction, please make note of the following information: As a Catholic school board, we continue to respect the collective bargaining process and are hopeful that an agreement will be reached soon. Union negotiations have also become more contentious of late, because they are taking place amid a spectre of prolonged inflation and a cost-of-living crisis. Municipal Information Network (MIN) Itsays it will spend $750 million on the newstaffing model, which will allow nurses to spend more time with thepeople they care for and provide better services. As always, the safety and supervision of students is our highest priority. TIM REYNOLDS. If you have questions about your rights at work, the best person you can talk to is your local steward or executive. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has confirmed that there will be a full withdrawal of services tomorrow, Friday, November 4, 2022. HW[o6~44@E]o{h9eHvP;$%4(+WGLGRs^q u`i;b\E,w:h["ALik9 abx cq,*b The local agreement will expire on August 31, 2022. Please check Edsby or your childs backpack for information. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 27, 2023. Treasury Board President Mona Fortier told reporters Monday that the governments commitments to the union on work from home have been made outside of the collective bargaining agreement, meaning it will not open the door to grievances over telework. ?P.iP?qb2LHD"#Q(YuWCC=/S67F#]btSs\?cG[ugoz7zCHCDje=w, 0000004653 00000 n As a Catholic school board, we continue to be hopeful that a negotiated agreement will be reached soon. The Board will provide further updates as negotiations progress. In the event of school closures, notifications and more information will be sent directly via School Messenger email and updates will be posted atdcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining. We will continue to provide updates on the status of labour negotiations for all our union groups at www.dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining. The government said the four-year deal is worth 11.5 per cent, while the union said it is worth 12 per cent, or 12.6 per cent with compounding. CUPE representscustodians, maintenance staff, administrative assistants in schools, clerical and technical staff, educational assistants, and LINC/English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors in their employment with the Board. However, before and after school programs and EarlyON programs will not operate. Administrators have begun distributing technology to students and families who require access to technology. If a strike proceeds and schools close to students, what happens to childcare services operating in schools? Students will connect synchronously to their live virtual classes as per their teachers direction. xA 04o\GczC. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. In addition to publishing news issued by universities, colleges, school boards, governments and related organizations, we also conduct a thorough press review coming from Canadas daily newspapers and over 400 regional and local news sources. DCDSB - OECTA Durham Secondary Unit 36 Collective Agreement 2004-2008 ARTICLE VII: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (contd) 7:04 Part-time Teachers (contd) Note (contd) Participation in the Plan of Group Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits and the Long- Term Disability Insurance Plan is agreed to be a Nurses in British Columbia have ratified a newthree-year collective agreement covering about 51,000 registered,psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in the province. . 2y.-;!KZ ^i"L0- @8(r;q7Ly&Qq4j|9 Teachers will provide asynchronous work to students that can be completed at students own schedule during the day. Out of 48,000 members, the union said40,526, or 84 per cent of the membership, voted on the deal. If you don`t know who your steward is or how to reach your contact, contact the CUPE office near you. The government says it will spend $750 million on the new staffing model, which will allow nurses to spend more time with the people they care for and provide better services. WebCollective Agreement between Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Representing Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) TABLE OF CONTENTS Article COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT between Durham Catholic District School Board (hereinafter called the Board) -and- 3 0 obj How can I stay informed throughout the labour relations process? AP. TheCanadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)has indicated that if an agreement is not reached this week,there will be a full withdrawal of services on Friday, November 4, 2022. We agreed to undertake a review of the Directive on Telework, and to create departmental panels to advise deputy heads regarding employee concerns.. Each unit has its own locally elected executive composed of, at minimum, a president, secretary, and treasurer. The new deal includes wage increases and comes alongside a government promise to make B.C. My child is in a cooperative education program that is outside of the school. 0000001176 00000 n -EK5`%i!>hpl%54QE#1_;9wgewj,iTs~EzP2M_ "F$H:R!zFQd?r9\A&GrQhE]a4zBgE#H *B=0HIpp0MxJ$D1D, VKYdE"EI2EBGt4MzNr!YK ?%_&#(0J:EAiQ(()WT6U@P+!~mDe!hh/']B/?a0nhF!X8kc&5S6lIa2cKMA!E#dV(kel }}Cq9 presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution In our board, CUPE represents support staff including, custodians, maintenance staff, school administrative assistants, clerical staff, educational assistants, LINC/English as a Second Language Instructors and Information Technology employees. n3kGz=[==B0FX'+tG,}/Hh8mW2p[AiAN#8$X?AKHI{!7. 0000000016 00000 n Will community partners who rent space at DCDSB remain open? Community Use of School permits will be cancelled for Friday, November 4, 2022. The NBA and its players have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, formalizing a deal that was tentatively agreed to earlier this month. Will LINC and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes operate during a strike? All non-striking staff members are expected to report to work as usual on Friday, November 4, 2022. Union president Aman Grewal says the agreement recognizes nurses'dedication and sacrifice and includes significant investments torecruit more into the profession. Chair Oldman said: "I am pleased that we have achieved collective agreements that reflect our core values and the priorities outlined in the board's Discovery 2023: Renewing the Vision strategic plan. As always, the safety and supervision of our school communities is our highest priority. But the return of inflation is affecting both private and public-sector compensation, even for non-unionized workers. 2 0 obj What will educators and other non-striking staff do during a CUPE strike? Mondays deal covers 120,000 workers represented by PSAC. Please do not send your child to school. On Friday, Principals will begin communicating with families to determine who requires access to technology. Hb``$WR~|@T#2S/`M. At this point, we advise parents and guardians that our buildings will be closed to all students on Friday, in order to ensure their safety. The new three-year agreement retroactively takes effect April 1, 2022, and includes general wage increases, improved on call rates, responsibility pay, premiums, expanded mentorship positions, and initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, and Indigenous-specific anti-racism. They are largely administrative personnel across various federal departments and agencies, maintenance workers in government buildings, port workers and firefighters. PQ? All CUPE members work under the protection of a contract called a collective agreement. The local agreement will expire on August 31, 2022. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. WebDCDSB - OECTA Durham Occasional Teachers Local Page 1 Collective Agreement 2006-2008 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Between DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (hereinafter called the Board) - and - THE ONTARIO ENGLISH CATHOLIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION DURHAM OCCASIONAL TEACHERS LOCAL (hereinafter We continue to monitor this evolving situation and, will communicate information as it becomes available at. jl\ _[LfpLuXxza3lPUnX6u, N& nQt}MA0alSx k&^>0|>_',G! endstream endobj 1756 0 obj<>/Size 1737/Type/XRef>>stream . H\j0E In Ontario in 2022, private sector unions alone (led mostly by construction unions) negotiated wage increases averaging almost 4 per cent, again a substantial jump from prior years. This letter is to inform you of our plan to continue learning for students in the event of further labour disruption. Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software. Rseau d'Information Municipale (RIMQ), Enseignant(e) pour l'anne scolaire 2023-2024, Create your user account and receive the newsletter. Any guidelines as to how a sales contract should be structured and written are merely tips The ancient aborigines) are developed. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). . Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing education workers across the province has served notice of legal strike action effective Friday, November 4, 2022. As such, Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) schools will remain closed to all students for the duration of CUPEs full withdrawal of services. Childcare programs for infants, toddlers, and preschools (who are currently enrolled) will continue to operate. The cost of these benefits is 100% funded by the negotiated Board Paid FTE Contributions while a member is active or on a statutory leave. Municipal Information Network (MIN) As you are aware, schools have been closed to all students due to Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) labour action. On Monday, November 7, 2022, teachers will provide students with asynchronous work to be completed at any time during the day. Educators will be providing students with asynchronous work. (e) Neither the Durham District School Board nor the Union accept any responsibility to, or on behalf of participants in the Plan, except as required by law or explicitly stated in this Article. (f) Should any teacher who is enrolled in the Plan leave the employ of the Board, that teacher's enrolment in the Plan shall terminate. To receive timely updates, you can subscribe to this page by clicking on the Subscribe to this Page button. This, combined with low unemployment and high demand for workers, has given unions significant leverage. <]>> Please continue to check your email for communication and visit dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining for updates. The federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada reached a tentative agreement Monday that brought an end to a strike affecting more than 120,000 public servants, though nearly 35,000 workers at the Canada Revenue Agency remain on the picket line. As such, CUPE has confirmed they will end their protest and return to work on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has announced a full withdrawal of services on Monday, November 21, 2022, if a tentative agreement is not reached before then. The current collective agreement between the parties expired on August 31, 2022. The seven-year agreement will take effect on July 1, 2023, and run through the 2029-30 season. &?kld4`qC4\f53gVO) 2YKFSJ,fPr=T7+IdeDz"S\8a5C_@60001mc(@ZJ#(7ExMq4q=Xj|,/d:00"t1FlA)x&62@F 0000003995 00000 n Protocols are effective ways to connect boards with community agencies and formalize the partnership. Janice Oldman, Chair of the Durham Catholic District School Board congratulated the bargaining committees on negotiating a local agreement that address issues of mutual interest. . Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Yes, community partners such as Grandview Children Centre and Brock Community Centre will remain open. N')].uJr An overview of each bargaining unit is provided below. 0000003545 00000 n To order 0 Rseau Info ducation AMEQ en ligne In our board, CUPE represents support staff including custodians, maintenance staff, school administrative assistants, clerical and technology staff, educational assistants, and LINC/English as a Second Language instructors. endstream endobj 1192 0 obj <>stream permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing education workerswill be in a legal strike positioneffective Thursday, November 3, 2022. The agreement must still be ratified by PSAC members. CUPE will not engage in strike action and our schools are open to students for in-person learning on Monday, November 21, 2022. Should a tentative settlement not be reached over the weekend, schools will be closed to all students and synchronous online learning will begin on Monday. Toll Free: 1-877-482-0722, 2023 Durham Catholic District School Board. If there is a strike will students transition to remote learning? Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Fortier says the deal, which affects more than 120,000 public servants, is fair and competitive. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to families as information becomes available. The NBA and its players have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, formalizing a deal that was tentatively agreed to earlier this month. At a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) announced the ratification of a local collective agreement with the Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP). Wage growth for unionized workers has been significantly lagging non-unionized, so we should expect to see more larger-than-usual wage increases coming as prior contracts that didnt anticipate the inflation of the last couple of years are re-negotiated, he said. s (who are currently enrolled) will continue to operate. Labour negotiations are currently underway across Ontario, which involveunion groups that represent employees inDurham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). There isn't even an amnesty clause. Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers at the Canada Revenue Agency continue to strike in Montreal on May 1, 2023. Two Views Movies Podcast is licensed under, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0). It is anticipated that local collective bargaining between the Board and its OECTA partners will begin after the central bargaining process has concluded. b) Central collective bargaining shall be conducted by the central Employer and employee bargaining agencies representing the local Parties. Nathan Janzen, assistant chief economist at Royal Bank of Canada, said that the wage settlement announced on Monday is not necessarily inflationary. In the event of a full withdrawal of services by CUPE members our schools will be closed to all students for reasons of health and safety. WebAt a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the Durham Catholic District School Board announced the ratification of local collective agreements with the following associations: Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Representing DCDSB's Designated Early Childhood Educators As a Catholic school board, we respect the collective bargaining rights of our employee union groups and we are pleased that an agreement has been reached centrally for education workers represented by CUPE across the province. SCHOOLS CLOSED TOMORROW (Friday, Nov. 4, 2022). As always, the most recent information and updates will be posted on the boards website at. The PSAC had pushed for work from home policies to be included in the new collective agreement, which could have allowed individual government workers to file formal grievances if they were not satisfied with their personal work arrangements. Join Us Join APSSP for Durham College (DC) and the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) announced today that they have signed a five-year university agreement to improve the opportunities of DCDSB international students who, after graduating from high school, aspire to post-secondary education in Canada. Consumer prices have surged over the past two years, and the annual inflation rate reached a four-decade high of 8.1 per cent last June. PSAC members held the line together and secured a fair contract that keeps up with the cost of living, increased protections around remote work, and creates safer, more inclusive workplaces, he said in a statement. hbbd``b`S'`@o@QHpG k uf 1>Hh+HHb20F 6= endobj hWmo6+aNJ@v-AD#$w'T3S4(4J&bg8LZqf&e*vGa-Lj7#Z B.Z;t],%NX_,'L5O'pK>{ZmMm)aReu{0/_/-Wu3O%u\WXL}dZ.&3NMGSX]~j>o%|1]I6YmU@meNUDg|[JjmFwgn[vQe->|nMx(hMff#yt63G!3CG<7}p\8;(omQ>8t>LZj?}~IpH/BZ)F;F1*GHi6x Ls866Iv#s ]n8Y ]> Being in a strike position does not necessarily mean an immediate withdrawal of services. The services still affected. We will continue to share information and updates on this webpage as it becomes available. Nurses' Union says 61 per cent of its members voted infavour of the new deal, which also includes improvements in jobflexibility and access to leaves, and investments in workplacehealth and safety. 0000003623 00000 n If the full withdrawal of services by CUPE proceeds, educators will be reaching out to students Friday morning to provide them with asynchronous work that can be completed at any time during the day. (*(%8H8c- fd9@6_IjH9(3=DR1%? Community agencies are important resources that schools can use to implement prevention or intervention programs. %PDF-1.5 % 0000002516 00000 n Magazine: COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT - Durham Elementary OECTA. WebCOLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Between: DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (hereinafter called the Employer) and FACILITIES SERVICES PERSONNEL (CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE STAFF) REPRESENTED BY THE CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND ITS LOCAL 218 (hereinafter called the Union) It is anticipated that local collective bargaining between the Board and its OECTA partners will begin after the central bargaining process has concluded. ", Tracy Barill, Director of Education, said: "I am grateful to all representatives of the various bargaining parties for reaching renewed local agreements which align with the Durham Catholic District School Board's commitment to Excellence, Equity and Engagement, as we continue to offer quality Catholic education for our students.". At this point, it is our understanding that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing support workers in our schools, will continue to withdraw all services to our schools for the upcoming week. stream Oshawa, ON L1J 7C4 Members of the executive are elected annually. 1206 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8A7F00D04A336341A5611AE8A15ED35A>]/Index[1187 32]/Info 1186 0 R/Length 94/Prev 222755/Root 1188 0 R/Size 1219/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Schools will be in contact with families to communicate the transition to synchronous learning for all students. CUPE has confirmed that education workers represented by the union will engage in a protest on Friday, November 4, 2022. We look forward to welcoming students back to in-person learning tomorrow and remain hopeful that a negotiated agreement will soon be reached. After a long month of negotiation, I feel very good that we have worked very hard both negotiation teams, said Ms. Fortier. Treasury Board President Mona Fortier spoke to the media after the federal government reached a tentative contract agreement with the country's largest federal public-sector union, ending a 12-day strike. Share. It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to families as information becomes available. 0000004314 00000 n Universities Canada is pleased to announce the adoption by its members of new Commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, which replace Seneca Polytechnic is embarking on a multi-million-dollar capital project to develop a complex for health and wellness that Education News Canada is part of the Jaguar Media Group. Are you sure you want to delete your template? Reaction from individuals posting anonymously on a popular discussion board on Reddit aimed at federal public servants suggested a high level of frustration with the deal, with many posters saying their union failed to achieve significant gains in spite of the strike. Vs2pgd0u /_<4FWY+. DCDSB schools are closed for safety reasons. A year-by-year breakdown of the deal posted on the PSAC website shows the government didnt move far from its public position of a 9-per-cent increase over three years. The current collective agreement between the parties expires August 31, 2022. 0000003322 00000 n As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. An overview of each bargaining unit is provided below. Yes. B.C. VICTORIA - Nurses in British Columbia have ratified a new three-year collective agreement covering about 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in the province. APSSP represents the para-professional staff and chaplain staff in their employment with the Board. The workers that were on strike are part of five major PSAC bargaining units. Please continue to check your email for communication and visitdcdsb.ca/collectivebargainingfor updates. With a report from Mark Rendell in Toronto. WebCOLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Between Durham Catholic District School Board (hereinafter called the Board) and The Elementary Teachers Employed by the Board Represented by The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (hereinafter called O.E.C.T.A.) Please do not send your child to school. Information regarding when andhow to connect will be available on Edsby. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has agreed to return to the negotiating table after the Government of Ontario committed to rescind Bill 28 Keeping Students in School Act. We will continue to share information and updates on this webpage as it becomes available. For families who access childcare centres within our schools please contact your provider directly for information regarding their services in the event of school closures. Both sides said the tentative deal includes a pensionable lump-sum payment of $2,500. While DCDSB is not directlyinvolved in central bargaining at the provincial level, we know that parties are working diligently to achieve an agreement. xYKo6Q^4 0={H$!q)*~H"Z D qNNFhZWo?F>n^^tZ? The rate of inflation has since fallen to 4.3 per cent in March, and the Bank of Canada expects it to drop to around 3 per cent by this summer.

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