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. 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. b) Central collective bargaining shall be conducted by the central Employer and employee bargaining agencies representing the local Parties. The one-and-done rule wasn't touched. We are hopeful that an agreement can be reached as quickly as possible. Media Contacts: Krista Luxton Communications and Marketing 905.721.2000 parwahl 2197 krista.luxton@durhamcollege.ca DC is proud to provide quality academic education to international students and we are proud to work with the DCDSB to offer international high school students the opportunity to continue their education in Canada and particularly at Durham College, said Don Lovisa, President, GLEICHSTROM. We look forward to welcoming students back to in-person learning tomorrow and remain hopeful that a negotiated agreement will soon be reached. My child is in a cooperative education program that is outside of the school. The current collective agreement between the parties expires August 31, 2022. Schools will be in contact with families to communicate the transition to synchronous learning for all students. A legal strike can be a normal part of the collective bargaining process during labour negotiations. endstream endobj startxref . Educators will be providing asynchronous work tomorrow that can be completed at any time during the day. If you don`t know who your steward is or how to reach your contact, contact the CUPE office near you. There's no new super-duper-max contracts. Our Principals, Vice-Principals and teaching staff are working to get things in place to move to synchronous instruction. |>8U1q0scj ($Db 2*i Teachers will provide asynchronous work to students that can be completed at students own schedule during the day. 0000003545 00000 n Janice Oldman, Chair of the Durham Catholic District School Board congratulated the bargaining committees on negotiating a local agreement that address issues of mutual interest. If a students cooperative education placement is at one of our DCDSB school buildings, please check with your child's cooperative education teacher. Durham College (DC) and the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) announced today that they have signed a five-year university agreement to improve the opportunities of DCDSB international students who, after graduating from high school, aspire to post-secondary education in Canada. Our daily e-newsletter delivers the latest news and developments related to the education field. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing education workers across the province has served notice of legal strike action effective Friday, November 4, 2022. COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Between Durham Catholic District School Board (hereinafter called the Board) and The Elementary Teachers Employed by the Board Represented by The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (hereinafter called O.E.C.T.A.) Wage growth can feed into inflation, and central bank officials have argued in recent months that wages across the country are growing too quickly to bring inflation all the way back to the banks 2 per cent target. We will continue to provide updates and information at www.dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining. Tim Bontemps, Bobby Marks and Kevin Pelton contributed to this story. e9(&77;[j7^ _g}?Ps{@s0oA{$: ! VB(!4qq9[iisb]3]aKXxji)]trq1$e_S4driz9$VRE0I*ML5: jl\ _[LfpLuXxza3lPUnX6u, N& Public relations helps to develop existing school and community partnerships and to forge new partnerships with community agencies and other groups within the Community (e.g.B. As a Catholic school board, we continue to be hopeful that a negotiated agreement will be reached soon. 0000001652 00000 n 0000004314 00000 n <> Parents and guardians are advised that, for reasons of health and safety, all DCDSB schools will be closed to all students on Friday. Phone: 905-576-6150 Are DCDSBs Continuing Education Centers closed for adult learners? Will community partners who rent space at DCDSB remain open? Accommodations will be made for students based on individual needs and circumstances. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. We will continue to follow this situation closely and are committed to providing you with accurate and timely information. %PDF-1.7 n3kGz=[==B0FX'+tG,}/Hh8mW2p[AiAN#8$X?AKHI{!7. wG xR^[ochg`>b$*~ :Eb~,m,-,Y*6X[F=3Y~d tizf6~`{v.Ng#{}}jc1X6fm;'_9 r:8q:O:8uJqnv=MmR 4 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. It is the addition of a new fourth year to the deal that produces the higher total of 12 per cent before compounding, which averages to a 3-per-cent gain per year. Thank you to everyone involved in the process. NEW YORK The National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association announced today that the new Collective Bargaining Agreement has been ratified by the NBA Board of Governors and the NBA players. HW[o6~44@E]o{h9eHvP;$%4(+WGLGRs^q u`i;b\E,w:h["ALik9 abx cq,*b %%EOF WebThe Association has 75 local bargaining units, composed of elementary, secondary, or occasional teachers, or a combination thereof. Please continue to check your email for communication and visit dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining for updates. DCDSB Schools Open Tomorrow November 8, 2022. nQt}MA0alSx k&^>0|>_',G! The majority of these workers (60 per cent), according to data provided by PSAC to The Globe and Mail, earn less than $70,000 annually, while 24 per cent earn between $40,000 and $60,000, and 20 per cent earn more than $80,000. Labour negotiations are currently underway across Ontario, which involveunion groups that represent employees inDurham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). <>/Metadata 4304 0 R/ViewerPreferences 4305 0 R>> Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. We encourage you to subscribe to this webpage for the latest updates. PQ? Update on Potential School Closure on Monday, November 21, 2022. We encourage you to subscribe to this webpage for the latest updates. 0 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. In our board, CUPE represents support staff including custodians, maintenance staff, administrative assistants in schools, clerical staff, educational assistants, LINC/English as a Second Language Instructors and Information Technology employees. How can I stay informed throughout the labour relations process? ?P.iP?qb2LHD"#Q(YuWCC=/S67F#]btSs\?cG[ugoz7zCHCDje=w, 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. Please continue to use the Safe Schools Arrival system to report if your child will be absent during synchronous learning. Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! CUPE has confirmed that education workers represented by the union will engage in a protest on Friday, November 4, 2022. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association officially ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, one that will ensure labor peace through the remainder of this decade. A legal strike can be a normal part of the collective bargaining process during labour negotiations. If needed, the distribution of technology will begin tomorrow afternoon and continue next week. The local agreement will expire on August 31, 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. We agreed to undertake a review of the Directive on Telework, and to create departmental panels to advise deputy heads regarding employee concerns.. endstream endobj 1191 0 obj <>stream It is anticipated that local collective bargaining between the Board and its APSSP partners will begin after the central bargaining process has concluded. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. These partnership agreements must comply with all collective agreements and directives applicable to the board of directors. endobj Please do not send your child to school. 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. We have been advised that talks between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Government of Ontario and the Trustees Associations were successful over the weekend and a tentative collective agreement has been reached. Childcare programs for infants, toddlers, and preschools (who are currently enrolled) will continue to operate. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Both sides said the difference between their numbers relates to whether compounding is considered, as well as the accounting of a 0.5-per-cent wage adjustment that applies in the third year of the deal. 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. Nathan Janzen, assistant chief economist at Royal Bank of Canada, said that the wage settlement announced on Monday is not necessarily inflationary. While DCDSB is not directlyinvolved in central bargaining at the provincial level, we know that parties are working diligently to achieve an agreement. Protocols are effective ways to connect boards with community agencies and formalize the partnership. ]U"6;O6-#SP&idR@pluM9g{,v2QLW@&S P[m>~ ,IyRW?eJ,$m3c$!ZQ%z3OiS~Z0{ntX|5G>N5! An additional 35,000 workers at the CRA are represented by a division of PSAC called the Union of Taxation Employees. If you would like a hard copy of your collective agreement, please speak to your steward. Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to families as information becomes available. Union president Aman Grewal says the agreement recognizes nurses'dedication and sacrifice and includes significant investments torecruit more into the profession. To receive timely updates, you can subscribe to the page by clicking on the Subscribe to this Page button. As a Catholic school board, we respect the collective bargaining process and are hopeful that agreements will be reached between all parties. hbbd``b`S'`@o@QHpG k uf 1>Hh+HHb20F 6= The workers that were on strike are part of five major PSAC bargaining units. 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. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Explainer: Tentative deal reached for 120,000 workers; CRA strike continues. Please contact your childcare provider for more information. }h:=!RD C1.4 Single Collective Agreement Central terms and local terms shall together constitute a single Thank you to everyone involved in the process. 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. s (who are currently enrolled) will continue to operate. SCHOOLS CLOSED TOMORROW (Friday, Nov. 4, 2022). (*(%8H8c- fd9@6_IjH9(3=DR1%? The PSAC had been seeking a 13.5-per-cent wage increase over three years. HyTSwoc [5laQIBHADED2mtFOE.c}088GNg9w '0 Jb What will educators and other non-striking staff do during a CUPE strike? Weba) The Parties to the collective agreement are the School Board and the employee bargaining agent. W On pay and work from home rules the two main points of disagreement that led to the strike that began April 19 the final deal landed much closer to the governments position than the unions. The union representing CRA workers has been seeking a 22.5-per-cent increase over three years. However, before and after school programs and EarlyON programs will not operate. In Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), thismeans there will be a full withdrawal of services by custodians, maintenance staff, school administrative assistants, clericalandtechnicalstaff, educational assistants,andLINC/English as a Second Languageinstructors in our schools and offices. The Board will provide further updates as negotiations progress. Your local union negotiates the terms of the agreement. ]9c"`pY4\:uhk^u/DGov&1Hjh~w;UebL.k2*S!]C4 =:1CRHRYyw;13 aNi>\uU_@i. 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. 4 0 obj We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to families as information becomes available. 1737 21 But over this period, wage growth has lagged inflation, eroding the purchasing power of workers. We thank parents and guardians for their understanding and cooperation over the past few days as we took necessary steps to ensure the safety of our students. Hb``$WR~|@T#2S/`M. Vs2pgd0u /_<4FWY+. . As you are aware, schools have been closed to all students due to Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) labour action. If you require technology, please advise your teacher or principal as soon as possible. However, before and after school programs. Municipal Information Network (MIN) 0000005780 00000 n Union president Aman Grewal says the agreement recognizes nurses dedication and sacrifice and includes significant investments to recruit more into the profession. Please do not send your child to school. Last year, unionized workers in the public sector had wage gains averaging 3.8 per cent annually, according to government data, a significant bump from previous years. Rseau d'Information Municipale (RIMQ), Enseignant(e) pour l'anne scolaire 2023-2024, Create your user account and receive the newsletter. Extended Health and Dental Benefits are voluntary. It is anticipated that local collective bargaining between the Board and its OECTA partners will begin after the central bargaining process has concluded. Childcare programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool. Yes, community partners such as Grandview Children Centre and Brock Community Centre will remain open. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. Students will connect synchronously to their live virtual classes as per their teachers direction. 1187 0 obj <> endobj They are largely administrative personnel across various federal departments and agencies, maintenance workers in government buildings, port workers and firefighters. 1 0 obj Please continue to check your email for communication. 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. We will continue to share information and updates on this webpage as it becomes available. 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 We understand that each family situation is different and will provide accommodations to support students and families through any necessary transitions, including students with the highest complex needs. We will continue to provide updates on the status of labour negotiations for all our union groups at www.dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining. 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- trailer 0000004963 00000 n Are you sure you want to delete your template? 0000003995 00000 n 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. Follow Bill Curry on Twitter: @currybOpens in a new windowFollow Vanmala Subramaniam on Twitter: @vanmalasOpens in a new window, PSAC says tentative agreement reached with Treasury Board for 120,000 workers, Ottawa must strike delicate balance on inflation during labour negotiations, economists say, Federal government has tabled new offer on tenth day of strike, PSAC says. School bussing will resume as usual. The current collective agreement between the parties expired on August 31, 2022. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). While negotiations continue this week, an agreement between CUPE, the Government of Ontario and the trustees associations was yet been not reached. w`=HPWEe}[n7PYUJ^/a\k;{rVm==Z8f>=XDvU7j0WNZUQclZBh57=VUWV!V;Y'UvzMf/-enn^fPd0L,TEx9YZqW+$[? >!8xb ugl=HO(S~p]t9T^YHVE"7>MF>}( nh Each unit has its own locally elected executive composed of, at minimum, a president, secretary, and treasurer. (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. 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. The BC Nurses Union says 61 per cent of its members voted in favour of the new deal, which also includes improvements in job flexibility and access to leaves, and investments in workplace health and safety. We understand that each family situation is different and will provide accommodations to support students and families through this transition, including students with the highest complex needs. 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. Please continue to check your email for communication and visitdcdsb.ca/collectivebargainingfor updates. 0000002516 00000 n endstream endobj 1188 0 obj <>/Metadata 69 0 R/Outlines 82 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 1181 0 R/StructTreeRoot 85 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1189 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1190 0 obj <>stream Please do not send your child to school. 3 0 obj 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. 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. A list of common questions and answers is available below and on the boards website at dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining. An overview of each bargaining unit is provided below. All Durham Catholic schools will therefore re-open to students tomorrow on their regular schedules. About 1,400 of the UTE members continue to work as they have been deemed essential, while the rest remain on strike. Rseau Info ducation AMEQ en ligne Schools Remain Closed for the Duration of CUPEs Full Withdrawal of Services. The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to providing updates on the status of the collective bargaining process. xYKo6Q^4 0={H$!q)*~H"Z D qNNFhZWo?F>n^^tZ? 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. %%EOF Administrators will continue to distribute technology to support access to synchronous learning. To order We continue to monitor this situation and will provide you with updates as they become available. AP. On Monday, October 31, 2022, our board will hold a Special Board meeting with Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Trustees to discuss this matter, and communications will be sent to parents and guardians via School Messenger and updates posted at dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining that evening. . PSAC national president Chris Aylward also praised the deal. &?kld4`qC4\f53gVO) 2YKFSJ,fPr=T7+IdeDz"S\8a5C_@60001mc(@ZJ#(7ExMq4q=Xj|,/d:00"t1FlA)x&62@F Educators will be communicating directly with families to provide more information on the support and learning that will be provided. H\j0E Premier David Eby says the agreement is part of the government'scommitment to continue supporting nurses and strengthening theprovincial health-care system. hb```,@(=bJr4s|bKgs2%8y8s430l7rP;Kf$#^! $29LPI^hd`h``nh b0 @ZE"fL^a=qV? 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. 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. WebBasic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits (AD&D) are provided for all eligible members based on two times annual earnings. We will continue to follow this situation closely and are committed to providing you with accurate and timely information. endstream endobj 1756 0 obj<>/Size 1737/Type/XRef>>stream At this time, we recommend that parents and guardians have childcare arrangements in place, should we be in a position where schools must be closed. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to families as information becomes available. But the return of inflation is affecting both private and public-sector compensation, even for non-unionized workers. 1737 0 obj <> endobj presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. xb```b`` @1V p\VXr A)itF s ", 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.". endstream endobj 1192 0 obj <>stream <> 0000001176 00000 n What is the status of Community Use of Schools permits? Parents and guardians will receive important communications through the boards School Messenger email system. As always, the safety and supervision of our school communities is our highest priority. There isn't even an amnesty clause. 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 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. 2y.-;!KZ ^i"L0- @8(r;q7Ly&Qq4j|9 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers at the Canada Revenue Agency continue to strike in Montreal on May 1, 2023.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press. %PDF-1.4 % After a long month of negotiation, I feel very good that we have worked very hard both negotiation teams, said Ms. Fortier. On Monday, November 7, 2022, teachers will provide students with asynchronous work to be completed at any time during the day. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about 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. CUPE will not engage in strike action and our schools are open to students for in-person learning on Monday, November 21, 2022. 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. 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. WebConnect With Us 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 442-5885 Fax: (202) 442-5026 TTY: 711 0000003093 00000 n COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT - Durham Elementary OECTA. Magazine: COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT - Durham Elementary OECTA. The breakdown shows the agreement is worth 9.75 per cent over three years. If there is a strike will students transition to remote learning? 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. 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. Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. Over the past decade there was a uniformity of sorts in the way wages were negotiated, with most public servants getting increases of between 1.5 per cent or 2 per cent annually in line with inflation. Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers at the Canada Revenue Agency continue to strike in Montreal on May 1, 2023. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. )U!$5X3/9 ($5j%V*'&*r" (,!!0b;C2( I8/ endstream endobj 1193 0 obj <>stream We will also continue to post updates to our website at dcdsb.ca/collectivebargaining. Synchronous learning will continue until a return to in-person learning is possible. Join Us Join APSSP for The agreement applies to all exams. September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2012. It is anticipated that local collective bargaining between the Board and its OECTA partners will begin after the central bargaining process has concluded. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 27, 2023. 1218 0 obj <>stream It is anticipated that local collective bargaining between the Board and its ETFO partners will begin after the central bargaining process has concluded. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. rights reserved. OECTA represents elementary teachers in their employment with the Board. If the labour action extends into next week, here is what students and families can expect: We remain hopeful that a resolution will be reached, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to in-person learning.