Next week (Dec 1) we'll be going in again to negotiate with the Board. We've been at it since March and we are getting close to a new collective agreement.
At such time that we have an accepted deal it will have to be ratified by you, the members. Once we know that info, the ratification vote will be held at our Union office with plenty of lead time and posted communication.
Some of you have indicated that casual daily work is down this fall. I've investigated this at Board level and they do agree. I've found out that more than anything, the lack of Professional Development that is being offered is a large reason for the decreased amount of call outs. The sanctions currently in place by the Teachers' Bargaining Unit have halted most Board sponsored PD. HR has informed me that PD generates 50% of all call outs. Things will get better regarding work as soon as new contracts are in place.
That's all for now folks, Merry Christmas,
Jeff Parton
At such time that we have an accepted deal it will have to be ratified by you, the members. Once we know that info, the ratification vote will be held at our Union office with plenty of lead time and posted communication.
Some of you have indicated that casual daily work is down this fall. I've investigated this at Board level and they do agree. I've found out that more than anything, the lack of Professional Development that is being offered is a large reason for the decreased amount of call outs. The sanctions currently in place by the Teachers' Bargaining Unit have halted most Board sponsored PD. HR has informed me that PD generates 50% of all call outs. Things will get better regarding work as soon as new contracts are in place.
That's all for now folks, Merry Christmas,
Jeff Parton
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