Thursday, June 27, 2024
ΎΕΙ«Φ±²₯ and ETFO occasional teachers ratify new collective agreement
ΎΕΙ«Φ±²₯ (ΎΕΙ«Φ±²₯) and the Elementary Teachersβ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Near North Occasional Teacher Local (NNOT) representing occasional elementary teachers, have ratified a four-year local collective agreement covering the period from Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2026.
“We are happy that our members have ratified a local four-year agreement with ΎΕΙ«Φ±²₯. The deal reflects our commitment to providing high-quality education while ensuring fair and improved working conditions for our dedicated members,β said NNOT President Margaret Soroye. βWe wish to thank our members for their unwavering support throughout this process and our negotiating team, who worked diligently on behalf of our members to secure a fair agreement.”
Previously at the provincial table, a central agreement was ratified between ETFO T/OT and the Government of Ontario / Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) on Dec. 19, 2023.
On behalf of the Board, ΎΕΙ«Φ±²₯ Chair Ashley St. Pierre expressed gratitude to the negotiation teams for their efforts in achieving this collective agreement. βBecause of their work, staff members who contribute so much to our students will continue their vital work in classrooms, supporting student achievement.β
Director of Education Craig Myles said the ratification of the four-year collective agreement means that βthe valuable work of occasional elementary teachers will continue. The board appreciates the effort that led to the ratification of this agreement. Occasional teachers play a very important role in ΎΕΙ«Φ±²₯ schools. The role is even more critical during current province-wide staffing challenges. It is encouraging to see schools and classrooms will have further stability as we move into the new school year ahead”
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