Thursday, June 27, 2024

NNDSB and ETFO occasional teachers ratify new collective agreement

Near North District School Board (NNDSB) and the Elementary Teachers’ 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 Near North District School Board. The deal reflects our commitment to providing high-quality education while ensuring fair and improved working conditions for our dedicated members,” said NNOT President Margaret Soroye. “We 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, NNDSB Chair Ashley St. Pierre expressed gratitude to the negotiation teams for their efforts in achieving this collective agreement. “Because of their work, staff members who contribute so much to our students will continue their vital work in classrooms, supporting student achievement.”

Director of Education Craig Myles said the ratification of the four-year collective agreement means that “the 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 NNDSB 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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