Thank you everyone for your efforts during our Work to Rule period. CUPE OSBCC says it was evident that it worked because a tentative agreement was reached on Monday November 2, 2015. The local bargaining teams will be meeting with the OSBCC on November 14th to go over the tentative deal. We will let you know the ratification date or any details as soon as we have them.
Ontario reaches tentative deal with CUPE education workers
BY NEWS STAFF AND THE CANADIAN PRESS
The province has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), ending a work-to-rule campaign by education workers.
CUPE and the province said the union will end their work to rule pending ratification of the agreement.
“The agreement recognizes the important work that education support workers do every day in our schools,” Education Minister Liz Sandals said in a statement.
“They play an integral role in ensuring our schools provide welcoming, safe and clean environments that support student success.”
CUPE members have been without a contract since Aug. 31 of last year.
Details of the deal will not be released until its 55,000 members have had a chance to review and vote on the deal, the union said.Education workers, also known as support staff, include custodians, educational assistants, early childhood educators, tradespeople, library staff and office administrators.