Our First Central Bargaining Date
ETFO held its first central bargaining meetings on June 15. ETFO’s bargaining team met with representatives from the Council of Directors of Education (CODE) and the provincial government at both the Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Table and the Education Worker Central Table (EWCT). The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association attended the EWCT as observers.
Ground Rules Established
Today’s meetings focused on establishing the ground rules that will govern the bargaining process moving forward. Agreement was reached on the ground rules at both tables. These rules set expectations for timelines, communication protocols, confidentiality, meeting structures, and how proposals will be exchanged.
With this essential framework established, the parties can now move ahead to define the scope of bargaining. This next step includes reaching agreement on central lists, i.e., the items that will be negotiated centrally rather than locally. These discussions will happen at our next bargaining session. We will share those dates with you when they are determined.
Message from ETFO President David Mastin
As we begin this round, we remain firmly committed to protecting your rights, strengthening your working conditions, and defending public education in Ontario so that you and every student you serve have the supports and resources you need.
Stay Informed
ETFO uses many ways to keep members updated on the latest bargaining news:
- central bargaining bulletins
- collective bargaining eNewsletter
- collective bargaining website (etfocb.ca)
- member only collective bargaining Facebook group managed by the ETFO provincial office
- phone calls, texts, and mail to keep members informed and engaged in the bargaining process
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