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Frontlines of the Class
As education workers, it is your responsibility to be aware of the current political climate and the looming fight to defend not only our right to collective bargaining but also the quality of our education system.
Erika Shaker tells us, “The best, and I would argue only option—if our goal is not just to brace for impact, but to demand long-term improvements to the provincial education system—is massive and sustained mobilization.” She explains that,“alliances need to be forged with other groups whose support undercuts the government’s narrative instead of reinforcing it. These alliances must be ready, well in advance, for picket lines, work to rule, preemptive back-to-work legislation and whatever else the government might throw at our teachers (educators) after the start of bargaining.”
Take time to read the article below written by Erika Shaker to understand why mobilizing and the formation of alliances will be so significant in the coming months.
Update on the OMERS Sponsors Corporation Vote
Please read the following information to learn about the results of the November vote.
Ontario School Board Council of Unions – OSBCU Bulletin
Read the most current information from our newest provincial council representing school board workers across Ontario.
EWBT Benefit Information Bulletins
PLEASE READ
Reasonable and Customary Limits: CUPE_Bulletin_April 2018
Transitioning to the New Plan: CUPE_Bulletin March 2018
Registering for the Plan: CUPE_Bulletin February 2018
Understanding Your New Plan: CUPE_Bulletin January 2018
Plan Enrollment: CUPE_Bulletin January 9, 2018
Your Questions/Your Answers: CUPE_Bulletin December 2017
Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act
Need more information about the new changes to the Employment Standards Act in Ontario?
Visit the link below to see answers to frequently asked questions and how they might affect you at work.
English FAQs: https://cupe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FINAL_FAQ_Members_Bill148_2018_03_01.pdf
Benefit Information for NHA and ESSS Members
If you work in the role of Noon Hour Assistant or Elementary School Student Supervisor, you will be offered the opportunity to enroll for the new EWBT Benefits Plan. Information regarding the plan and enrollment should be arriving at your home address in approximately three (3) weeks. From the time you receive the invitation to enroll, you will have 31 days to complete the enrollment, if you are interested. It is important to note that benefit coverage premium costs are determined by the provider according to the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work as a permanent employee. The cost for someone working a ten hour work week is fifty percent (50%) of the premium while the cost increases to one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for those scheduled to work fewer than 10 hours per week. Please wait for your information package to arrive and check back to the website for updates.
Exceeded the Absence Threshold? Here is what you need to know…
As soon as you are informed that you have exceeded the Attendance Threshold, notify Irene or Patty right away. You can request to have Union representation with you at the meeting.
Get the information and support you need before meeting with your supervisor.