Oct. 2 Meeting
On Oct. 2, we provided the Board with a counter proposal that included the following wage increases:
* 2016/17: 2 per cent General Wage Increase (Retroactive)
* 2017/18: 0 per cent
* 2018/19: 0 per cent with amended Hours of Work and Days of Work language
* 2019/20: Wage Re-Opener (with option of arbitration if both parties are unable to agree by a specified date)
That same day, the employer also proposed to increase defined daily minimum hours of work for Secretaries and Educational Assistants to 7.50 hours and 6.50 hours, respectively.
Oct. 9 Meeting
Yesterday, we came to the table under the impression that all of these items, except the wage reopener, were agreed to in principle.
The Board had a different idea and tabled a new counter offer with the following wage increases:
* 2016/17: 1 per cent effective date of ratification – no retroactive application.
* 2017/18: 0 per cent
* 2018/19: 0 per cent
* 2019/20: 1.5 per cent
They also reduced their proposed defined hours of work to 7.25 hours for Secretaries and 6.25 hours for Educational Assistants.
The Board knows they could end this strike right now, but they refuse to offer you what you are worth, and your bargaining team won’t settle for less.
On Oct. 17, we are meeting with Living Waters again to continue focusing on what matters most: your wellbeing, which we can only protect if we settle a fair agreement.
Thank you for your resilience on the picket line while we continue to bargain. You have shown the Board that no matter how they act at the table, they can’t discourage your solidarity, resolve and dedication to our towns’ education systems.
LIVING WATERS CATHOLIC REGIONAL DIVISION NO.42 BARGAINING TEAM MEMBERS:
Roxie Bretzer
Laurie Martinot
Carla Cote
AUPE RESOURCE STAFF:
Terry Luhoway Negotiator
t.luhoway@aupe.org
Celia Shea Communications
780-720-8122 or c.shea@aupe.org