Labour Updates

Halton District School Board Labour Updates

This webpage is your source for information and updates concerning the labour situation with all Halton District School Board employee groups. To learn more about employee groups within the Halton District School Board, visit HDSB Employee Groups.

CURRENT UPDATE

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Labour Updates

ETFO Labour Update (Jan. 18, 2020)

We would like to update you on the ETFO labour action. Families of elementary students will receive further information through SchoolMessenger.

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has announced it will hold a one-day walkout on Thursday, Jan. 23 if a tentative agreement is not reached by then. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).

If a one-day walkout occurs, the HDSB will have no choice but to close elementary schools on Thursday, Jan. 23 as there would not be adequate supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Families are encouraged to make contingency plans for their child. HDSB secondary schools will remain open. Grade 7-12 schools (i.e. Aldershot School and Burlington Central School) will be closed for students in Grade 7 and 8.

We have been advised that ETFO members intend to return to work on Friday, Jan. 24.

In the HDSB, ETFO represents:

Permanent and occasional (supply) teachers in elementary schools
Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) working in Kindergarten classrooms

For a list of HDSB employee groups, please visit this page.

We will continue to provide families and staff with accurate and timely information as we are able through email, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

To learn more about the Collective Bargaining process and current status updates, please visit this page: https://www.opsba.org/advocacy-and-action/labour-relations.

Our highest priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Thank you for your support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Stuart Miller
Director of Education

PAST UPDATES

Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Labour Updates

OSSTF Labour Update (Jan. 13, 2020)

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced last week they will hold another one-day walkout on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at some Ontario school boards, if a tentative agreement is not reached. The HDSB is NOT one of the 14 school boards listed, and will therefore NOT be impacted by this one-day walkout on Jan. 15.

We will provide Labour Updates on the HDSB website and on HDSB social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

OSSTF Labour Update (Jan. 9, 2020)

Yesterday (Jan. 8), the Ministry of Education announced that given the current labour action, Ontario school boards should make a decision whether or not to administer the province-wide EQAO Grade 9 Math assessment in January 2020.

The Halton District School Board, along with many Ontario school boards, has decided to cancel the EQAO Grade 9 Math assessment scheduled for this month. The EQAO Grade 9 Math assessment is NOT a requirement for graduation.

As you are aware, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) is in a legal strike position with labour sanctions imposed in Fall 2019. These sanctions prevent teachers from administering or marking EQAO assessments.

In the Ministry of Education's announcement, Ontario schools boards were advised that students who do not take the EQAO Grade 9 Math assessment this January may be required to complete the test in June 2020. The HDSB recognizes that writing the test in June could be a disadvantage for students who took Grade 9 Math in Semester 1. The HDSB is waiting for further direction from the Ministry of Education and will inform families about this matter later in the school year.

As communicated earlier in the week, in the HDSB, portions of the EQAO Math assessment have been traditionally used as the final exam in Grade 9 Math. As students will not be completing the assessment this month, current Grade 9 Math students (Applied and Academic) will write an alternate math evaluation that will be used in the calculation of their final grades. This evaluation will reflect the Grade 9 Math curriculum.

Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,

Stuart Miller
Director of Education

OSSTF Labour Update (Jan. 6, 2020)

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced last week they will hold another one-day walkout on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at some Ontario school boards, if a tentative agreement is not reached. The HDSB is NOT one of the eight school boards listed, and will therefore NOT be impacted by this one-day walkout on Jan. 8.

We will provide Labour Updates on the HDSB website and on HDSB social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

OSSTF Labour Update (Dec. 17, 2019)

Dec. 17, 2019

Dear Families of HDSB students,

Given there are no further negotiations scheduled for today, it is our understanding that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) will engage in another withdrawal of services on Wednesday, Dec. 18. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).

As a result, all secondary schools in the HDSB will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 18, as there would not be adequate supervision to ensure the safety of students. Elementary schools will be open with contingency plans in place as outlined below.

Note: Aldershot School and Burlington Central School will be open for students in Grade 7 and 8.

In the HDSB, this one-day walkout involves the following staff:

Permanent and occasional (supply) teachers in secondary schools
Office, clerical and technical employees (OCTU) in both elementary and secondary schools
Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) which includes Psychologists, Social Workers, Child and Youth Counsellors, Speech-Language Pathologists and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Facilitators in both elementary and secondary schools

Please note the following:

Athletics, Extracurriculars, Field Trips and Co-op Placements: All secondary school athletics, extracurricular activities and field trips scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18 are cancelled. Attempts will be made to reschedule these events at a later date. Co-op placements for secondary students are cancelled for the day.
Adult Day School and all Night School Classes: All Adult Day School Credit classes and Night School Credit, including all in-class and co-op classes, are cancelled for Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Community Use Rentals: School rentals are not impacted.

We will continue to provide you with accurate and timely information as we are able through SchoolMessenger, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

Thank you for your support and understanding as we keep the safety and well-being of our students and staff as our highest priority. Your patience during this time is appreciated.

Sincerely,
Stuart Miller
Director of Education

Reminders for Families of Elementary Students

Please be aware that school office staff (e.g. school secretaries, technical staff in school libraries) and student services staff (e.g. Psychologists, Social Workers, Child & Youth Counsellors, Speech-Language Pathologists, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Facilitators) in elementary and secondary schools are members of OSSTF and will therefore also be on strike on Wednesday, Dec. 18. As a result, parents/guardians can expect disruption to normal school activities.

Without office staff in elementary schools, parents/guardians are reminded of the following:

If your child will be absent or late, you must report the absence/late arrival through SchoolMessenger (Toll-free at 1-877-409-6310, online at go.schoolmessenger.ca or on the HDSB Mobile App).
School phones may not be answered in a timely manner.
Exterior doors of schools will be locked. If your child is arriving late, you must wait at the door with them until it is opened by a staff member. Please expect delays.
We encourage parents/guardians to avoid non-urgent school visits/communication on this day.

It is anticipated that striking workers may picket at schools and Board offices. If you or your child happen to encounter picket lines, please be aware that you have the right to cross picket lines at any time.

OSSTF Labour Update (Dec. 13, 2019)

Labour Update: Dec. 13, 2019:

We would like to update you on the OSSTF labour action. Families of elementary and secondary students will receive further information by email.

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced today it will hold another one-day walkout on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at some Ontario school boards including the Halton District School Board, if a tentative agreement is not reached by then. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).

If a one-day walkout occurs, the HDSB will, once again, have no choice but to close secondary schools on Wednesday, Dec. 18 as there would not be adequate supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Families are encouraged to make contingency plans for their child, if required. HDSB elementary schools will remain open. Grade 7-12 schools (i.e. Aldershot School and Burlington Central School) will be open for students in Grade 7 and 8.

We have been advised that OSSTF members intend to return to work on Thursday, Dec. 19.

In the HDSB, OSSTF represents:

Permanent and occasional (supply) teachers in secondary schools
Office, clerical and technical employees (OCTU) in both elementary and secondary schools
Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) which includes Psychologists, Social Workers, Child and Youth Counsellors, Speech-Language Pathologists and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Facilitators in both elementary and secondary schools

Labour Update (Dec. 13, 2019): Community Use Rental Requests

As you may be aware, OSSTF announced today it will hold another one-day walkout on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at some Ontario school boards including the Halton District School Board, if a tentative agreement is not reached by then. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Community Use rentals are not impacted by this. If you have further questions, please contact your Rental Coordinator.

Labour Update (Dec. 13, 2019): Adult Day School and all Night School Classes

As you may be aware, OSSTF announced today it will hold another one-day walkout on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at some Ontario school boards including the Halton District School Board, if a tentative agreement is not reached by then. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). If this occurs, all adult day school credit classes and all night school credit classes will be cancelled for Wednesday, Dec. 18.

OSSTF Labour Update (Dec. 6, 2019)

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced today they will hold another one-day walkout on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at some Ontario school boards, if a tentative agreement is not reached. The HDSB is NOT one of the nine school boards listed, and will therefore NOT be impacted by this one-day walkout on Dec. 11.

The nine public school boards to be affected by Wednesday’s strike are:

Brant Haldimand Norfolk
Catholic District School Board
Grand Erie District School Board
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
Near North District School Board
Rainy River District School Board
Simcoe County District School Board
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Trillium Lakelands District School Board

We will provide Labour Updates on theHDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

OSSTF Labour Update (Dec. 4, 2019)

Dear Families of HDSB students,

We were notified this evening that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) will engage in a full withdrawal of services today (Wednesday, Dec. 4). This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). We have been advised that OSSTF members intend to return to work on Thursday, Dec. 5.

As a result, all secondary schools in the HDSB will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 4, as there would not be adequate supervision to ensure the safety of students. Elementary schools will be open with contingency plans in place.

Note: Aldershot School and Burlington Central School will be open for students in Grade 7 and 8.

In the HDSB, OSSTF represents:

Permanent and occasional (supply) teachers in secondary schools
Office, clerical and technical employees (OCTU) in both elementary and secondary schools
Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) which includes Psychologists, Social Workers, Child and Youth Counsellors, Speech-Language Pathologists and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Facilitators in both elementary and secondary schools

For a list of HDSB employee groups, please visit the HDSB Employee Groups page on our website.

Please note the following:

Athletics, Extracurriculars, Field Trips and Co-op Placements: All secondary school athletics, extracurricular activities and field trips scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4 are cancelled. Attempts will be made to reschedule these events at a later date. Co-op placements for secondary students are cancelled for the day.
Adult Day and Night School Classes: All Adult Day School Credit classes and Night School Credit, including all in-class and co-op classes, are cancelled for Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Community Use Rentals: School rentals are not impacted.

We will continue to provide you with accurate and timely information as we are able through SchoolMessenger, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

To learn more about the Collective Bargaining process and current status updates, please visit this page: https://www.opsba.org/advocacy-and-action/labour-relations.

Our highest priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Thank you for your support and understanding. Your patience during this time is appreciated.

Sincerely,
Stuart Miller
Director of Education

OSSTF Labour Update (Nov. 29, 2019)

We would like to update you on the OSSTF labour action. Families of elementary and secondary students will receive further information through SchoolMessenger this evening (Nov. 29, 2019).

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced yesterday that it will withdraw services on Wednesday, Dec. 4 if a tentative agreement is not reached by then. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).

If a one-day walkout occurs, the HDSB will have no choice but to close secondary schools on Wednesday, Dec. 4 as there would not be adequate supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Families are encouraged to make contingency plans for their child, if required. HDSB elementary schools will remain open. Grade 7-12 schools (i.e. Aldershot School and Burlington Central School) will be open for students in Grade 7 and 8.

We have been advised that OSSTF members intend to return to work on Thursday, Dec. 5.

In the HDSB, OSSTF represents:

Permanent and occasional (supply) teachers in secondary schools
Office, clerical and technical employees (OCTU) in both elementary and secondary schools
Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) which includes Psychologists, Social Workers, Child and Youth Counsellors, Speech-Language Pathologists and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Facilitators in both elementary and secondary schools

For a list of HDSB employee groups, please visit this page.

We will continue to provide families and staff with accurate and timely information as we are able through email, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

To learn more about the Collective Bargaining process and current status updates, please visit this page: https://www.opsba.org/advocacy-and-action/labour-relations.

Our highest priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Sincerely,

Stuart Miller
Director of Education

Labour Update (Nov. 29, 2019): Community Use Rental Requests

As you may be aware, OSSTF has announced that it will withdraw services on Wednesday, Dec. 4 if a tentative agreement is not reached by then. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Community Use rentals are not impacted by this. If you have further questions, please contact your Rental Coordinator.

Labour Update (Nov. 29, 2019): Adult Day and Night School Classes

As you may be aware, OSSTF has announced that it will withdraw services on Wednesday, Dec. 4 if a tentative agreement is not reached by then. This one-day walkout is a result of central bargaining taking place between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). If this occurs, all Adult Day School Credit classes and Night School Credit, including all in-class and co-op classes, will be cancelled for Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Labour Updates

ETFO & OSSTF Labour Update (Nov. 22, 2019)

We would like to update you on the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) labour sanctions.

As you are aware, it was announced last week that ETFO would begin labour sanctions effective Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Yesterday, OSSTF announced they will also begin labour sanctions effective Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Both ETFO and OSSTF are in a legal strike position with respect to central bargaining between the unions, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).

It is important to note that these labour sanctions are occurring at the central bargaining table between provincial unions, the Government of Ontario and OPSBA, and are not a reflection of relationships between the HDSB and our local unions.

In the Halton District School Board

ETFO represents

Permanent teachers in elementary schools
Occasional (supply) teachers in elementary schools
Early childhood educators (DECE) working in our Kindergarten classrooms

OSSTF represents

Permanent teachers in secondary schools
Occasional (supply) teachers in secondary schools
Office, clerical and technical employees (OCTU) in both elementary and secondary schools
Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) such as Psychology, Social Work, Child and Youth Workers and Speech Pathologists in both elementary and secondary schools

The sanctions identified by both OSSTF and ETFO in Phase I are largely administrative and are intended to have minimal impact on student learning or extracurricular activities. Parents/guardians should see little disruption to normal school operations.

Picket Lines
It is anticipated that some striking workers may picket at our schools and Board offices. If you or your child happen to encounter picket lines on your way to school, please be aware that you have the right to cross picket lines at any time. If you have concerns about this, please contact your Principal or Vice-principal.

We will continue to provide you with accurate and timely information as we are able through SchoolMessenger emails, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Sincerely,
Stuart Miller
Director of Education

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Labour Updates

ETFO Labour Update (Jan. 9, 2020)

Dear families of elementary students,

As you are aware, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has been in a legal strike position since Nov. 25, 2019 with respect to central bargaining between ETFO, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Since then, ETFO has been in labour sanctions. ETFO announced today they will begin Phase 3 of labour sanctions Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and if no agreement has been reached, they will begin Phase 4 on Jan. 20, 2020.

In the Halton District School Board, ETFO represents permanent and occasional (supply) teachers in elementary schools, as well as early childhood educators working in our Kindergarten classrooms.

The sanctions identified by ETFO in Phase 3, effective Jan. 13, that may impact families include:

Not planning or participating in school assemblies, except to provide supervision to students
Not participating in extracurricular activities (sports teams, clubs etc.) except for those that are scheduled within the regular school day
Not participating in field trips
Not arriving earlier than 30 minutes before the instructional day for students
Not remaining at school later than 15 minutes after the instructional day ends

Specific information regarding the cancellation of school activities will be provided by your child’s school.

The sanctions identified by ETFO in Phase 4, effective Jan. 20, include:

Not participating in any school board or Ministry professional learning.

ETFO has also announced that if no agreement is reached by Jan. 17, 2020, ETFO members will commence a full-withdrawal of services (strike) on a rotating basis effective Monday Jan. 20, 2020. To date, there has been no announcement of which school boards will be affected by these rotating strikes.

It is important to note these labour sanctions are occurring at the central bargaining table between provincial unions, the Government of Ontario and OPSBA, and are not a reflection of relationships between the HDSB and our local unions.

We will continue to provide you with accurate and timely information as we are able through SchoolMessenger, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Sincerely,

Stuart Miller
Director of Education

Labour Update (Dec. 9, 2019): ETFO Labour Sanctions - Phase 2

As you are aware, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has been in a legal strike position since Nov. 25, 2019 with respect to central bargaining between ETFO, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Since then, ETFO has been in Phase 1 of labour sanctions. ETFO has announced they will begin Phase 2 of labour sanctions tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019).

The sanctions identified by ETFO in Phase 2 that may impact families include:

not planning new field trips or excursions;
not collecting money for school-based activities. Parents/guardians can use SchoolCashOnline to pay for any school related fees.

Other sanctions in Phase 2 are largely administrative and have minimal impact on student learning or extracurricular activities. Parents/guardians should see little disruption to normal school operations.

It is important to note these labour sanctions are occurring at the central bargaining table between provincial unions, the Government of Ontario and OPSBA, and are not a reflection of relationships between the HDSB and our local unions.

In the Halton District School Board, ETFO represents permanent and occasional (supply) teachers in elementary schools, as well as early childhood educators working in our Kindergarten classrooms.

We will continue to provide you with accurate and timely information as we are able through SchoolMessenger, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Sincerely,

Stuart Miller
Director of Education

ETFO Labour Update (Nov. 18, 2019)

We would like to update you on the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) labour sanctions.

As you may be aware, ETFO is in a legal strike position effective Monday, November 25, 2019 with respect to central bargaining between ETFO, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). ETFO has advised OPSBA that they will begin Phase 1 of labour sanctions effective Tuesday, November 26, 2019. It is important to note that these labour sanctions are occurring at the central bargaining table between provincial unions, the Government of Ontario and OPSBA, and are not a reflection of relationships between the HDSB and our local unions.

In the Halton District School Board, ETFO represents permanent and occasional teachers in elementary schools, as well as early childhood educators working in our Kindergarten classrooms.

The sanctions identified by ETFO in Phase I are largely administrative and have minimal impact on student learning or extracurricular activities. Parents/guardians should see little disruption to normal school operations.

We will continue to provide you with accurate and timely information as we are able through SchoolMessenger, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Sincerely,

Stuart Miller
Director of Education

CUPE Labour Updates

CUPE Labour Update (Oct. 7, 2019): Community Use Rental Requests

As you may be aware, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), has successfully negotiated a tentative settlement with the provincial government and therefore members will no longer engage in a withdrawal of services. As a result, community use groups whose rentals were cancelled as a result of job action may use HDSB school facilities on Monday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday, Oct. 8 as originally planned. The HDSB will once again accept new Community Use rental requests.

CUPE Labour Update (Oct. 7, 2019): Night School Classes and IILE Programs

As you may be aware, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), has successfully negotiated a tentative settlement with the provincial government and therefore members will no longer engage in a withdrawal of services. As a result, all night school credit classes and the International & Indigenous Language Elementary Program (ILLE) will resume this week.

CUPE Labour Update (Oct. 6, 2019): All HDSB schools will be open tomorrow (Monday, Oct. 7)

We were notified today (Sunday, Oct. 6) that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has successfully negotiated a tentative settlement with the provincial government and therefore members will no longer engage in a withdrawal of services. School custodians (CUPE members) will be at work tomorrow and will resume regular duties (Monday, Oct. 7).

All HDSB schools will be open tomorrow (Monday, Oct. 7).

The details of the agreement remain confidential until ratified by all parties. CUPE has agreed to stop all job action while awaiting ratification of the settlement.

Thank you for your support and understanding during this time.

Sincerely,
Stuart Miller
Director of Education

CUPE Labour Update (Oct. 2, 2019)

The Halton District School Board was notified today that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) intends to engage in a full withdrawal of services effective Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, if a provincial settlement is not reached by end of day on Sunday, Oct. 6. This will mean that CUPE members will not report to work.

In the Halton District School Board, CUPE represents custodial staff in elementary and secondary schools. It does not represent educational assistants, early childhood educators, or school support staff as it does in some other Ontario school boards.

At this time, the HDSB intends to be open on Monday, Oct. 7.

Please be aware that this is a fluid and changing situation. As labour action is unpredictable, we do encourage parents/guardians to make contingency plans in the event that it becomes necessary to close schools.

We want to assure you that we are doing everything we can to keep our schools open. Our highest priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

The HDSB will monitor the situation daily and decisions will be made accordingly. We will continue to provide you with accurate and timely information as we are able through SchoolMessenger, the HDSB website and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram).

To learn more about the Collective Bargaining process and current status updates, please visit this page: https://www.opsba.org/advocacy-and-action/labour-relations.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Sincerely,
Stuart Miller
Director of Education

CUPE Labour Update (Sept. 27, 2019)

We would like to update you on the latest developments concerning the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) labour sanctions.

CUPE will begin Phase 1 of labour sanctions effective Monday, Sept. 30, 2019.

In the Halton District School Board, CUPE represents custodial staff in elementary and secondary schools. It does not represent education assistants, early childhood educators, or school support staff as it does in some other Ontario school boards.

These sanctions are a result of central bargaining and are imposed by CUPE National on all CUPE locals. They are not a reflection of the relationships within Halton.

Phase 1 labour sanctions have been announced across the province, effective Monday, Sept. 30. These sanctions include:

Not sweeping gymnasiums, hallways or entrances
Not participating in school composting/recycling program
Not setting up tables/chairs

The HDSB is working diligently to minimize any impact on our students, families and schools. CUPE employees provide important services to our schools and the withdrawal of those services may cause challenges. We respect the collective bargaining process and are hopeful for a negotiated agreement.

As always, the safety of our staff and students remains our highest priority.

The Halton District School Board has and will continue to communicate information to families and staff as soon as possible. Updates will also be shared on the HDSB website and social media pages.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

To learn more about the Collective Bargaining process and current status updates, please visit this page: https://www.opsba.org/advocacy-and-action/labour-relation

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Labour Updates

​​​​​​​​​Halton District School Board Labour Updates​

​Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Labour Updates​​

​Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Labour Updates

Reminders for Families of Elementary Students

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Labour Updates​

In the Halton District School Board

CUPE Labour Updates

Halton District School Board Labour Updates

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Labour Updates

Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Labour Updates

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Labour Updates