On October 22, the Minister of Education introduced provincial bargaining legislation in the Ontario Legislature. The legislation, called the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2013, is also referred to as Bill 122 and we encourage members to check www.etfotvot.com under "Member Services" and "Notices" for more information on how this may affect future rounds of collective bargaining.
LTO's: CARE DAYS (Article 9.04) and ACT OF NATURE DAYS (Article 9.05)
Long-term Occasional Teachers who are absent from work in order to provide health- related care to a family member or because of inclement weather, will no longer have those absences deducted from their sick bank. LTOs who use a Care Day or Act of Nature Day as outlined in the collective or employee agreement will be paid as if they are at work to a combined maximum of five days.
The Board is very emphatic that Care Days (Article 9.04) can be used only for the health-related care of a child, parent or spouse. Care Days cannot be used to look after a child who is not ill or attending a health-related appointment.
Acts of Nature Days (Article 9.05) are provided to assist those who are unable to report to work as a result of existing poor weather or road conditions. LTOs are expected to attempt to get to work if weather or road conditions allow for safe travel. N.B. weather conditions at the time of your departure for work should be the determining factor - not conditions that may occur later in the day.
Lastly, don't forget time is running out to register for our Fall General Meeting and Mortgage Shredding Party! All members are invited to attend this celebratory event which is taking place at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn in London, on November 13, 2013, from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Donations of toys or clothing for Merrymount Children's Centre would be gratefully accepted.
Further details and registration at www.etfotvot.com.
ETFO THAMES VALLEY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS' LOCAL
