We are thrilled to announce that our membership has voted 97% in favor of ratifying our tentative agreement!

The next step is for the ADSB Board of Trustees to vote on the agreement. Their decision is expected on Tuesday, December 3. Once this final step is complete, we will officially have a new collective agreement in place.

Thank you for your engagement, your confidence in the bargaining team, and your commitment to supporting one another throughout this process. Your voice made this achievement possible.

We will keep you updated as soon as we hear the results from the Board. Stay tuned!

The all-member vote on our tentative agreement is now open.

Voting will take place electronically by secret ballot. At your personal email address, you will receive a unique access key which can be used to vote once. Your voting choice will remain anonymous.

Details of the tentative agreement are available on the voting site.

Voting closes THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 at 6:00 P.M.

The results will be announced once the voting window closes.

Questions can be directed to Ryan Geick at ac.lt1732842620oa@se1732842620rp1732842620.

Wednesday, November 27
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Google Meet

The ETFO Algoma Occasional Teacher Local has reached a local tentative agreement with the ADSB for the 2022-26 round of collective bargaining.

Details of the tentative agreement will be provided at a special information meeting to be held via Google Meet. Members should refer to their email from the Local for the meeting link.

Your negotiating team will be online to answer questions. If you are able, please join us for this important meeting in order to make a fully informed decision when you vote.

There are three $25 prizes to be won! No registration necessary.

Ratification Vote

Immediately following the above presentation, all certified occasional teacher members will receive a special email with instructions on how to cast a vote to APPROVE or REJECT the 2022-26 Local Tentative Agreement.

Voting will be done electronically by secret ballot and each member will be allotted one vote. The voting window will be open for 24 hours.

After more than six months of bargaining and a year of preparation beforehand, we are thrilled to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Board for our 2022-2026 collective agreement.

In the coming days, we’ll share how you can participate in the upcoming information meeting and ratification vote. Stay tuned—your voice is key to shaping our collective future!

Thank you for your support, patience, and solidarity throughout this process. Together, we’ve proven the strength of our union.