The TVDSB OSSTF Collective Agreement: What You Need to Know
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers` Federation (OSSTF) recently reached a new collective agreement after months of negotiation. The agreement affects thousands of high school teachers and support staff in the TVDSB, and it`s important for stakeholders to understand its implications.
Here are some key details about the TVDSB OSSTF collective agreement:
Term
The agreement is for three years, from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2022. This means that any changes to working conditions or compensation for OSSTF members in the TVDSB will be in effect for the duration of the agreement.
Salary
Under the agreement, OSSTF members will receive a 1% salary increase in each year of the agreement. This is in line with the provincial government`s public sector wage cap, which limits salary increases to 1% per year for three years.
Benefits
The agreement maintains the current benefits package for OSSTF members, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. There are no significant changes to benefits under the new agreement.
Sick leave
One area of negotiation in the agreement was around sick leave provisions. OSSTF members will now have access to a short-term sick leave plan, which provides up to ten sick days per year with full pay. This is in addition to their existing sick leave entitlements.
Professional development
The new agreement includes provisions for professional development for OSSTF members. The TVDSB and OSSTF will work together to develop a professional development plan for teachers and support staff, with a focus on areas of need identified by the board and the union.
Performance appraisal
The agreement maintains the current performance appraisal process for OSSTF members. Teachers will continue to be evaluated based on the Ontario Teacher Performance Appraisal System, while support staff will be evaluated based on their job description and performance expectations.
Implications for students and parents
The TVDSB OSSTF collective agreement will have some impact on students and parents. With a 1% salary increase each year, OSSTF members will be making slightly more money over the life of the agreement. However, this increase is unlikely to lead to any significant changes in classroom resources or programming.
The new sick leave plan may have more immediate implications for students and parents. With access to up to ten sick days per year with full pay, OSSTF members will be better able to take time off when they are ill without sacrificing their paycheque. This could lead to less disruption in the classroom, as teachers and support staff will be more likely to stay home when they are sick.
Overall, the TVDSB OSSTF collective agreement is a positive development for teachers and support staff in the TVDSB. While there are no significant changes to compensation or benefits, the agreement provides some stability and security for OSSTF members over the next three years. Students and parents should not expect any major changes to classroom resources or programming as a result of the agreement, but the new sick leave plan may help to reduce classroom disruptions caused by teacher and support staff illness.
