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Month: September 2019

Update regarding negotiations with CUPE

  Toronto, September 29, 2019 – Regrettably, the mediation among the Council of Trustees Associations, the Crown and CUPE has ended without reaching a collective agreement. During negotiations we have responded in a responsible way to CUPE’s proposals including...

Collective Bargaining: Background

It is OPSBA's goal to negotiate fair and equitable collective agreements through the collective bargaining process. Our priority continues to be the improvement of student achievement and well-being. That remains the focus of our bargaining. The collective bargaining...

The 2019 Federal Election

​The 2019 Canadian federal elections will take place on October 21. On this day, Canadians will elect Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country. MPs are elected to represent the views of their constituents in the legislative assembly. The policies of government...

Welcome back to school!

The 2019-20 school year is beginning and I want to thank each one of you for the contribution you make to your local, democratically elected school boards on behalf of the students and your communities. Like you, I am proud that all children are welcomed into our...

Month: September 2019

Update regarding negotiations with CUPE

  Toronto, September 29, 2019 – Regrettably, the mediation among the Council of Trustees Associations, the Crown and CUPE has ended without reaching a collective agreement. During negotiations we have responded in a responsible way to CUPE’s proposals including...

Collective Bargaining: Background

It is OPSBA's goal to negotiate fair and equitable collective agreements through the collective bargaining process. Our priority continues to be the improvement of student achievement and well-being. That remains the focus of our bargaining. The collective bargaining...

The 2019 Federal Election

​The 2019 Canadian federal elections will take place on October 21. On this day, Canadians will elect Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country. MPs are elected to represent the views of their constituents in the legislative assembly. The policies of government...

Welcome back to school!

The 2019-20 school year is beginning and I want to thank each one of you for the contribution you make to your local, democratically elected school boards on behalf of the students and your communities. Like you, I am proud that all children are welcomed into our...