LATEST BARGAINING NEWS
Following the rejection of the original offer, your Bargaining Committee met with the employer and, with the assistance of a conciliator, have reached a tentative agreement.
The Committee is recommending acceptance of this agreement.
A ratification vote is scheduled for May 9, 2026. Meeting details were sent to members by email.
Overview of Bargaining So Far
Members of Seine River School Division Trades - Local 143 had an opportunity to foward their ideas and proposals for improving their collective agreement at a local meeting on March 1, 2025. The meetings were well attended and we thank members for their submissions.
Your Bargaining Committee is in the process of reviewing the proposals and will compile a proposal package.
The first bargaining meeting took place on June 19, 2025.
Your Bargaining Committee exchanged proposals with the employer at the first bargaining meeting on June 19, 2025.
Regular negotiations meetings took place with the employer. Discussions largely focused on non-monetary items such as employee rights and safety issues.
The final bargaining date for 2025 took place on December 16, 2025.
On January 30, 2026, your Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement and recommended members accept it.
On February 19, 2026, members voted to reject the tentative agreement. After the vote, the Bargaining Committee notified the employer of the results and requested a return to the bargaining table.