A collective agreement between the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) and CUPE Local 16 has been ratified to cover from Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2026.
CUPE Local 16 represents school board custodial and maintenance staff.
Full text of a news release issued by ADSB follows:
The Algoma District School Board (ADSB) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 16, representing custodial and maintenance staff have ratified a four year local collective agreement to cover the period from Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2026.
Previously at the provincial table, a central agreement was ratified between CUPE and the Government of Ontario / Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) on December 19, 2022.
“CUPE Local 16 are happy to announce that both CUPE and ADSB were able to ratify a new four year Collective Agreement, allowing CUPE members to continue contributing to the success of students in clean and safe schools!” shared Ryan Finnemore, chair of Negotiating Committee CUPE Local 16.
“Achieving a four year collective agreement will further improve the relationship with our caretaking and maintenance employees. We value the contribution that this employee group makes in creating a positive environment that supports our quality education system,” said ADSB Chair Jennifer Sarlo. “We thank both negotiation teams for their efforts in achieving this collective agreement.”