President's message week 20

In this weeks update: 1: March Break- Union Media release 2. D18 Political Action Committee - Call for Applicants 3. Local Bargaining Update March Break

Attached joint Education Union Statement on the Postponement of March Break.

https://mcusercontent.com/fd92d8e08ce1d6b287b53b308/files/5a6e55dc-f0d7-482e-890d-2183843e1307/RELEASE_Education_Unions_Joint_Statement_on_Postponement_of_March_Break.pdf

D 18 Political Action Committee - Call for Applicants

Please find attached a call for applicants for the D18 Political Action Committee. Please note the deadline for applying is one week today.

https://mcusercontent.com/fd92d8e08ce1d6b287b53b308/files/13a69181-387f-43f1-b65c-8ba907a2497f/Call_for_applicants_D18PAC.pdf

Local Bargaining Update

We have started bargaining our local agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board. We have had two full days of bargaining and things are moving along but slowly. We will return to the table late next week.

If you have questions or concerns related to this information or anything else please send me an email or call me at 519-835-0031

In solidarity,

Cheryl

Upper Grand Employee Assistance Program

If you are finding yourself or a family member or a colleague is needing additional support or resources please refer to the board's employee and family assistance program. This service is free and confidential. The board is not given the names of members who are using the service. It has been a challenging year with COVID and many of us are dealing with other challenges unrelated to COVID. This resource may be of help to members who need it.

Access the Upper Grand District School Board’s Employee & Family Assistance Program 24/7 by phone, web or mobile app 1-800-387-4765 | www.workhealthlife.com