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Update on Seniority List
Over the summer, representatives from both the LSSD and CUPE Local 1522 met to address ongoing concerns regarding the seniority list. The Division is currently working closely with its system to resolve discrepancies within the seniority list. This process is ongoing.
Thank you for your patience.
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​Discrepancies within the 2025 seniority list
The seniority lists of 2025 has many errors due to the input of info into the new system. An agreement has been made between the Union and the Division. The Division needs the summertime to work with the computer system. No further calls or reports about errors are required to point out any discrepancies. A new list will be made over the summer months. Should the list be done and posted before the start of the 2025-26 school year, your 20 days to bring any errors forward will begin the first day of school in September. However, should you need the seniority information due to a promotion, transfer, layoff/recall, vacation accrual and requests contact the division, should further assistance be needed contact an Executive Union member.
Shelley has told me that recalls will not be affected and if you feel you are due for an increase in vacation time as per the collective agreement, contact payroll. This situation should not affect your vacation payout or request for vacation as the Division says this will be fixed in the summer, before Oct 15 deadline.
Just a reminder to all Members, although many secretaries are helpful by looking at the list for errors, each Member is responsible for looking and advocating on their own behalf. The secretaries role is to simply post it in the school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in the matter.
In Solidarity,
Angela Mortimer
President, CUPE Local 1522
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Clerical Collective Agreement
Leave Of Absence​
Article 15
15.08 Religious Leave
An employee shall be allowed a leave of absence up to a maximum of three (3) days per school year without loss of pay for religious days observed by the employee.
Employees shall not absent themselves from duty for reasons of religious days without first notifying the Assistant Superintendent. The following notification period shall apply:
(a) Employees on staff requiring religious leave during the school year shall provide notice in writing on the prescribed form as soon as possible after the start of the school year, however, not later than September 30th.
(b) In instances where religious leave is required prior to September 30th in the school year notice shall be given within ten (10) working days after the start of the school year unless the religious day falls within the first ten (10) working days of the school year where the notice shall not be less than five (5) working days.
(c) Where the appropriate notice has not been given, religious leave without pay up to a maximum of three (3) days will be provided to the employee. The parties agree that this article constitutes reasonable accommodation for religious holy leave.
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Custodial Collective Agreement
Leave Of Absence
Article 15
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15.09 Religious Leave
An employee shall be allowed a leave of absence up to a maximum of three (3) days per school year without loss of pay for religious days observed by the employee.
Employees shall not absent themselves from duty for reasons of religious days without first notifying the Secretary-Treasurer. The following notification period shall apply:
(a) Employees on staff requiring religious leave during the school year shall provide notice in writing on the prescribed form as soon as possible after the start of the school year, however, not later than September 30d .
(b) In instances where religious leave is required prior to September 30'' in the school year notice shall be given within ten (10) working days after the start of the school year, unless the religious day falls within the first ten (10) working days of the school year where the notice shall not be less than five (5) working days.
(c) Where the appropriate notice has not been given, religious leave without pay up to a maximum of three (3) days will be provided to the employee.