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Manitoba school funding an opportunity to improve education for students and front-line staff
.........."“Rural education support staff earn on average between $4.01 and $6.46 per hour less than their urban counterparts,” noted McKay, citing a 2023 research report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives."
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Violence in the workplace
It's important to document any incidents of violence, no matter how minor they may seem, as this can help ensure a safe working environment and provide necessary support for those involved. If you haven't already, please access Employee Connect to find the incident forms. Fill them out thoroughly, providing details about the incident and any witnesses, and submit them as required. This can help in tracking patterns and addressing any underlying issues. If you need assistance with the process or have questions about what to include in the paperwork, feel free to ask!
How to report an incident
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go to LSSD.CA
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click Employee Connect
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once signed in, click the tab that says INCIDENT
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click add new incident
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fill out ALL information needed
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Collective Agreements
Clerical Collective Agreement
Staff Changes​
Article 6
6.02 Probationary Period
The probationary period shall be sixty (60) working days with provisions that an extension of sixty (60) days may be considered. The Division will notify the Union and incumbent as to the reason for the extension. Probationary employees shall not have access to grievance and/or arbitration in case of suspension or dismissal.
Trial Period
The successful applicant shall be given a trial period of sixty (60) working days. Conditional on satisfactory service, the employee shall be declared permanent after this period. In the event the employee proves unsatisfactory in the position during the trail period, or if the employee is unable or willing to continue to perform the duties of the new job, the employee shall be returned to their former position or the equivalent, with the same wage or salary rate, but without loss of seniority. Any other employee promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to the employee's former position or the equivalent with the same wage or salary rate but without loss of seniority.
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Custodial Collective Agreement
Staff Changes
Article 6
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6.03 Trial Period
The successful applicant shall be given a trial period of two (2) months. Conditional on satisfactory service, the employee shall be declared permanent after this period. In the event the employee proves unsatisfactory in the position during the trial period, or if the employee is unable or unwilling to continue to perform the duties of the new job, the employee shall be returned to their former position or the equivalent, with the same wage or salary rate, but without loss of seniority. Any other employee promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to the employee's former position or the equivalent with the same wage or salary rate but without loss of seniority.
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6.05 Probation Period
The probationary period shall be sixty (60) working days with a provision that an extension of sixty (60) working days may be considered. The Division will notify the Union and incumbent as to the reason for the extension. Probationary employees shall not have access to grievance and/or arbitration in cases of suspension or dismissal.