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SPECIAL
MEETING
BARGAINING UPDATE
&
STRIKE VOTE!
DATE: Saturday April 11, 2026
TIME: 10:00am ( Doors Open @ 9:45 am)
LOCATION: HOLY EUCHARIST HALL
ADDRESS: 500 Pacific Ave
* Please bring your ID *
To our CUPE 1522 Members,
We would like to provide a brief update regarding bargaining with the Lord Selkirk School Division.
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Three days of conciliation have been scheduled for the end of April.
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At this time, we are awaiting confirmation of the specific dates from the Labour Board. These sessions will provide an opportunity to meet with the Division and continue discussions related to the ESA.
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We remain committed to engaging in this process in good faith and look forward to productive dialogue as we work toward a resolution.
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In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Committee
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Update on Seniority List
The Union has met with the employer and continues to work with them to resolve any remaining issues.
Please see below the language in the collective agreement regarding seniority.
We thank you for your patience as this matter continues to be addressed.
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Collective Agreements
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Clerical Collective Agreement
Seniority ​
Article 16
16.04
Seniority shall be established upon the completion of the probationary period and shall count from date of employment within the bargaining unit. Seniority shall be maintained and accumulated during:
a) absence due to sickness up to the maximum days accumulated under the provisions of the collective agreement;
b) authorized leave of absence up to thirty (30) calendar days;
c) the period of absence, for Maternity, Adoption and Parenting Leave, as per Employment Standards Code;
16.05
An employee shall lose their seniority standing for the following reasons, when or if:
a) the employee terminates; b) the employee is discharged for just cause and is not reinstated;
c) the employee fails to return to work following an authorized leave of absence;
d) the employee does not return to work from lay-off within ten (10) working days of being notified by registered mail, or at another time which may be mutually agreed to;
e) the employee is laid off for a period in excess of one (1) year.
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Custodial Collective Agreement
Seniority
Article 17
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17.02
Seniority shall be maintained and accumulated during:
- absence due to sickness or accident for a period of twelve (12) months;
- authorized leave of absence.
17.03
An employee shall lose his/her seniority standing for the following reasons, when or if:
1) the employee terminates;
2) the employee is discharged for just cause and is not re-instated;
3) the employee fails to return to work following an authorized leave of absence;
4) the employee does not return to work from lay-off within ten (10) working days of being notified by registered mail; or at another time which may be mutually agreed to;
5) the employee is laid off for a period in excess of one (1) year;
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