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In accordance with Association policy, regular communication will be provided to NLTA members by way of periodic updates on the status of the collective bargaining process. This update is provided as a follow up to the last Bargaining Brief on April 5, 2023.
There have been more changes to the Employer negotiating team. Brian Miller is no longer the chief negotiator. Lisa Curran, Assistant Deputy Minister, Treasury Board Secretariat, is now filling that role. As well, Scott Linehan, Assistant Deputy Minister (K-12) in the Department of Education has replaced Ashley Blackmore.
Since the last update, the parties have met for negotiations sessions on April 18-19, May 4, May 8- 11, May 23- 24, and June 2. There has been a total of 30 days of negotiation sessions since bargaining commenced, and the Association has made its thirteenth negotiating pass (i.e., thirteenth set of proposals).
As the process continues, the Negotiating Team remains focused on the priorities for bargaining as identified through submissions from NLTA members, which are:
- Class Size/Composition
- Salaries/Allowances
- Hiring
- Leaves
- Workload/Working Conditions
While there has been some progress on certain items, a number of significant matters continue to be actively discussed. The Team remains focussed on its goal of achieving the best possible deal for NLTA members, in the current context and climate, to recommend as a tentative agreement to Provincial Executive. All possible steps in the negotiations process are under active consideration in this regard.
We are working on determining further bargaining dates, and will keep you advised of any significant developments or progress in negotiations through subsequent Bargaining Briefs and other communications as necessary.
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