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Labour groups want UCDSB to recognize “overwhelming negative effects” of their Reopening Plan

Six labour groups, representing all of the unionized employees at the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), have signed a letter to all UCDSB Trustees.

All ETFO, CUPE, and OSSTF employees of the UCDSB formally request that the UCDSB recognize the overwhelming negative effects of their Reopening Plan on the 27,000 students and over 4,300 employees.

“This pyramid-like reopening plan leaves students and employees at the bottom of the pyramid, shouldering the weight of an educational design that prioritizes money over the best interests of the education and the health and wellness of all. UCDSB’s plan violates the quality of education promised by the Minister of Education.”

The letter states the problems at the core of the implementation include:

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  • Disregard of employee professional opinions
  • Lack of regard of the increasing destruction of student and staff mental and physical health
  • Disregard of significant health and safety obligations and the impact on both students and staff
  • Violation of collective agreements
  • Failure to continually and actively advocate publicly for the resources required to ensure a successful reopening

The labour groups say trustees and senior administration must acknowledge the inadequacies of the Reopening Plan and work with the unions.

“These voices know their students, know their professional responsibilities, and know what needs to be done to repair education in this board, even within the restraints of the pandemic.”

They believe that collaboratively, they can continue to provide the educational needs of all students. They insist that these discussions happen and that improvements be implemented.

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