PSD is pleased to share positive news regarding the recent negotiations between Parkland School Division (PSD) and CUPE Local 5543. The tentative agreement reached between the Division and CUPE has been ratified by both parties.
CUPE Local 5543 members overwhelmingly voted in favor of the agreement demonstrating strong support for the agreement. The Parkland School Division Board of Trustees has unanimously ratified the memorandum of understanding, ensuring stability and continuity for our school division staff and the students they serve.
At the Special Meeting held on the morning of Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Board of Trustees passed the following recommendation:
That the Board of Trustees accepts and ratifies the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 5543, Memorandum of Agreement as recommended by the CUPE Labour Relations Committee at the Special Meeting of March 19, 2025.
With this agreement in place, programming, including Early Education classes and other enrichment options such as Nature Kindergarten, will resume as of Thursday, March 20th. Families with children enrolled in these programs can expect a return to normal schedules and programming, and a follow-up email from school principals will arrive shortly, providing further details.
The agreement reached reflects our shared commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative working environment that benefits students, staff, and the entire PSD community.
PSD would like to extend gratitude to the negotiating teams for their diligence and to all those who played a role in reaching this agreement. We are excited for the return of support staff back into our school and division communities.
Sincerely,
Shauna Boyce, Superintendent
Parkland School Division
