Durham District School Board today announced that it has reached a new agreement with the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Designated Early Childhood Educators bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement.
"We are delighted to have reached this agreement with the ETFO Designated Early Childhood Educators bargaining unit," said Christine Thatcher, Chair of the DDSB Board of Trustees. "Early childhood educators are invaluable contributors to the success of our school communities. Their unwavering dedication to the growth and well-being of our youngest students aligns seamlessly with our common goal to provide a nurturing and enriching environment where every child can thrive."
Together, the DDSB and early education workers are shaping the future and building a foundation for lifelong learning.
"I am pleased to announce that we have reached and ratified a local agreement with the DDSB," said Rayna Barrese, President, Designated Early Childhood Educators Local (ETFO Durham). "This agreement contains many improvements that will meet the needs of many of our members. This has put us in a path to move forward positively."
The DDSB remains committed to working with all education partners to provide outstanding public education to nearly 80,000 regular day students and thousands more enrolled in continuing education and adult credit courses.
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural communities of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog townships and the cities and towns of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. We employ over 10,000 teaching and educational services staff in 135 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres. DDSB has more than 79,000 regular day students and thousands more who take continuing education and adult credit courses.More information can be found on the DDSB's website at ddsb.ca. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ddsbschools, Instagram @ddsbschools and YouTube at DurhamDSB.
