HAMILTON-WENTWORTH DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
HWDSB Reaches Tentative Collective Agreement with Professional Student Services Personnel

A tentative collective agreement has been reached between Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP)/OSSTF District 21. 

"We are extremely pleased to reach a local tentative agreement with PSSP," remarks Maria Felix Miller, Chair of HWDSB's Board of Trustees and Ward 3 Trustee. "PSSP employees provide specialized supports for students and families, so achieving this milestone was critical for HWDSB."  

At HWDSB, employees who are part of PSSP provide professional supports for students and work primarily in schools. They include: 

• Board Certified Behavioural Analysts;
• Kinesiologists;
• Occupational Therapists;
• Psychologists;
• Social Workers;
• Speech/Language Pathologists; and,
• Psychoeducational Consultants. 

"The PSSP Bargaining Committee is happy to bring a tentative agreement to its members for ratification," remarks Leigh Moore, President - OSSTF PSSP District 21. "This course of bargaining was positive and collaborative, reflective of the excellent relationship between OSSTF PSSP and HWDSB". Moore adds, "Such relations paved the way and rendered a positive outcome for our members - one that values their contributions as outstanding specialized professionals." 

Ratification votes are expected to take place by March 8, 2024. The details of the tentative agreement remain confidential until ratified by the Parties.