The following is intended to provide you with general information on a wide variety of topics. The answers are not intended to replace recommended discussions with your bargaining representative if the issue is union related or with your supervisor if the issue is about discrimination/harassment or a non-union issue. If you require further information on any topic, you are urged to contact Human Resources, your Supervisor or your Union/Association. The attached links are provided to you so that you can contact your Union/Association as may be required.

• ATA

• ECSSA

• AUPE

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You can access the answers to the following questions by clicking on the question.

• Am I obligated to join the Union/Association if I become an employee? 

• How much do I pay in dues? Do my dues increase as my pay increases? 

• Who do I talk to if I have a reluctance to pay dues? 

• What do I do if I want something changed or included into the Collective Agreement? 

• What are my Health Benefits? 

• What are my vacation entitlements and when can I take them? 

• What statutory holidays do I have as per legislation? 

• Does Teachers' Convention apply to me and when is it? 

• Does Spring Break apply to me and when is it? 

• When is my next wage increase and how much will it be?

• What goes on at Union/Management Liaison Meetings?

• What is discussed at bargaining and who attends these sessions? 

• Who do I contact if I have a question as to the interpretation of the Collective Agreement? 

• When are my Union/Association's Local's Meetings?

• What's the difference between a ten-month and twelve-month employee? 

• What do I do if there is a difference between the Collective Agreement and the law? 

• Where can I find out about a piece of legislation? 

• Can I make an arrangements with my Supervisor/Principal if I feel the Collective Agreement restricts me in some way?

• Can I see my job description?

• What is the Job Classification Committee and can I be a part of it? 

• What do I do if I feel that my rights under the Collective Agreement have been violated? 

• What do I do if I feel I have been mistreated but there is nothing in the Collective Agreement to cover the topic? 

• As an Employee, what can I do if I feel that an employee or someone has violated my Human Rights or has threatened my well being?

• What do I do if I feel I may have violated the Human Rights of another employee or if I have received a Human Rights complaint against me at work?

• What are my Pension Benefits? 

• Where do my donation contributions go? 

• What is subrogation? 

• Can I see my personal file?