Presidents Report – Year End Message
Friends, Two words as we close out another school year. THANK YOU! Thank you for showing up each and every day. Thank you to our EAs for always being there…
President’s Report – 2021-2022 Year End
Hi everyone. We made it through another tumultuous year. Everyone should be very proud of themselves for continuing to make the schools a safe, caring, welcoming place. It couldn't happen without all…
Presidents Report – Budget and Bargaining
Hi everyone, Hi wanted to give you an update on bargaining and the district budget shortfall. First bargaining: For those that don't know there are two bargaining tables. Provincially and…
Presidents Report: Trustee Meeting Updates
Dear Brothers and Sisters, On January 26th, 2022 I presented two briefs to the School board Trustees, on the topics of Daytime Custodial Work, and EA access to technology. As…
President’s Report: January Return to School
Dear Brothers and Sisters: At this time, I only know what I have seen at the press conference today. The plan going forward? I would hope that is the reason…
President’s Report: 2021 Year End
Dear CUPE Local 716 members: It’s hard to believe it’s the Holiday Season! Hopefully everyone is taking some time to rest, recuperate and making time for yourself. 2021 was a…
Presidents Report – September 2021
Greetings Brothers, Sisters and Friends, Welcome back to our 10 month members. Thanks to all our twelve month members for getting schools ready for school opening. Hopefully everyone had a…
Presidents Report – May 2021
Dear Members, I am writing today to update you on where we stand in the Budget process for next year. We have met multiple times with Richmond's MLA's to discuss…
President’s Report: Budgets April 2021
Dear Members, As many of you may have heard our School District is facing a 7.2 million dollar shortfall. No decisions have been finalized on how this budget will be balanced as…
President’s Report – March 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters of our Union: After a year of being there for the students of the district, relief is in sight for us. We have stepped up and…