Matters Bargaining Commences-Initial Proposals Exchanged

On 2024 05 10, the Provincial Executive Council (PEC) approved the initial proposal for this round of central table bargaining. The approval came after many hours of discussion and deliberation during its two days of meetings last week.
 
The Alberta Teachers’ Association and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) officials held a significant meeting today, 2024 05 16, to commence the matters bargaining phase of central table bargaining. This initial meeting was a crucial step in setting initial ground rules, planning for the next day of bargaining on 2024 06 07 to exchange initial proposals. We want teachers to be fully informed about these important developments.
 
As in previous rounds, once the initial proposal is shared with TEBA, we can share our initial proposal with members. The Association is in the process of finalizing the French translation of the initial proposal, which should be completed later today or tomorrow. Our goal is to post both the French and English versions of the initial proposal simultaneously.
 
The initial proposal will soon be available on the Collective Bargaining Update page (no later than 1200 hrs on 2024 05 17). To access it, please click here.
 
Your Central Table Bargaining Committee (CTBC) will provide bargaining updates at the conclusion of each bargaining session. Questions about the approved initial proposal can be directed to members of CTBC, your District Representative or the Table Officer of PEC.
 
WORTH SHARING
The Central Table Bargaining Committee met with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association today to commence matters bargaining for the 2024 round. Now that parties have exchanged initial proposals, the Association’s proposal is accessible here in both French and English. The next bargaining date is set for June 7. Watch for bargaining updates after significant bargaining dates. #WEAREATA