卡尔加里教育局董事会已经批准了与卡尔加里教育局建筑和维护技术工会谈判委员会达成的新的集体协议。之前的协议已于2021年8月到期。

“我们认识到熟练工人的工作对学生的成功至关重要，”董事会主席劳拉·哈克表示，“他们在维护和改善我们的设施方面的专业知识创造了出色的学习环境。”

“通过达成新的协议，我们在我们的财务责任和吸引和留住市场上优质员工之间找到了合适的平衡，”她补充道。

新协议自2021年9月1日生效，至2024年8月1日止。约有100名卡尔加里教育局员工被包括在新协议下，涵盖的职位包括电工、水暖工、木工、油漆工和其他技术工种。

“这个协议承认了我们的成员在支持和发展组织中扮演的重要角色，”技术工谈判委员会主席布拉德·多尔蒂说，“我们认为这个协议展示了对为系统提供不可或缺贡献的技术工人的尊重。”

“我们仍然致力于在此基础上继续发展，并期待着继续为更光明的未来共同努力，”他补充道。

这个协议规定，自2023年6月1日起，时薪增加1.25%，2024年2月1日起，再次提高1.5%。此外，协议还解决了特定职位的问题，以及与改进招聘实践相关的变化，以及对安全鞋、服装、在工作场所之间携带个人工具的津贴增加，以及对卡尔加里教育局工具的存储和运输的津贴。这些津贴的增加改善了技术工人的工作条件和安全。

此协议是经过一年的谈判后达成的，突出了卡尔加里教育局和行业谈判委员会之间的承诺和合作努力，以达成互惠互利的安排。一旦更新的集体协议可用，将在CBE网站上发布。

​The Board of Trustees of the Calgary Board of Education has ratified a new collective agreement with The Bargaining Council of the CBE Construction and Maintenance Skilled Trades Unions. The previous agreement expired in August 2021.

“We recognize the work of skilled tradespeople as being invaluable to students' success,” said Laura Hack, chair, Board of Trustees. “Their expertise in maintaining and enhancing our facilities creates outstanding learning environments.

“In reaching this new agreement, we have found the right balance between our fiscal responsibilities and the need to attract and retain top-quality staff with market-sensitive compensation.”

The new agreement is effective Sept. 1, 2021, until Aug. 1, 2024. Approximately 100 CBE employees are covered under the new agreement, encompassing roles such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters and other skilled trades.

"This agreement acknowledges the important role our members play in sustaining and advancing the organization,” said Brad Dougherty, chair, Trades Bargaining Council. “We believe the agreement demonstrates respect for the skilled workers who provide indispensable contributions to the system.

“We remain committed to building on this foundation and look forward to continuing to work together for a brighter future.”

The agreement provides for a 1.25 per cent increase to hourly rates effective June 1, 2023, and 1.5 per cent increase effective February 1, 2024. In addition, the agreement addresses issues with specific positions as well as changes related to improved recruitment practices and allowance increases for safety footwear, clothing, moving personal tools between worksites, and the storage and transportation of CBE tools. The increase of these allowances improves safety and trade staff's working conditions.

This agreement comes after a year of negotiation, underlining the commitment and collaborative effort between the Calgary Board of Education and the Trade Bargaining Council to reach a mutually beneficial arrangement. The updated collective agreement will be posted on the CBE website once available.