What's really protecting you?


Are you aware that, minimal as the protections in the Employment Standards Act are, that there are exceptions in it that allow fewer protections at work for teachers?

Under the Employment Standards Act:
  • Teachers and OTs are not entitled to minimum wage.
  • Teachers and OTs are not entitled to breaks.
  • Teachers and OTs are not entitled to a lunch period.
  • Teachers and OTs are not entitled to public holidays.
  • Teachers and OTs are not entitled to limits on hours of work.
  • Teachers and OTs are not entitled to the same personal leave provisions as other workers.

Your collective agreement protects you even when the law doesn't.  And as you hopefully know, your union always strives to bargain the best working conditions possible, rather than the bare minimums required by law.  To download a poster showing the above, click here.

Strike Action beginning May 11th

As you've all heard by now, strike action begins May 11th.  Please e-mail president@niagaraot.org if you haven't been receiving the collective bargaining bulletins by e-mail or if you're not subscribed to our e-newsletter.

More information will be coming out to you before the 11th, and if you have any questions feel free to e-mail or call me at 905-892-0270.