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The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Hastings Prince Edward Occasional Teachers’ Local (HAPE-OTL) have reached a tentative agreement on local bargaining issues.
“Thank you to the negotiating teams for their hard work and commitment to reaching a fair and balanced tentative agreement. Occasional teachers are valued educators at HPEDSB. They contribute to meaningful classroom experiences where students learn and grow,” said Dr. Kari Kramp, chair of the board.
“The new collective agreement is a step forward in addressing the issues facing us,” said Doug Thur, President of the Hastings and Prince Edward Occasional Teachers’ Local.
HAPE-OTL represents approximately 250 occasional teachers. The term of the agreement is from Sep.1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2026.
Ratification votes by both parties will take place in the coming weeks.
No other details have been released at this time.