The Tripartite discussions have been back in the news. These discussions between the Alberta Government, the Alberta School Boards' Association (ASBA) and the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) were resumed this fall. The ATA recently released an update, "Tripartite discussions enter final stage." Introductory comments from the text are excerpted below:
The Alberta Teachers’ Association has participated in tripartite discussions with the government of Alberta and the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) since fall 2011.
The discussions are being held to achieve a framework agreement that would lead to collective agreements for an additional term. The government is looking to secure labour peace, cost certainty and workforce stability in the education sector.
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Showing posts with label Tripartite Discussions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tripartite Discussions. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tripartite Discussions: Alberta Education, ASBA and ATA Issue a Joint Statement
A joint statement was released today by Alberta Education, the Alberta School Boards Association and the Alberta Teachers' Association regarding the Tripartite discussions. The letter stated that they will "not be moving ahead with an agreement at this time." These discussions began last fall and centred around workforce stability and the transformation of K to 12 Education.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Teachers Have Questions Arising from Latest Update on the Tripartite Discussions
Calgary Public Teachers ATA Local 38 representatives joined their counterparts from across the province in Edmonton January 15 to discuss updates from the Alberta Teachers' Association regarding the ongoing tripartite discussions.
Representatives had many questions about some of the proposals. In particular, how assignable time and instructional time limits would be enforced and given the possible reduction in time spent teaching how would the curriculum be adjusted in response. They were assured by ATA staff that these concerns were noted and being explored further in the process.
Stay tuned...
Representatives had many questions about some of the proposals. In particular, how assignable time and instructional time limits would be enforced and given the possible reduction in time spent teaching how would the curriculum be adjusted in response. They were assured by ATA staff that these concerns were noted and being explored further in the process.
Stay tuned...
Monday, January 17, 2011
Update on the Tripartite Discussions - Workforce Stability
For the past couple of months, the Alberta Government along with the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) and the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) have been in discussions around workforce stability and the transformation of K to 12 Education. As you may remember, parents were asked by trustees for feedback on these Tripartite discussions in the fall of this school year. Recently, the Alberta Teachers Association posted an update on some of the proposals that may be coming forward as part of a package to extend collective aggreements to 2015 - the workforce stability piece. Workforce stability is seen as critical to the process of educational transformation.
One of these proposals asks teachers to back off the current 4.3% salary increase due this year and in following years. In return, the government would ensure limits on the amount of time teachers would be responsible for instructing students and formally assigned duties outside instruction. Teachers could adjust their workload and have more time to dedicate to lesson preparation, professional development, and other initiatives at both the community, board and provincial level. Teachers would continue to contribute their time to support student activities outside their terms of employment.
There are other items in this proposal of interest to parents so we would encourage you to have a look. A formal proposal is expected from the government in a matter of weeks. For additional background, you can check out the ATA Local 38 website and the Calgary Sun article, "Teachers asked to waive raise."
One of these proposals asks teachers to back off the current 4.3% salary increase due this year and in following years. In return, the government would ensure limits on the amount of time teachers would be responsible for instructing students and formally assigned duties outside instruction. Teachers could adjust their workload and have more time to dedicate to lesson preparation, professional development, and other initiatives at both the community, board and provincial level. Teachers would continue to contribute their time to support student activities outside their terms of employment.
There are other items in this proposal of interest to parents so we would encourage you to have a look. A formal proposal is expected from the government in a matter of weeks. For additional background, you can check out the ATA Local 38 website and the Calgary Sun article, "Teachers asked to waive raise."
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
CAPSC Feedback to Trustees on Tripartite Discussions on Workforce Stability and the Transformation of Education
As many of you know, CAPSC was asked by the Board of Trustees to respond to the following question, "From your association’s perspective, what changes in the K-12 education system will have the most impact on student success? Please provide us with your top three suggestions for changes." This feedback would form part of their response to the Alberta School Boards' Association (ASBA) who in turn will be representing school boards in a Tripartite Discussion with the Minister of Education and the Alberta Teachers' Association around workforce stability and the transformation of K - 12 education.
Given the very tight timeline, CAPSC was very pleased to hear from nearly 40 individuals and school councils. All responses were provided in a report to trustees and the items that appeared most frequently were Class Size, Principal/Teacher (support, professional development,evaluation, accountability), predictable and sustainable funding, and supports/resources for special needs and ESL. We will have more details available in our newsletter that will be out shortly.
Since then, we have heard back from the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees thanking parents and CAPSC executive on behalf of the Board for "responding to the Board’s request for input into the topics at the Alberta Education/ATA/ASBA discussion table. Please extend the Board’s thanks to all parents who took the time to respond on such very short notice." A link to the Board of Trustee's submission was also included.
Given the very tight timeline, CAPSC was very pleased to hear from nearly 40 individuals and school councils. All responses were provided in a report to trustees and the items that appeared most frequently were Class Size, Principal/Teacher (support, professional development,evaluation, accountability), predictable and sustainable funding, and supports/resources for special needs and ESL. We will have more details available in our newsletter that will be out shortly.
Since then, we have heard back from the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees thanking parents and CAPSC executive on behalf of the Board for "responding to the Board’s request for input into the topics at the Alberta Education/ATA/ASBA discussion table. Please extend the Board’s thanks to all parents who took the time to respond on such very short notice." A link to the Board of Trustee's submission was also included.
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