CUPE School Board Sector Bargaining – Ontario Central Bargaining Process Membership Mobilization Local Bargaining Process Bargaining support through membership mobilization and community solidarity (Think provincially, act locally) Preparation Central Bargaining Team established (OSBCU 11.1.01) Membership and Local Leadership Survey re: central items (OSBCU 11.1.05) Draft working document (OSBCU 11.1.05) Bargaining Conference including the endorsement of the Bargaining Proposal Package Based on the 2014 round of negotiations, the Central Table bargained all monetary items Preparation Local Bargaining Team established (local bylaws) Membership survey re: local items Draft local priorities and bargaining package Based on the 2014 round of negotiations, the local table bargained process and non monetary items, i.e. grievance, posting, layoff, etc. Strategic Plans Develop a strategic plan to activate local membership and community support for local and central bargaining tables Local membership meeting Presentation of Central Bargaining Package and endorsement of Local Bargaining Package (endorsement is subject to final determination of central/local items) Membership Mobilization and Community Solidarity Phase 1 Communications Training and Education Actions Membership and community outreach Local Proposal Review Submit draft local proposals to Central Review Team to confirm appropriate central/local item designation by January 25, 2019. Feedback to locals by February 22, 2019 Notice to Bargain Centrally Central notice to bargain, submitted by OSBCU or Council of Trustees’ Associations, also serves as notice to bargain locally. All tables (Central and Local) must be prepared to exchange proposals within 15 days of Central Notice to Bargain

Confirmation of Central & Local Item Designation Agreement between OSBCU and CTA, or dispute process triggered Upon final determination incorporate or transfer items from central to local or visa versa Upon final determination of central and local table designation incorporate or transfer items from local to central or visa versa as confirmed by the OSBCU Central Bargaining Team. Dispute process triggered if needed Membership Mobilization and Community Solidarity Phase 2 Communications Training and Education Actions Membership and community outreach and mobilization Strike votes and job action preparedness Job action if required Central Bargaining Commences Parties: OSBCU Bargaining Team and Council of Trustees’ Associations (CTA) (Crown also in attendance) Local Bargaining Commences Parties: CUPE Local Bargaining Team and School Board Central bargaining continues Local bargaining continues Strike /Other Job Actions (5 days notice required by legislation) Lock out (requires Ministry approval) In a legal strike/ lock out position Conciliation/ Mediation Local Tentative Agreement Ratification Vote As per local by laws Conciliation/ Mediation In a legal strike/ lock out position Strike /Other Job Actions (5 days notice required by legislation) Lock out (requires Ministry approval) Central Tentative Agreement Ratification Vote Step 1 - Leadership meeting for approval to recommend the tentative agreement to local membership (OSCBU 11.1.0). Step 2 – Local membership meetings for ratification. Ratification requires double majority (OSBCU 11.1.11 & 11. 1.12)

Central Agreement Local Agreement Return to Central Bargaining Table &/or Job Action Return to Local Bargaining Table &/or Job Action YES NO YES NO Central Agreement Local Agreement Collective Agreement incorporating central terms and local terms. Note: The terms and conditions of the new agreement are not in effect until both the central and local tentative agreements are ratified by the parties. :rdt/COPE 491 Page 3