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In accordance with Association policy, regular communication will be provided to NLTA members by way of periodic updates on the status of the collective bargaining process. This update is provided as a follow up to the last Bargaining Brief on January 25, 2023. There have been no changes to the composition of either the NLTA or employer negotiating teams since that time.
The NLTA Negotiating Team met for training and preparation from September 27-29, inclusive, and the parties have met for negotiations sessions on October 19-20, November 14-16, December 6-8, 2022, and January 17-19, February 21-23, March 14-16, and March 28-30, 2023. There have been a total of twenty days of face-to-face meetings with the employer team since bargaining commenced, and the Association has made eight separate passes on proposals/counterproposals. As the process continues, the Negotiating Team remains focused on the priorities for bargaining as identified through submissions from NLTA members, which are:
- Class Size/Composition
- Salaries/Allowances
- Hiring
- Leaves
- Workload/Working Conditions
The Team’s goal is to achieve the best possible deal for the membership as a whole, in the current context and climate, to recommend as a tentative agreement to Provincial Executive. All possible steps in the negotiations process are under active consideration in this regard.
The Association is seeking new dates for bargaining following the 2023 Easter break. NLTA members will be informed once these have been scheduled.
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