STRIKE VOTE

Strike Vote

A favourable Strike Vote is an indication by the members that they are willing to support OECTA in bargaining by providing it with a mandate to take job action which can include a full strike

Makes the option of striking available to the Association

Publicly demonstrates the resolve of Teachers

Provides the BT with leverage at the bargaining table

Tells the employer that Teachers must be respected and dealt with fairly

STRIKE VOTE

The Strike Vote will be conducted electronically

Members must have personal email address for contact by OECTA to receive voting credentials and information

MEMBERS MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE

What Triggers A Strike Vote?

The tabling of the comprehensive proposal of OCSTA and the Government

Timeline

Within 2 days of the tabling of the proposal, OECTA will send a synopsis to the members

Within 5-6 days the provincial executive shall approve the conducting of a Strike Vote

On Day 7, Strike Vote Rallies will begin around the Province (taking 8 days)

The Strike Vote will occur within 3 working days of completion of all the Strike Vote Rallies

Communication to Members

Provincial OECTA will provide technical analysis of the key issues on a daily basis through email blasts

Association Reps will post all email blast contents on the OECTA bulletin board in school

Information will be provided at the local level on how the management proposal affects specific aspects of our CA

These communications will continue up to and including the date of the Strike Vote

Communication cont’dProvincial OECTA shall provide a reminder email blast to allmembers 48 hours prior to the Strike Vote Rally

Provincial OECTA will provide information to members concerning the actual Strike Vote

The District Tactical and Information Committee (DTIC) will also provide a reminder of the date of the Strike Vote

Between now and the Strike Vote

Ask questions

Keep apprised

Discuss with your colleagues

Provide any accurate information you have

Encourage everyone to register and participate

Emphasize the importance of this round of bargaining

Come out to the Strike Vote Rally

VOTE