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 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 blasts Association Reps will post all 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’d Provincial OECTA shall provide a reminder blast to all members 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