SUDBURY—Rainbow District School Board (RDSB) and the federation representing elementary permanent teachers and elementary occasional teachers in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island have new agreements at the local level.
The teachers are represented by the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Rainbow Teacher Local and Rainbow Occasional Teacher Local. RDSB has approximately 685 permanent teachers and 225 occasional teachers in its elementary schools.
The new deals are in effect from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2026, aligning with the provincial agreements at the central bargaining table.
“This is great news for our students, staff and parents/guardians,” said RDSB Chair David Farrow. “I want to personally thank the bargaining teams from the board and the federation for working diligently to bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion.”
“Our elementary teachers contribute to the vision, mission, values and priorities of Rainbow schools through their daily work with students. Occasional teachers ensure continuity of learning in our schools. They are both valued members of our instructional team who have a powerful and positive impact on student achievement and well-being.”
