The Durham District School Board announced today that is has a reached a new agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Occasional Teachers bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement.

“This agreement underscores our recognition of their valuable contributions and our shared commitment to maintaining a supportive and collaborative educational community,” said Christine Thatcher, Chair of the DDSB Board of Trustees. “Occasional teachers play a vital role in our schools, providing essential support to ensure continuity in learning.”

Demonstrating ongoing dedication for students and educators alike, this agreement strengthens the foundation for student achievement.

“The ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers Local is pleased to announce our members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying our 2022-2026 tentative agreement,” said George Taylor, President, ETFO Occasional Teachers Unit.

The DDSB is responsible for public education in the rural communities of Uxbridge, Brock, and Scugog townships and the cities and towns of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, and Oshawa. Employing over 10,000 teaching and educational services staff in 135 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres, the DDSB has more than 79,000 regular day students and thousands more who take continuing education and adult credit courses. More information can be found at DDSB.ca, on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube.