Friday, February 26, 2021
AMAPCEO members with fixed-term, temporary, or contract status gathered virtually last week for a webinar covering a wide range of topics, including a labour relations update and a review of important entitlements for sick leave, vacation, and leaves of absence.
The webinar featured Vice-President Cynthia Watt and Bay Street District Director Rocco Fasano and AMAPCEO staff Peggy Kitching (Dispute Resolution Officer) and Leah Rowlinson (Labour Relations Specialist).
Highlights from the webinar include:
Current work arrangements extended
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Employer has paused its gradual return to workplaces plan (GROW) until further notice, and current work arrangements for members in Broader Public Sector (BPS) units have been extended until further notice as well. This means that the vast majority of AMAPCEO members will continue to work remotely. AMAPCEO will continue keep everyone updated.
Learn more on our COVID-19 Updates page »
About 10% of members are on contract, but conversion rates inching upwards
While the number of AMAPCEO members with fixed-term, contract, or temporary status has remained consistent at approximately 10 per cent of the union’s total membership, the union has recently seen higher rates of conversion for these members into permanent positions.
Review of sick credit, vacation, and leave of absence entitlements
The webinar included a quick review of fixed-term, contract, and temporary members’ entitlements between their Collective Agreement and provincial standards.
The Employment Standards Act sets out certain minimum standards for many workers in Ontario. This includes the minimum amount of vacation leave or pay, sick leave, and leave of absence entitlements.
Some sections of the Act do not apply to AMAPCEO members, and your Collective Agreement may give you a better entitlement than what is set out in the Act. Whichever provides you with a greater entitlement is the source that applies.