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CUPE 218 Bargaining Survey – Durham Education Workers

Your input is critical in helping us prioritize bargaining issues. This survey will take about 5 minutes to complete.

General Information

Which school board do you work for? *

What is your job classification? *

What is your employment status? *

Your employment status (Please specify) *

Your job classification (please specify) *

How many years have you worked in your current role? *

Bargaining Priorities

Rank the following in order of importance to you

1. Most Important

2. Very Important

3. Important

4. Moderately Important

5. Less Important

6. Least Important

Which improvements to vacation rollout would you most like to see? (Select up to 3)A clear and fair vacation approval timelineSeniority-based schedulingMore guaranteed summer weeksMore input into vacation blackout datesGreater flexibility in choosing vacation timeOther (please specify)

Other (please specify)

How satisfied are you with the process for requesting and obtaining a leave of absence?

What would you like to see differently if anything?

How important is it to strengthen language in the CA around violence and aggression in the workplace?

What language or protections would you like to see added or improved in the Collective Agreement regarding violence in the workplace?

Do you feel that your current workload and staffing levels are appropriate for your responsibilities (including, where applicable, square footage or number of students)? What changes would you recommend?

How would you describe the current staffing levels at your worksite?

What are your biggest concerns about workload or staffing? (Check all that apply)Too much square footage for custodial staffNot enough support staff for student needsFrequent coverage of absent coworkersNot enough time to complete assigned tasksMental or physical burnout due to workloadOther (please specify)

Other (please specify)

What concerns have you experienced or witnessed related to job postings or transfers? (Check all that apply)Lack of transparency in selectionSeniority not being respectedInconsistent application of the processShort posting windows or unclear timelinesLack of opportunity to transfer into preferred roles/sitesOther (please specify)No concerns

Other (please specify)

What improvements would you like to see in the Collective Agreement regarding job postings and transfers? (Select up to 3)Clearer language on seniority and qualificationsMinimum posting timeframesStandardized interview/selection processPriority consideration for internal applicantsAutomatic notification of available positionsOther (please specify):

Other (please specify):

Hours of Work and Overtime

Overtime ExpectationsHow often do you find yourself working overtime?

Which improvements to vacation rollout would you like to see

How important is work from home language in your Collective agreement if applicable

What concerns have you experienced or witnessed related to job postings or transfers? ex Length of positions being vacant

What remote work lingual or protections would you like to see if any in the next Collective Agreement?

How important is prep time in the Collective agreement- note this may be only allowed to be discussed at the Central Table

Specific Workload Concerns

How important is it to include 1-2 report writing days into the yearly calendar?

How important is it to be provided with the staff meeting agenda and meeting minutes, to reference throughout the school year?

What Professional Development opportunities would be beneficial to support your work?

How much time do you think is reasonable to be in a building before or after the bell times?

How often do you feel you have time to prepare lesson plans and assess student progression? If applicable

How do you feel about your current workload and its impact on your time and well being?

When your assignment changes such as start and end times, how much notice do you need?

When your assignment changes as a supply or LTO- how much notice do you need?

How important is it to you to be provided with your yearly teaching assignment at least 1 week prior to classes commencing?

Is there support available to you for teaching students with learning disabilities? – if applicable

Do you feel that the current level of communication from administration meets the needs of your workplace

Do you have any other concerns or feedback that you think should be considered when discussing the language in the Collective agreement around Summer Fridays? – if applicable

What specific changes would you like to see in your collective agreement?

What are your biggest day-to-day challenges at work?

Engagement & Action

Would you be willing to support future union actions (e.g., rallies, info pickets)?

Would you like to receive bargaining updates?

Want to get more involved? Leave your name & email.

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