Attendance Management Advice

Just prior to the holidays, the DDSB officially announced the launch of an Attendance "Support" Program. We emailed members to give some information about the numerous concerns we have with this program and promised more information would be forthcoming in January. All worksites will receive an all-member memo tomorrow (Friday) about the attendance management program and we ask that you take a few minutes to read it. We have worked together with OSSTF District 13 and CUPE Local 218, so all unionized employee group members are receiving the same information and advice.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please be sure to follow the advice that we have provided!! Most importantly, do NOT attend ANY meeting regarding your attendance without having union representation present from the local office. Any program/process that can potentially end in the termination of your employment should be taken very seriously. No matter how friendly the tone or approach, do not forget that this is a disciplinary process, despite what the DDSB might have you believe. We are there to advocate for you!