Employee Associations in the Oakville School District

Contracts with our employees are collectively bargained with our two employee groups.  See below for more information.  

What is collective bargaining?

Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between an employer and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers. Collective bargaining is also referred to as a contract negotiation.

What unions negotiate collective bargaining agreements/contracts with the Oakville School District (OSD)?

Oakville Education Association (OEA) represents teachers, counselors, and other certificated instructional staff. Public School Employees (PSE) represents instructional assistants, secretaries, custodial/maintenance, transportation, food service, and other building-level classified staff. 

How often do unions negotiate collective bargaining agreements/contracts in Oakville School District?

Collective bargaining agreements/contracts vary in length. Generally, they cover a time period of one to three years. Currently, all collective bargaining agreement/contracts in OSD run from September 1st thru August 31st for the agreed-upon number of years.

When does collective bargaining occur?

Collective bargaining can occur at any time of the year. Traditionally, negotiations occur in the spring and summer prior to their August 31st expiration.

When do the current collective bargaining agreements/contracts expire?

Oakville Education Association (OEA) – August 31, 2026, Oakville PSE – August 31, 2027 

When happens if collective bargaining agreements/contracts expire before a new collective bargaining agreement/contract is reached?

The expiring collective bargaining agreement/contract automatically remains in place until an agreement is reached. 

What is OSD's Current Status?

Current OEA Contract

Current PSE Contract