DCDSB and ETFO Announce New Agreement for the Board’s Designated Early Childhood Educators

Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) are pleased to announce they have ratified a new collective agreement. ETFO represents the Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) employed by the board.

“The DCDSB values our Designated Early Childhood Educators, who are represented by ETFO, and who have an incredible impact on the lives of our youngest learners,” said Monique Forster, Chair of the DCDSB Board of Trustees. “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the union representatives and board staff for their efforts to reach a renewed collective agreement. The new agreement represents our shared mission to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.”

Kelly Mulville, President of the ETFO Durham Catholic DECE Local, commented, "on behalf of our members, our bargaining team is pleased to announce we have reached a local tentative agreement that addresses important issues for our members. We look forward to our continued positive relationship with the board.” 

The DCDSB remains committed to working closely with all partners to provide outstanding Catholic education to approximately 22,500 elementary and secondary students in Durham Region, in addition to thousands of adult and continuing education learners.