LKDSB and Teachers' federation ratify four-year agreement

Local Journalism Initiative

July 1, 2024 at 10:23 p.m.

The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Lambton Kent Teacher Local have jointly announced the ratification of their collective agreement.

"We are very pleased to announce that we have ratified the collective agreement and are looking forward to working together to support students across our board," said Chair Randy Campbell.

The collective agreement between LKDSB and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario is effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2026.

Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter

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