Everyone knows that Manitoba winters can pose a particular challenge to our morning commute, especially for members who may live out of Winnipeg. There is a Divisional policy that helps members maintain their personal safety.
The Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement states;
5.04 INCLEMENT WEATHER
- Each School Division will have an Inclement Weather Procedure that outlines divisional work expectations for Teachers during inclement weather.
- Where a School Division closes a school(s) due to inclement weather, a Teacher shall not be required to report to the worksite and not suffer a reduction in salary.
LRSD Policy GCC/GDC deals with absences due to weather. Simply put, if a member does not arrive at work due to weather conditions, they shall access a leave at the cost of substitute for the time missed. There is no loss of pay, and no impact to other leaves available to the teacher.
This policy allows members the ability to avoid risks to personal safety when weather creates unsafe travel conditions.
If you have questions or require clarification about this policy, please contact the LRTA Office at 204-929-5782.