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Gaye Parlane National Standards Bus

I have had a fabulous day on the National Standards bus in Christchurch today - it was really great to meet the support staff at Parkview Primary, Central New Brighton School and Riccarton High School - thanks for making us so welcome at your schools.........remember get those pledges and petitions signed - let this goverment know we are serious about "Trial National Standards - NOT… Continue

Added by Gaye Parlane on March 10, 2010 at 10:25pm — No Comments

Sharyn Gibbons - Wellington Settlement reached for Kaiarahi i te Reo, Therapists', ATSSD and Special Education Assistants Collective Agreement (KRCA)

After 13 months, a settlement has finally been reached for the Kaiarahi i te Reo, Therapists', ATSSD and Special Education Assistants' Collective Agreement.
The Terms of Settlement are as follows:

Term


The term of the collective agreement shall be from 27 January 2010 until 31 March 2011.


Remuneration

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Added by Sharyn Gibbons - Wellington on March 10, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Ann Hoglund Thank you Linda

Thanks Linda for your success story, it is great to hear these and I would encourage you all to tell your success stories, its a warm fuzzy for the day.
Also please follow the link to the discussion paper on National Standards, because as Gaye said it affects us all NOT JUST TEACHERS, it has widespread implications for support staff. Have a great week.
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Added by Ann Hoglund on March 8, 2010 at 10:25am — No Comments

Gaye Parlane National Executive Meeting

I have just returned from a National Executive meeting in Wellington - National Standards such a big issue for education.......and a big issue for Support Staff!! - one way or another the implentation of National Standards will effect you in your school. The National Standards bus is in Christchurch this week and there is a meeting in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday night.… Continue

Added by Gaye Parlane on March 7, 2010 at 10:34pm — No Comments

Linda Jordan Small milestones

As for our children as they grow, so are the milestones of some of the students we work with. Last year a student I work with started attending horse therapy and was scared to go near the horse. Slowly he has gained confidence to groom the horse. Gemma, the horse, is a beautiful specimen and stands tall and is very grand. She is also a soft and gentle animal who allows the student to work at his pace. He has finally gained enough confidence to get on Gemmas back and go for a walk around the aren… Continue

Added by Linda Jordan on March 5, 2010 at 10:15pm — No Comments

Ann Hoglund Great SSNCKT Meeting

It was great to see everyone from SSNCKT Support Staff National Caucus KaiawhinaTautoko) again, all enthusiastic and ready to start the New Year. We had a great meeting and joined with all the other sectors in getting out in the streets of Wellington on Friday lunchtime to get signatures for the National Standards petition, and yes you all need to be on board because they WILL have huge implications for support staff.
All the nanas shared their grandies photos at the meeting and we celebrate
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Added by Ann Hoglund on March 1, 2010 at 3:26pm — No Comments

NZEI National Standards discussion sheets

National Standards will have implications for Support Staff too. The Discussion Sheet can be found here.

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Added by NZEI on February 24, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Ann Hoglund Support Staff Scholarships

Just a reminder that all the information on this years round of Support Staff Scholarships is on the website. There are 2 $5000 scholarships that you are able to apply for. It is well worth going on the website and downloading the information.
Best of luck if you decide to apply
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Added by Ann Hoglund on February 19, 2010 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Ann Hoglund All the best to Work Strategy team

Our best wishes go out to the Work Strategy team as they meet for the first time next week, all the very best.
SSNCKT members I will see you next Friday.
Support staff members don't forget the teachers are going into their PUMs in a couple of weeks so please show your support and some encouraging words to them in their campaign
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Added by Ann Hoglund on February 18, 2010 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Joanne Vaughan (Jo) A Big Thank You

Margaret from Newfield Park School in Invercargill has asked me to pass onto the negotiatiing team a HUGE THANK YOU for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to get Support Staff a settlement. And to thank SSNCKT members for keeping members acvtive and motivated during the campaign. Continue

Added by Joanne Vaughan (Jo) on February 17, 2010 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Gaye Parlane Collective Agreement Ratified

Our collective agreement has been ratified by members. Well done to all members who returned their ballot papers. Information will very soon be sent out to all worksites. The workforce stratergy team will meet in February so that is also underway. Well done yet again Support Staff :))
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Added by Gaye Parlane on February 14, 2010 at 1:15pm — No Comments

Gaye Parlane REMINDER - BALLOTS PAPERS - RETURN BY 12 FEB (NOON)

Reminder to all Support Staff !! - the ballots for ratification of our collective need to be into National Office no later than 12 noon on Friday 12th Feb. Thank you :))
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Added by Gaye Parlane on February 10, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Ann Hoglund Welcome back to 2010

Hello all, I hope you are now all settled back into work for 2010, I don't know about you but I was back to work for about 10 min and felt I had never had a holiday.
Please all check the website for when the bus is in your area and get out and support them, the more attention we can attract the more informed people will become.
Support Staff please make sure you have voted in the ratification ballot which closes this Friday, it is sooo important.
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Added by Ann Hoglund on February 9, 2010 at 3:09pm — No Comments

Gaye Parlane National Standards - Bus Trip

NZEI National Standards Bus Tour website has been launched today www.handsupforlearning.org.nz and we already have sign ups and e-cards being sent to John Key! Support Staff please interact with the site and get involved! find out when the bus will be in your area and go and give your support. The website has a video of parents talking about National Standards, an archive of the latest news coverage, a place to post a picture with… Continue

Added by Gaye Parlane on February 2, 2010 at 9:01pm — No Comments

Tanya Gant WELCOME BACK

Hello everyone Just wanted to wish you all a wonderful welcome back to the new year. I hope you managed some rest and relaxation over the Christmas break. I realise some of you have been back for a while and I trust you will get a chance for a wee holiday in the near future. Of course the big thing now is to vote on the proposed settlement. The documentation should already be in sites - but I know that as many staff will have only just got back recently - you may have to double check with your… Continue

Added by Tanya Gant on February 2, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Gaye Parlane RATIFICATION OF SUPPORT STAFF COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

A huge campaign by us all has resulted in us settling the Support Staff in Schools collective agreement. All the information for ratification has been sent out to your schools to the work site representative. Please ensure you complete the ballot form and return to NZEI by 12 noon - 12 February 2010. :)) Continue

Added by Gaye Parlane on January 27, 2010 at 7:36pm — No Comments

Sharyn Gibbons - Wellington Settlement of Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement (SSCA)

A huge campaign by support staff members and the wider union has finally resulted in a settlement of the support staff collective agreement. The key points of the proposed settlement are: A significant move on the minimum pay for support staff From 27 January 2010, the bottom step in Grade A for both Administrative and Associate will be $14.00 with the next step being $14.62. The bottom step of Grade B will be $14.62 - equivalent to the "pay jolt" we campaigned for and were promised in 2008. A… Continue

Added by Sharyn Gibbons - Wellington on January 22, 2010 at 4:55pm — No Comments

Gaye Parlane Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all Fair Deal members - I hope you are all having a wonderful relaxing holiday. I return to school on Monday 18 January :( - so I'm on my last few days on holidays - trying to find the sun here in Christchurch this week!! I have a National Executive meeting in Wellington 21/22 January. Continue

Added by Gaye Parlane on January 13, 2010 at 8:42am — No Comments

Chic McConkey teachers vrs teacheraides

hi guys very interesting disscusion with nephew teacher / d.p. relieving principal tonitie. has no understanding re teacher aides at all. whew heavy discussion re us and our position tonite BUT I won I reckon cause he said Im going to bed. !!! bit difficult when staying at his house ut boy oh boy whew deep discussion. . I let him have it the rights of teacher aides. no idea! wish I had my support staff contact with me . but we are pink wave !!! Continue

Added by Chic McConkey on January 7, 2010 at 1:51am — 1 Comment

Dave Kennedy Catherine Delahunty Comments

I thought others may like to read this: http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/12/21/end-of-a-shameful-year-for-pay-equity/ Continue

Added by Dave Kennedy on December 23, 2009 at 1:22am — No Comments

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