{"id":10629,"date":"2023-11-22T17:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T22:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appa.qc.ca\/emsb\/?p=10629"},"modified":"2023-11-22T21:08:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T02:08:24","slug":"nov-21-to-23-strike-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appa.qc.ca\/emsb\/nov-21-to-23-strike-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Nov 21 to 23 Strike &#8211; Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h1>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h1>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>WHERE AND AT WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO PICKET?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">You received instructions from the union by email and it has been posted on this page. You can also speak to your School Delegate or Liaison (<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/appa.qc.ca\/emsb\/our-union\/delegates-council\/\">see list of delegates and schools<\/a><\/span>).<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WHEN I GET TO THE PICKET LINE?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>You must sign every day at arrival with your school delegate (<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/appa.qc.ca\/emsb\/our-union\/delegates-council\/\">see list of delegates and schools<\/a><\/span>) make sure to have your employee number. (can be found on your paystub).<\/p>\n<p>Delegates must send the attendance list to Eva Tubio at the end of the strike day (a picture or a scanned version).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>WHAT ARE THE DOS AND DONTS FOR PICKETING?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>Do be present on the picket line at the time that is designated by the union.<\/li>\n<li>Do sign in at arrival with your school delegate (<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/appa.qc.ca\/emsb\/our-union\/delegates-council\/\">see list of delegates and schools<\/a><\/span>) make sure to have your employee number. (can be found on your paystub)<\/li>\n<li>Do dress appropriately for the weather, bring a camping chair, umbrella, blanket etc.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT POSSESS OR CONSUME ANY DRUGS<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT VANDALIZE<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT BLOCK TRAFFIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MOST IMPORTANTLY, MAKE SOME NOISE! LET\u2019S BE HEARD AND SEEN ON THE PICKET LINES WHILE BEING RESPECTFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>TEACHERS ARE ONLY PICKETING FOR 2 OR 3 HOURS. WHY DO SUPPORT STAFF HAVE TO PICKET FOR 6 HOURS?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">The APPA has both a <a href=\"https:\/\/appa.qc.ca\/emsb\/download\/483\/strike-information\/10617\/2023-2024-appa-strike-fund.pdf\">local strike fund<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/appa.qc.ca\/emsb\/download\/483\/strike-information\/10619\/2023-2024-csn-strike-fund.pdf\">CSN strike fund<\/a>, unlike the teachers. Our strike fund has specific rules that we must follow to be eligible to get any money. For the action to count as a half-day towards the strike fund, we must picket for 3 hours.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>CAN I BRING MY KIDS TO THE PICKET LINE?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">We do not recommend that children be present on the picket line, as 6 hours will be too long for them. We do understand than some may not have any other option, but please try to find a solution!<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>WHAT IF I HAVE A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">For regular medical appointments (example: dentists, check-ups, blood tests) we are informing members to move their appointments. If they cannot be moved, a medical note will be needed and the CSN will expect you to be on the picket lines before or after your appointment.<\/p>\n<p>For pre-op appointments or specialized appointments, a medical note will have to be provided to ensure the eligibility to the strike fund and depending on the time you will be required to be on the picket line before or after.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>I HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION, DO I STILL NEED TO PICKET?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">For severe medical conditions (ex. Raynaud\u2019s disease) a medical note will be needed. For any other medical conditions, you can make the picketing easier by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bringing a camping chair.<\/li>\n<li>Dressing warmly.<\/li>\n<li>Bringing a blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Sitting as much as you would like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ALL MEDICAL ISSUES WILL BE DEALT WITH ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>IMPORTANT STRIKE FUND INFO<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>APPA STRIKE FUND<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nFor the APPA strike fund, you will receive a <strong>maximum of $120<\/strong> This is equivalent to 2 days or 6-hours of picketing. <em>Those who picketed on November 6th already earned $30 towards this total.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CSN STRIKE FUND<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">YOU CANNOT MISS ANY OF THE PICKETING DAYS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS FUND! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the third full day of picketing (November 23rd) You will become eligible for the first weekly fund of $315.&nbsp; This means that if we sign a deal on Friday November 24th, you will get the total $315.<\/p>\n<span class=\"su-highlight\" style=\"background:#fff499;color:#000000\">&nbsp;<strong>If we do not sign a deal by November 24th, the 315$ will continue until day 5 of picketing. If you miss any of the days without a valid and motivated excuse, you will lose your eligibility for that 5-day sequence.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">A new sequence starts on the 6th day that you picket. 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class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h1>PICKETING INSTRUCTIONS:<\/h1>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>DAY 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tuesday, November 21, 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PICKETING<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LOCATION<\/td>\n<td>In front of your usual workplace.&nbsp; We encourage you to join forces with nearby schools.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>DAY 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Wednesday, November 22, 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PICKETING<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LOCATION<\/td>\n<td>Gather at one of the two meeting points. You must be present one of these points, attendance will be taken.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EMSB HEAD OFFICE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>LAURIER MACDONALD HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>DAY 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Thursday, November 23, 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PICKETING<\/td>\n<td>Begins at 8:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LOCATION<\/td>\n<td>Gather at one of the two meeting points. You must be present one of these points, attendance will be taken.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHUM (EDIFICE CENTRE HOSPITALIER ST-LUC)<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NgpdtdZZrNLv3RAB6\">264 BOUL. RENE LEVESQUE EST<\/a><\/span> CORNER OF SANGUINET<br \/>\nMETRO CHAMP-DE-MARS<\/p>\n<p><strong>OLD CSSDM ADMIN BUILDING<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ze8mU6Wa9AKhsnPY6\">3737 RUE SHERBROOKE EST<\/a><\/span><br \/>\nMETRO PIE-IX<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look for the APPA signs because attendance will be taken at this point.<\/li>\n<li>We will be marching to a central location as the COMMON FRONT.<\/li>\n<li>This action should end around lunch time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to know about the strike from November 21st to 23rd!  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