6.1. The executive shall select the bargaining route.
6.2. Agreement Ratification
6.2.1 A recommendation for ratification will be made to the executive when LINC has determined that there is a proposed agreement.
6.2.1.1 Prior to a recommendation for ratification, the LINC Chair will review the proposed agreement with the STF to ensure the proposed agreement is not in violation of any provincial agreements.
6.2.2 The Executive considers the recommendation from LINC. If approved a motion is made to call for vote of the membership.
6.2.3 The PSTA contacts the School Staff Liaisons with the vote question, background and voting process.
6.2.4 The President administers a school staff based vote using processes established by policy for elections.
6.2.5 A 50% + 1 vote from the membership is necessary for the ratification of a collective agreement.
6.3. Amendments to the Local Collective Bargaining Agreement
6.3.1 A recommendation to seek an amendment will be made to the executive by LINC.
6.3.1.1 Prior to a recommendation for amendment, the LINC Chair will review the proposed agreement with the STF to ensure the proposed amendment is not in violation of any provincial agreements.
6.3.2 The Executive considers the recommendation from LINC. If approved a motion is made to call for a vote of the membership to support opening discussions to seek an amendment.
6.3.3 The PSTA contacts the School Staff Liaisons with the vote question, background and voting process.
6.3.4 The President administers a school staff based vote using process established by policy for elections.
6.3.5 If the membership is in favour (50% + 1) of moving forward, the PSTA LINC team contacts Prairie Spirit School Division to seek an amendment.
6.3.6 A proposed amendment is presented to the executive. Prior to proposing the amendment, the LINC Chair will confirm with the STF that the proposed amendment is not in violation of any provincial agreement. If approved a motion is made to call for vote of the membership.
6.3.7 The PSTA contacts the School Staff Liaisons with the vote question, background and voting process.
6.3.8 The President administers a school staff based vote using process established by policy for elections.
6.3.9 A 50% + 1 vote from the membership is necessary for the approval of an amendment of the collective agreement.