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We are a multi-employer association, accountable to balance the interests of member agencies and government to achieve our mandate.

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Essential Service Database Now Live!

This Essential Services Database assists employers in carrying out their essential services planning responsibilities, negotiations with their union(s), and the ultimate creation of a standardized agreement

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Member Agencies

We value the work of our member agencies and recognize the contribution members make to their communities and the people they serve.

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Our Employees

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CEO Update - April/May 2025

May 07, 2025 8:52 AM

CSSEA issued its first Bargaining Update for this round of negotiations and announced that bargaining is set to commence on May 13. Given the sensitive and confidential nature of discussions,

Education and Training Funds Available Through LAEF

Apr 14, 2025 1:05 PM

Bargaining unit staff may be eligible to receive professional development funds from the Community Social Services Labour Adjustment and Education Fund

Time Off for Employees to Vote April 28, 2025

Apr 10, 2025 10:28 AM

A federal election will be held Monday, April 28, 2025. Pursuant to the sectoral collective agreements

Bridge Funding for Eligible Early Childhood Employees

Apr 08, 2025 3:16 PM

In May 2024, CSSEA and the CSSBA reached an agreement on the allocation of Early Childhood Education (ECE) wage enhancements

Negotiating Essential Services Levels and Scheduling Headquarters

Apr 07, 2025 10:08 AM

By now, members should be well on their way to completing their proposed essential services staffing levels forms in the database, as the due date

2025 Compensation And Employee Turnover Report Form

Now Available

The 2025 Report Form can be found here. The due date for completion is June 30, 2025.

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Register for CSSEA's Online Learning Hub

The online learning hub provides leaders and managers with valuable training on labour relations and other leadership topics. These training modules are customized for community social services employers and were developed by CSSEA staff, in collaboration with the EQ Development Group. The modules are about one hour each. They are designed to be self-directed and completed at each learner’s own pace. The CSSEA modules are free of charge until June 2025 and the EQ Development modules are currently offered at a discounted price.

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