Custodial workers are stepping up to the challenge of keeping our buildings clean and safe. As we move towards re-opening, so many questions and unknowns are in front of us, and we will do our best to address them. One thing that I know schools are working on now is work schedules.

Work schedules will have to be modified to allow for us to get into areas more frequently than before. It will seem impossible to complete all tasks. It is not reasonable to expect one person to clean more than what one person can clean. This is the main reason the Division purchased the electro-static sprayers, to get in and out of an area that needs more attention. It will be important to have a conversation with your Supervisor about reasonable cleaning expectations that you can achieve. It will be important to determine what the priorities are in your school, because unless you are the Flash or Superman, you will not be able to do everything. Help your Supervisor understand that you are willing to do your part to keep kids safe, your work is not a dimmer switch that you can just turn up or increase. You will need to be flexible and creative and be able to adjust a work schedule as needed. The Union will answer as many questions as we can, please contact us via email and we will respond.