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The Provincial Schools Authority (PSA)

The Provincial Schools Authority (PSA) is an operational service agency of the Ministry of Education established in 1975 under the Provincial Schools Negotiations Act. The Authority is the employer of record for teachers, principals and vice-principals employed in provincially operated schools, none of whom are Crown employees.

The Provincial Schools Negotiations Act created a bargaining unit of all teachers employed in provincially operated schools. The PSA negotiates a collective agreement with the Provincial School Authority Teachers (PSAT) on behalf of the ministries of Education and Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Members of the PSA meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues regarding the employment of teachers and make decisions with respect to the handling of grievances, leave provisions and other administrative functions.