Wednesday, May 11, 2011

YOUR BILL OF RIGHTS

As a fully qualified teacher and member of the ETFO Thames Valley OT Local, it is my right as:


A Professional:
  • to have my professional judgement respected,
  • to have the authority of teachers respected, 
  • to determine my own professional development needs,
  • to freely determine how, when and under what conditions I volunteer my time,
  • to expect to be consulted and have my opinion given full consideration;
A Union Member:
  • to have my Collective Agreement respected and followed,
  • to be provided with due process and have the right to union representation,
  • to participate in my Federation without fear of reprisal;
An Employee:
  • to work in an inclusive environment that is a respectful workplace free from any form of discrimination or harassment,
  • to work in a healthy and safe workplace that promotes my professional and personal well being,
  • to be supervised in a fair and consistent manner that respects me as a professional and a person.
On another note:
REMINDER

To remain an elementary Occasional Teacher with TVDSB you must annually:
  • Work at least five full days per school year as a TVDSB elementary Occasional Teacher
  • Pay your Ontario College of Teachers' fees by April 15th (fee deducted for those in LTO on January first)
  • Complete your Offence Declaration online
  • Complete all online training modules and WHMIS review
  • Submit your online Statement of Internet to Remain on the List by April 30
  • Inform the Board of any changes of name, address, and/or telephone number
Look for your May 2011 copy of The Supply Line for important information and news.  Available either online at http://www.etfotvots.com/ or coming soon by post.

Annual General Meeting and Elections:
     when:   Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
     where:  Best Western Lamplighter Inn 
                 
591 Wellington Road South, London, Ontario
                 Dinner Buffet at 5:00 p.m.
                 R.S.V.P. required for meal
           tvotpd@gmail.com/519-641-3936

  All who attend will receive a copy of the ETFO Occasional Teacher Collective Agreement and a chance to win one of our many door prizes.