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;
- 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;
- 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
Dinner Buffet at 5:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P. required for meal
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.