Collective Bargaining 2012 - Control your Future

See the story of our union and the gains we have made through solidarity in collective bargaining and political action in this video that depicts the history of ETFO. “It’s Elementary” is an entertaining and informative history lesson about the Federation and the gains we’ve made through solidarity in collective bargaining and political action.   Here’s a direct link to “It’s Elementary”: http://www.controlyourfuture.ca/where-we-came-from/

ETFO President Sam Hammond wants members to know:

On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, ETFO received a memo from the government outlining its timetable for a Provincial Discussion Table (PDT) for settling our collective agreements for this round of bargaining.  A teleconference was held on February 21 with the Premier and the Minister of Education.  The Premier stated that there would be provisions in the government's proposal that our members "would not like".
Most notably:

• A two-year term for the next collective agreement with a 0% salary increase in each year.
• No more sick leave banks. Each teacher to receive 6 days per year at 100% salary and 24 weeks at 2/3 salary, not accumulated or carried forward.
• All teachers currently working their way either up or across the salary grid to be frozen in place for two years with no future adjustments to recognize the missed steps.

The proposed PDT process is not part of the collective bargaining process set out in the Ontario Labour Relations Act.  ETFO will continue to exercise our right under that Act to negotiate a collective agreement with each school board.  We will be kept informed as events unfold.

Closer to home, our February PD boutique-style PD sessions were met with resounding success.  Registration for all sessions were filled to capacity, with waiting lists for most.  We are pleased to be able to offer these high-quality professional development workshops and will continue to do so whenever we can. 

Over 88 registrants will be at the Lamplighter Inn in London for our Focus on Math PD Event taking place this evening from 4:30 - 7:30 PM.  Dinner will be provided in common and then participants will break out into 3 different workshops all revolving on Math. 

Registration for both the Designated Paid PA Event at Althouse College on April 20, 2012 and the Spring General Meeting on May 24th, 2012 is open and filling quickly.

Registration for Althouse is completed via the Employee Portal on the Boards website and the Spring General Meeting on tvotpd@gmail.com.

Avoid disappointment - register today!

The Wednesday Blog will not be posted during the March break. 
The next posting will be Wednesday March 21.

Enjoy your March Break!!!!