Wednesday, September 26, 2012

A Time For Action

Our Provincial ETFO President, Sam Hammond ends every email with this quote from Martin Luther King Jr. - "There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor political, but because one's conscience tells one that it's right..."
With word that the Finance Minister is set to announce legislation to extend wage freezes in the public sector beyond two years, we bring to your attention two events you should plan on attending  -

1) Along with our ETFO Teacher Local colleagues, CUPE and OSSTF we have organized -

SOLIDARITY RALLY
Deb Matthew's MPP Office
242 Picadilly Street in London (east of Richmond)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 - 4PM

The passage of Bill 115 is one of the darkest events
in the history of workers' rights in Ontario.
(Look for our white ETFO Occasional Teacher flags)

2)  Have a say in your future-
ETFO ALL MEMBER STRIKE VOTE

For all Teachers & OTs (includes LTOs)
Monday, October 1, 2012
Budweiser Gardens (John Labatt Centre)

Registration Opens: 4:00 PM
Meeting: 5:30 PM
(light meal provided)

Occasional Teachers will enter via Gate 1 (those requiring an accessible entry use Gate 5)
Members need to register at tables set up alphabetically so arrive early to get your drink and cold beverage ticket, colour coded ballot and Active Member label.
Parking is not provided on site so we advise OTs car pool when possible.