We have received numeous calls regarding volunteering in the classroom and participating in extra-curricular activities. This is not optional, it is mandatory. Your Union is telling you; there is no volunteering. The permanent teachers in the schools you want to volunteer in are taking a position of "no volunteering" and are looking to us for support. They would not look too kindly upon you entering the school to volunteer at this time when they are not. Principals should also understand- they used to be teachers too! We can only be effective by sticking together and hopefully the impact will result in a shorter time frame.
These are very challenging times - it is crucial that you remain informed, take control of your future. Visit the www.controlyourfuture.ca website for current information and never hesitate to contact your local union representatives.
ETFO Provincial has recently mailed Takeover Bulletin #6 dated November 29, 2012 detailing STRIKE PROTOCOL - WORK TO RULE - STAGE I, effective December 3, 2012. Adherence to the Strike Protocol is Mandatory for all Thames Valley ETFO Members Including: Daily Occasional, Long Term Occasional Members, and Permanent Teachers. Please let us know if you have not received this information for any reason.
ETFO THAMES VALLEY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS' LOCAL
