Annual Canvass, WHMIS/Offence Declaration/IT Security, Paid PD, Mandatory training - what does it all mean?
Annual Canvass - this was a statement of intent to remian on the list posted each April however the requirement has been discontinued
WHMIS Review/Offence Declaration/IT Security - these are posted on the Employee Portal to be completed by the end of June. (best with Internet Explorer as your internet browser).
Paid PD Days and Mandatory online training modules - Most Occasional Teachers lose a day of pay on Teacher PD days, however TVOT members have an opportunity to earn extra pay if they register for 3 half days of personal PD on the Employee Portal > Conference Registrations > Elementary O.T. P.D. 2014-2015. The final half day has been set aside to pay for completion of the Offence Declaration, WHMIS Review, IT Security and the mandatory training modules. The mandatory training modules will not be posted until the beginning of May.
ETFO AQ Calendar
ETFO AQ courses continue to offer high quality professional learning at a reasonable price.
These are courses, developed by teachers for teachers, are current and practical and provide exemplary learning for teachers. Check out the ETFO AQ course calendar for 2015-2016 (Website|PDF) is provided to post in the school to inform teachers about course offerings over the next year. For more information, please contact Nancy Baldree, extension 2247, nbaldree@etfo.org, at the provincial office.
CLC's "Better choices. Better economy. Better future."
Our slow economic recovery has left 2.8 million Canadians unemployed or underemployed. Nearly three quarters of the jobs created in the past six years have been part-time, temporary or in the self-employed sector. With limited job prospects, household debt is at an all-time high.
At the next federal election we will be able to choose how we overcome these challenges. We must prepare to support and care for our aging population. Canadians need high-quality, secure jobs instead of short-term, temporary positions. We deserve a government that provides programs that benefit everyone-instead of tax relief programs that benefit a select few.
There is a better choice for you and the economy. For more information go to betterchoice.ca and the Canadian Labour Congress' video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfTkeABtXV4
Local Executive Elections May 21, 2015
Consider being a part of the decision making team at your Local. Nomination forms are now posted at www.etfotvot.com for those interested. The deadline for receipt is May first.
Spring General Meeting and Elections
Registration is now open for our Spring General Meeting and Elections taking place on May 21st, 2015 at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn from 4:30PM - 7:30PM. Dinner is included for all ETFO- TVOT members. Please register at www.etfotvot.com under 'Member Services' , 'Events'.
ETFO THAMES VALLEY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS' LOCAL
