Struck Work:
Most Administrators respect our right to strike but should you be requested to perform struck work, remind your Principal/Vice-Principal that we are on a legal strike and cannot do what has been requested. If you don't feel comfortable having this type of conversation or if you feel threatened, please contact us immediately. Bulletin #18 provided members with a detailed list of struck work, however if you have any questions, please call the Local.
Cancelled Jobs:
As expected, daily Occasional Teachers have had many of their pre-booked assignments cancelled in response to Phase 1 of ETFO's Work to Rule. The Collective Agreement allows for cancellation of jobs if there is 2 hours notice prior to the start of the job. Should an assignment be cancelled without 2 hours advance notice, please inform the Local with the TVARRIS job number and details so that we can seek payment from Human Resources.
LTO Communications:
Occasional Teachers in LTO assignments should not send anything home with students about our strike actions nor distributing school communications that involve labour/negotiations/Work To Rule issues. Nor will we discuss the protocol with Administrators - this is the Board's responsibility. LTOs will continue to distribute regular school communications (monthly newsletters, etc.) to parents.
Some areas not affected for Occasional Teachers and the ETFO Work to Rule:
- any work in the separate school system
- mandatory online training
- three half days of professional development available on Employee Portal>Conference registration
- NTIP
- LTO Evaluations
Don't forget to register for our upcoming Spring General Meeting and Elections taking place on Thursday, May 21st, 2015 at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM. To register got to www.etfotvot.com . Dinner is included for all ETFO - TVOT members.
Also, the deadline to apply for the 2014-2015 Book Rebate Program is fast approaching. Book Rebate Forms are found on the www.etfotvot.com website under "Useful Documents and Forms" under "Member Services". The $40 Book Rebate Form must be received by May 31st.
The CLC's "Time for a Change" Tour
The Canadian Labour Congress along with the Ontario Federation of Labour believe that workers and their community allies can make a better choice and win a new federal government that will put good jobs and affordable child care first - a new government that will invest in health care and will fix retirement security.
Join us for a short and fun evening at the Marconi Club, 120 Clarke Road in London on Thursday, June 18th from 7 PM - 9 PM. It will be a great opportunity to meet fellow labour activists and pick up materials to help reach out to members in your workplace.
To find out more go to http://documents.clc-ctc.ca/ontario/London-T4C-EN.pdf
