Please take Action:
Today is the first day of elementary Teachers withdrawing from extra-curricular activities and ETFO Provincial feels it may be close to a central table deal, but we need the government to step up to get the deal done.
Email Liz Sandals, the Minister of Education and urge her to ensure that OPSBA and the government bargain in good faith to achieve a Collective Agreement that respects the needs of elementary Teachers and their students.
Tell the Minister you stand with ETFO
Union Kickbacks for Bargaining:
Unlike some of the other unions in the education sector, members need to be aware that the press has not made it clear that ETFO turned down the money for bargaining expenses offered by the government in previous rounds, stating this money would be better spent on our students' learning conditions and our Teachers' working conditions. President Hammond has affirmed ETFO will reject these funds if offered by the government again at the conclusion of bargaining.
Columbia Employee Store Invitation
Have you been to the Columbia Employee Store yet? You have 12 days left to use your invitation as it expires on November 8th(valid until end of day). Your Invitation can be found on Page 5 of The Supply Line - October 2015. The Supply Line can also be found at www.etfotvot.com. Don't forget to bring the additional required documents for access to the store.
The Fall General Meeting and Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at The Best Western Lamplighter Inn from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Registration is open at www.etfotvot.com.
