Provincial ETFO Endorses NDP
NDP Leader Andrea Horvath spoke to ETFO Local Leaders last week and committed to reviewing the outdated funding formula that has left our schools in disrepair and special needs students, under supported. If elected, she vowed to end EQAO testing which costs the province $33 million dollars each year - money better spent on our students.
Global News reports that the NDP is gaining ground with 35 % of voters saying they would vote NDP and only 22% committing to support the Ontario Liberals. The latest Ipsos Reid Poll shows Ford's Conservatives remain unchanged with 40% support, including the riding-rich GTA, but in Southwestern Ontario, the NDP have climbed to 41% of the vote.
TVOT members are urged to vote for change that matters - read further details at:
https://globalnews.ca/news/4208537/ontario-election-ndp-liberals-anti-ford/
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Remember to complete and submit your $50 Book Rebate 2017-2018 application forms.
Paperwork must be received at the ETFOTVOT office by May 31st!
And if you have been a member for one year and plan to take an AQ or university course this summer, be sure to apply for our $300 Professional Learning Development Fund. Applications must be submitted for approval in advance of the course so look for details on our Local website: www.etfotvot.com
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Spring General Banquet is Thursday
There is still time to register for our Spring General Meeting and Banquet tomorrow afternoon at the Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road South, from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM. The beautiful meals comes at no cost to ETFO members. This is our 20th Anniversary so learn what your Union does for you - we are here for you and it's time to celebrate our accomplishments!
Registration at: www.etfotvot.com under Member Services.
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Need to cancel a TVARRIS booking?
Just a reminder that TVOT members cannot cancel one job to take another assignment. (Article L16.05 (c). If you have cancelled a job, as a courtesy, please call or email the school as soon as possible to let them know. Should your circumstance change and you become available on a day when you previously cancelled a TVARRIS job, we recommend you contact the TVARRIS co-ordinator to let her know that there has been a change and you are once again available. This gives H.R, a heads-up so that you can avert being called to a meeting for violating the Collective Agreement.
