Prefacing negotiations by stating that ETFO needs to find $15 million dollars in savings, is not bargaining - it is holding Teachers hostage for the sake of a fully funded public education system.
Starting Monday, ETFO Locals will begin full strike action and all ETFO members will be called on to show their support. Daily and Long-Term Occasional Teachers will be called on to picket with their colleagues. Participation is mandatory. Those in non-compliance may be subject to disciplinary action as stipulated in the ETFO Code of Professional Conduct Article 6.1.3: "A member shall support collective bargaining initiatives, including a strike authorized by the Executive." The penalty for those found not to be in compliance may include a monetary fine of up to $500 per day.
In Thames Valley, members will be apprised of picket locations via the Local's website www.etfotvot.com so now is the time to ensure that you are registered on that site and receiving our blast emails.
Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions:
- How long will I be required to be on picket duty? 3 hours
- Does this picket duty count as a day of work for retired Teachers? Only for those in LTOs
- Is strike pay tax deductable? No it is not taxable income
- Does a strike interrupt the count towards the 10 day LTO threshold? It has not in the past
- What if I have physical limitations and cannot participate? Contact your Local Office
As always, we remind TVOT members that your OT Local and Provincial ETFO are the only reliable sources of information. Do not trust rumours on Social Media or in the press.
Your OT Office can be reached at 519-641-3936.
Courage is contagious - Together we are Stronger!
The Education Minister should invest in public education, not attempt to bribe parents with their own tax dollars.
http://www.etfo.ca/AboutETFO/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Education%20Minister%20should%20invest%20in%20public%20education,%20not%20attempt%20to%20bribe%20parents%20with%20their%20own%20tax%20dollars.aspx
Paid PD Opportunities
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The Education Minister should invest in public education, not attempt to bribe parents with their own tax dollars.
http://www.etfo.ca/AboutETFO/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Education%20Minister%20should%20invest%20in%20public%20education,%20not%20attempt%20to%20bribe%20parents%20with%20their%20own%20tax%20dollars.aspx
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Paid PD Opportunities
Our current Work to Rule situation has forced the cancellation of the Board hosted paid PD opportunities that were to be offered on January 24th.
TVOT members can still participate and be paid for online training as posted in the Employee Portal or register for the paid PD sessions that the Local will host after school on January 30th.
TVOT members can still participate and be paid for online training as posted in the Employee Portal or register for the paid PD sessions that the Local will host after school on January 30th.
The 3 TVOT workshops being offered that afternoon are:
1) Planning for Success: Integrating Curriculum in your LTO!
2) Brain Breaks in The Mindful Classroom
3) Physical Education and Daily Physical Activities (DPA) for Occasional Teachers
Please register for only 1 (one) workshop.
Since this is a paid PD event, registration for this PD event will be on the TVDSB Employee Portal and NOT on the etfotvot website.
1) Planning for Success: Integrating Curriculum in your LTO!
2) Brain Breaks in The Mindful Classroom
3) Physical Education and Daily Physical Activities (DPA) for Occasional Teachers
Please register for only 1 (one) workshop.
Since this is a paid PD event, registration for this PD event will be on the TVDSB Employee Portal and NOT on the etfotvot website.
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