Central Bargaining update; ETFO Town Hall, Bursaries, Violence Survey; Discount available

 

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What does the Union / Local Do?

- We support members having difficulty with payroll, Administration, assignments etc. NB: ETFO stewards represent the permanent Teachers at that site. Representation for OTs/LTOs comes from your TVOT Local Office which you can reach at 519-641-3936 or etfotvot@gmail.com

- We negotiate the best possible terms and conditions of your employment through collective bargaining

- We provide guidance and respond to questions from TVOT members regarding these terms

- We provide meaningful professional development for our members, both as a Local and in conjunction with TVDSB staff development

We are your advocates. 

Call us when you are unsure or at the first signs of difficulty!

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1) ETFO Provincial's Town Hall on Central Bargaining, is being held for ETFO members in Thames Valley tomorrow, March 2/23 from 8 - 9 PM. Several minutes before the start, members will receive a phone call from ETFO (416-800-9227). You will be contacted using the number on file with ETFO Provincial so be sure that your information is correct. To update your personal information, contact ETFO Member Records at memberrecords@etfo.org

2) This is the final week for members to complete the Violence in our Schools survey for ETFO Provincial. This is important information for ETFO as they negotiate with the government for the supports necessary for a safe environment in our schools. For more information go to http://etfohealthandsafety.ca/site/workplace-violence/violence-survey/

3) The deadline for Teachers/OTs to pay their annual OCT fee is April 15th. Please note that ETFO objects to the recent fee increase to $200, however a valid teaching certificate remains a requirement. Here is a link to the OCT fee page https://www.oct.ca/members/services/annual-membership-fee-information

4) Members have until April 30 to apply for one of ETFO Provincial's scholarship or bursaries. These are awarded to members and non-members entering faculties of education and members studying at the graduate level or upgrading their qualifications. Find out more at https://www.etfo.ca/about-us/awards-scholarships/etfo-scholarships-and-bursaries

5) TVOT members are reminded to record any lost prep time as the Local has filed a grievance with TVDSB in hopes of settling this breach of our Collective Agreement. We will keep members informed of any new developments.

6) TVOT members must teach at least 10 days in an elementary school in order to remain on the OT list for next school year.

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Travelling for March Break? Keep these safety tips in mind -

Whether you are planning a road trip or a sunny resort getaway, you want your holiday to be enjoyable and stress-free. Read our list of safety tips to help you prepare for a safe and memorable trip.

Read more at www.otip.com/article161.

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Discounts available: Sound the Alarm, a music theater based in Vancouver is offering a 10% discount to TVDSB staff who wish to attend their London performance of "Music of the Night" on March 29/23 at 7:30 PM at Centennial Hall. The concert is in celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th birthday and here is a link to their promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM6Pv5_D5T4   Use the promo code ALW10 to access this discount when booking online. 

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