More Money for Members; Strike Votes; ETFO Websites;

The Wednesday Blog is Back with great opportunities for TVOT members as we begin the 2023-2024 school year:

1) Daily OTs and LTOs of .5 FTE or less, are eligible for 2 days of pay if they complete TVDSB's mandatory training (in the spring) and if they participate in paid PD opportunities. Currently there are 9 online eligible offerings in the Employee Portal under Conference/Session Registration, each of which counts as a half day of work. These can be completed at your leisure. Follow the steps and be sure to submit your reflection form to Staff Development to ensure payment.

2) Your TVOT Local has increased our Resource Rebate to $75/year for members to purchase a professional book or resources related to their elementary teaching needs. Register at www.etfotvot.com to access the application form.

3) Your TVOT Local has increased our Professional Learning Development Fund / PLDF to $500/year for members who have been with us for at least 12 months, who wish to take courses related to their elementary teaching. Register at www.etfotvot.com to access the application form. 

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Though our Collective Agreements expired a year ago, elementary Teachers have been unable to reach a deal with the government. Therefore, ETFO will be holding strike votes for all members this fall. It is imperative that all TVOT members register on our Local website www.etfotvot.com so as to receive updates regarding both Central table bargaining and our Local negotiations. We also encourage members keep abreast by following these steps at https://etfocb.ca/stay-in-touch-2/easy-to-stay-in-touch/

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Looking for information about ETFO Benefits, ETFO AQ courses, ETFO Collective Bargaining, Assessments or Health and Safety? Check out these ETFO Websites for even more info: https://www.etfo.ca/about-us/who-we-are/related-etfo-websites

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