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Spots are limited and filling quickly for the April 27th Paid PD Event. Avoid disappointment.
Registration for the Board's Paid PD event is on the Employee Portal under Conference Registration.
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The following worthwhile Conferences are scheduled for all interested Members.
An Introduction for Collective Bargaining Conference - Are you frustrated by the many challenging aspects of your working conditions? Do you want to know what to do about them? If so, this one-day conference is for you. Discover how strong collective agreements create fair workplaces. Learn about ETFO collective bargaining -past, present and future. You can be part of collective bargaining during the 2019 round of negotiations.
The workshop is open to all ETFO members in good standing. Selection criteria will take into consideration designated groups, geographical location and diversity of ETFO locals. To register, visit the ETFO Events Management System at https://events.etfo.org/upcoming-events/ and click on An Introduction Collective Bargaining Conference. Deadline to register is Thursday, March 15, 2018. For more information, please contact Lisa Mastrobuono, Collective BargainingServices, lmastrobuono@etfo.org or 1-888-838-3836, extension 2512.
A Social Justice and Equity Conference for Male Educators: Understanding Marginalization in Public Education - If you are interested in developing an understanding of some of the causes and impacts of systemic marginalization in our public education system, we welcome male educators to apply to this conference which will take place Friday, May 4 (evening) and Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Participants will have an opportunity to network and to discuss marginalization in the educational context at the ETFO Office. Spaces are limited so register early. To see further details and to register, visit the ETFO Events Management System (EMS) at events.etfo.org/upcoming-events/ and click on the Men's Conference tab. Registration deadline is March 12, 2018. For more information, please contact Todd Rimmimngton, trimmington@etfo.org or 416-962-3836 extension 2259.
Collective Bargaining Conference-Your Collective Agreement 101-May 12, 2018 - This workshop is for members that are new to Collective Bargaining. Members will learn about legislative framework; education funding and grants; different member voices in the bargaining process; major components of central bargaining and the control system; and effective communication with members during a bargaining round. Registration opens March 12, 2018 and closes April 11, 2018. For more information, please contact Derek Hulse, dhulse@etfo.org or 416-962-3836 extension 2218.
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YOU'RE INVITED
Find your Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store Invitation at www.etfotvot.com under Member Services.
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The Second video in ETFO's three-part series on Workplace violence focuses on how risks of violence are controlled in schools.
Please note, next Wednesday's blog will not be posted due to the March Break. Have a safe and relaxing one. We will be back on March 21st!
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The following worthwhile Conferences are scheduled for all interested Members.
An Introduction for Collective Bargaining Conference - Are you frustrated by the many challenging aspects of your working conditions? Do you want to know what to do about them? If so, this one-day conference is for you. Discover how strong collective agreements create fair workplaces. Learn about ETFO collective bargaining -past, present and future. You can be part of collective bargaining during the 2019 round of negotiations.
The workshop is open to all ETFO members in good standing. Selection criteria will take into consideration designated groups, geographical location and diversity of ETFO locals. To register, visit the ETFO Events Management System at https://events.etfo.org/upcoming-events/ and click on An Introduction Collective Bargaining Conference. Deadline to register is Thursday, March 15, 2018. For more information, please contact Lisa Mastrobuono, Collective BargainingServices, lmastrobuono@etfo.org or 1-888-838-3836, extension 2512.
A Social Justice and Equity Conference for Male Educators: Understanding Marginalization in Public Education - If you are interested in developing an understanding of some of the causes and impacts of systemic marginalization in our public education system, we welcome male educators to apply to this conference which will take place Friday, May 4 (evening) and Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Participants will have an opportunity to network and to discuss marginalization in the educational context at the ETFO Office. Spaces are limited so register early. To see further details and to register, visit the ETFO Events Management System (EMS) at events.etfo.org/upcoming-events/ and click on the Men's Conference tab. Registration deadline is March 12, 2018. For more information, please contact Todd Rimmimngton, trimmington@etfo.org or 416-962-3836 extension 2259.
Collective Bargaining Conference-Your Collective Agreement 101-May 12, 2018 - This workshop is for members that are new to Collective Bargaining. Members will learn about legislative framework; education funding and grants; different member voices in the bargaining process; major components of central bargaining and the control system; and effective communication with members during a bargaining round. Registration opens March 12, 2018 and closes April 11, 2018. For more information, please contact Derek Hulse, dhulse@etfo.org or 416-962-3836 extension 2218.
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YOU'RE INVITED
Find your Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store Invitation at www.etfotvot.com under Member Services.
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The Second video in ETFO's three-part series on Workplace violence focuses on how risks of violence are controlled in schools.
Please note, next Wednesday's blog will not be posted due to the March Break. Have a safe and relaxing one. We will be back on March 21st!
