September 2017 Stewards' Mailing
ETFO Steward Information
Please direct your members to the ETFO website to find the Stewards' Mailing Cover Memo and its links: www.etfo.ca -> Publications -> Stewards' Mailings.

To change the number of members at your work site contact: Member Records, 1-888-838-3836, trecords@etfo.org.

This mailing is also available in PDF format. This month's PDF file is a 2.95 MB download.
ETFO Collective Bargaining Workshop: Facing Management

This is an introductory workshop for new Stewards or those who may be thinking about taking on a leadership role.

This conference will focus on examining roles, rights and effective communication in the union/management relationship.

For more information visit the ETFO website or view the flyer in PDF | Word.
ETFO Project Overseas 2018

ETFO is seeking applicants for Project Overseas 2018. Applications are due October 31, 2017.

ETFO, in partnership with the Canadian Teachers' Federation, sponsors 14 teachers each summer to present professional learning to educators around the world.

For more information visit the ETFO website or view this flyer in PDF | Word.
ETFO Action on Violence in Schools Brochure

This brochure ( PDF | Word) and poster ( PDF| Word) will inform members about their rights, roles and responsibilities with respect to workplace violence in our schools.

For more information, please visit the ETFO website or  etfohealthandsafety.ca, and for support, please contact your ETFO local or ETFO provincial staff in Professional Relations Services.
Women Change Makers

Taking Action for Social Justice is a poster with a companion video animation that can be viewed at etfovoice.ca/women.

It presents 10 women social justice heroes, some well-known, some less so. What connects them is an unshakeable commitment to working for social change.

The poster ( PDF | Word) and animation are meant to serve as a classroom resource.

For more information, please visit the ETFO website.
PRS Matters Volume #94 - Allegations Involving CAS and/or Police - What to do if it happens to you...

This volume provides important advice for all members regarding allegations and the support available to assist members who are the subject of an investigation involving CAS and/or police. Please share this information with all members.

The bulletin is available on the ETFO website  and in PDF format . 

For more information, please contact staff in Professional Relations Services (PRS) at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836.
PRS Matters Volume #95 - Your Sick Leave Questions Explained

This volume of PRS Matters provides information and advice regarding sick leave and the changes that resulted from the October 2016 arbitration award.

The bulletin is available on the ETFO website and in PDF format . 

For more information, please contact staff in Professional Relations Services (PRS) at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836.
OTIP "Taste of Italy" Contest

Enter the OTIP Taste of Italy contest for your chance to win an eight-day trip for two to Italy.

The contest is open to all active and retired education members.

Please view this flyer or visit otip.com/getaway to enter.
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