Local Annual General Meeting May 26th, 2015

Local Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
Time: 4:30-7:30 (dinner provided)
Location: Club Capri, 36 Cleveland St, Thorold
Please RSVP to kim@niagaraot.org

We'll cover developments in collective bargaining, an overview of what's been happening this year, review the budget, and we'll also be having our Local Executive elections.  If you're interested in serving on the Local Executive, please take a look at our April newsletter for an overview of what's involved.  Of course, we'll also be serving a great meal as usual, and have draws for an iPad Mini, a free AQ course, and door prizes!

Message from Sam Hammond - April 2, 2015


Update: On April 23rd, ETFO received their "no board" report.  17 days later we're in a legal strike position on central table items.

Questions about conciliation and "no board" reports?  Find your answers here.

Right to Strike Affirmed by Canada's Supreme Court

The right to strike has been affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada as a right protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

This landmark ruling will help level the playing field between employers and employees, and will certainly bolster ETFO's Charter challenge against Bill 115, which imposed contracts on teachers.  We can expect to see ripples from this ruling for many years to come.

Read about it in the Globe and Mail, and also read the Globe's Op-Ed column by Hassan Yussuff, President of the Canadian Labour Congress.

You can also read the actual Supreme Court ruling.


2014 Fall General Meeting

Local Fall General Meeting
Monday, December 1st, 2014
Time: 4:30-7:30 (dinner provided)
Location: Club Capri, 36 Cleveland St, Thorold
Please RSVP to kim@niagaraot.org    

ETFO 2014 Collective Bargaining Website

http://www.etfocb.ca/

ETFO's 2014 CB website has officially launched at http://www.etfocb.ca  Be sure to visit for updates and answers to your collective bargaining questions.