Comparing an insurance broker to a direct writer—and what makes OTIP different
When shopping for insurance it’s not only important to understand the coverage you’re looking for, but also your options for where to purchase your insurance. The two most popular options are direct writers and brokers, and understanding their differences may impact your decision when purchasing a policy. Read more at www.otip.com/article152.
Special Education Town Hall (virtual)
ETT is holding a virtual Special Education Town Hall on Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Are you concerned about the lack of resources and supports for special education programs in your school? About a special education plan that fails to meet the needs of our most vulnerable students; a plan that fails […]
Federation Day: Call out for workshop presenters
Your Federation Day is back this year on December 2 and we are excited to come together for an inspiring program of speakers and workshops! ETT is looking for ETT members and/or non-ETT members who are facilitators and are interested in developing and presenting 90–120-minute workshops to ETT members on this day. (Please spread the […]
ETT General Meeting—October 20, 2022
ETT is holding a virtual General Meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Agenda The focus of this virtual General Meeting will be the Auditor’s Report, which will be covered by the Treasurer in their report. Agenda items will include: Call to Order ETFO Human Rights Statement/Land Acknowledgement Approval of […]
Teacher Performance Appraisal Process 2022–2023—New & Experienced teachers
“EXPERIENCED TEACHER” TEACHER PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL The Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT), District 12 OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit (TTBU) and The Toronto District School Board (Board) have reviewed the Ontario Ministry of Education’s “Manual for Performance Appraisal of Experienced Teachers 2010” and have endorsed its use as the guideline for directing Teacher Performance Appraisal practice […]
Your insurance bill shouldn’t scare you this Halloween—here’s how to lower your insurance cost
With Halloween just around the corner and the ‘spooky season’ in full swing, there are many frights to behold. But your insurance bill shouldn’t be one of them. While you need enough coverage to ensure you, your loved ones and your belongings are protected, there are ways to lower your insurance cost without reducing your […]
ETT Extended Executive Meeting
On October 3, 2022, ETT members will have the opportunity to join the virtual meeting from 4:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. Registration will close on Monday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m. A meeting link will be emailed to registrants. NOTE when registering through ETT MemberHub: Make sure the following fields in your profile are up to date: worksite […]
ETT Stewards training: Registration form 2022–2023
The role you play as Stewards is vital to building your Union strong. You and your colleagues’ power to win what you need for a strong public education system, for the schools your students deserve and the working conditions to make this happen, is directly connected to how organized we are school by school—especially as we […]
Robert’s Rules Training Sessions 2022–2023
Join ETT Executive Officer Julius for one of our monthly Robert’s Rules Training Sessions. Open to members of all levels of experience. We review the basics of Robert’s Rules, common procedures, and spend time role-playing different scenarios to build our understanding of Robert’s Rules. The purpose of this event is to build our local union […]
September Check In/Workload Survey
ETT Members, you’ve been sharing workload issues and we are conducting a survey based on three of the main concerns that we have heard so far. This information will provide us with data to fight for better working conditions. Please take a moment to complete the survey. Click here to access the survey link.
