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Another Step Forward in Removing Barriers (Disability Issues)

Christine Brown

One of the biggest challenges ETFO provincial and local offices face is convincing members with disabilities to come forward and request the accommodations they need. Sadly, the prevailing culture in schools and in our broader society does not always foster this kind of disclosure.

Bargaining is Group Work (Collective Bargaining)

Christine Brown

As this is being written, only a handful of settlements have been negotiated. All  of  them  are   excellent,  despite the  very  major  challenge  that  this year’s   unusual  bargaining  scenario being presented.

The Next Challenge (From the General Secretary)

Gene Lewis

By the time this magazine reaches you, most teacher and occasional teacher locals will have  negotiated  collective  agreements  with their boards. The  deadline for reaching agreements was April 24.