I really liked this one. There was a new Minister of Education appointed. Relations between boards and unions are in the toilet. School infastructure is crumbling. This cartoon captures it all!
Latest Edition of OSSTF Update
We recently published our last edition of OSSTF/FEESO Update for this school year. You can view our back issues on our provincial website.
While most of the content may only be of specific interest to our members, you may find a few articles of interest for yourselves or members of your federation.
In our latest edition, our editorial is about Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne needing to “hit the reset button” on public education.
Interesting Podcast epsiode
Hey folks, I listen to a lot of podcasts and always keep one ear open for labour-related topics. This recent episode from Futility Closet highlights the story of Arthur Nash who in the early 20th century inadvertently purchased what was essentially a sweatshop. The decided to give his employees decent wages and expected the company to bankrupt itself within the year. What actually happened is an amazing story.
Listen here: Futility Closet Podcast Episode 107: Arthur Nash and the Golden Rule
ETFO article on common challenges faced by education unions across the country.
Here is an article written this spring about the common challenges faced by education unions across the country:
Participants’ Working Booklet – Companion Doc to Ian Pettigrew’s Workshop (2016 CEPA Annual Conference)
Colleagues,
Click this link to access the companion document to my workshop flow at the 2016 CEPA Annual Conference.
Here’s What, So What, Now What Template – Companion Doc to Ian Pettigrew’s Workshop (2016 CEPA Annual Conference)
Colleagues,
Click this link to access the companion document to my workshop flow at the 2016 CEPA Annual Conference.
First Turn / Last Turn Guidelines – Companion Doc to Ian Pettigrew’s Workshop (2016 CEPA Annual Conference)
Colleagues,
Click this link to access the companion document to my workshop flow at the 2016 CEPA Annual Conference.
Annual Review Template – Companion Doc to Ian Pettigrew’s Workshop (2016 CEPA Annual Conference)
Colleagues,
Click this link to access the companion document to my workshop flow at the 2016 CEPA Annual Conference.
Ian Pettigrew’s Workshop Flow (2016 CEPA Annual Conference)
Colleagues,
Click this link to access the full flow (“script”) of my workshop at the 2016 CEPA Annual Conference. See the other posts with links to companion documents (templates, etc.) referenced throughout the flow.
BCTF – Some successes
Our Project of Heart book is a very helpful learning resource for teachers to use to teach students about the legacy of residential schools.
Two social media posts that have had massive success and share rates.
