WORTH KNOWING
When was the last time you logged into your online ATA account? MyATA contains important information that is not available to the public. When you log in to your online ATA account, you can receive the following benefits:
 
1.   Bargaining updates
      We are currently engaged in central table bargaining with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA). It is
       important that all members stay up to date on the process.
        You can also stay up to date on bargaining and other Association events by signing up for the Member Update emails.
 
2.   Ability to vote on provincial collective agreements
      Ratification of teachers’ provincial collective agreements (between the ATA and the TEBA) takes place exclusively online.
 
3.   Vote in ATA elections
       Provincial Executive Council (PEC), which conducts the business of the ATA, is made up of 20 members, 18 of whom are 
​       elected by teacher members. PEC elections occur every two years and take place exclusively online.
 
4.   Access the ATA library
      The ATA library offers books, periodicals, videos, databases and learning materials such as robots and other maker space
      items, and many educational games. Materials are available in English and French and can be mailed to you anywhere in
      the province or accessed online. Return postage is paid for by the ATA library. The library also does research for teachers
​      upon request and can send articles to teachers in two to three business days.
 
5.   Receive a no-cost ATA specialist council membership
       If you are an active member of the ATA, you can join one of 20 specialist councils of your choice at no cost.
 
6.   Print your own ATA member card
     You must show your ATA member card to attend events, receive discounts or be eligible for other offers from various
      retailers and service providers.
 
To set up your MyATA online account, follow these steps:

1. Go to teachers.ab.ca and click Login to get to the “Log in for ATA services” page.
2. Select Set one up.
3. Provide the information requested, including your teacher certificate number. If you do not use your legal or full first name, complete the field requesting your preferred first name.
4. Select a username and confirm your password.
5. Review and confirm the displayed account details for accuracy, then select Confirm to submit your information.
6. Once you submit your information, you will receive confirmation of your active MyATA account at the email address you provided during the account request process.
7. If you receive an error message or require assistance, please contact Membership Support via email at [email protected] or by telephone at 1-855-407-3891.

 
WORTH SHARING
It is important to keep your online ATA account up to date. It allows you to access bargaining updates, vote in provincial collective agreements and provincial executive council elections, access resources from the ATA library, receive a no-cost membership to an ATA specialist council of your choice and print your own ATA membership card. To request an account or update your information, go to teachers.ab.ca and click Login. If you require assistance, please contact Membership Support by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 1‑855‑407‑3891. #WEAREATA

On 2024 05 10, the Provincial Executive Council (PEC) approved the initial proposal for this round of central table bargaining. The approval came after many hours of discussion and deliberation during its two days of meetings last week.
 
The Alberta Teachers’ Association and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) officials held a significant meeting today, 2024 05 16, to commence the matters bargaining phase of central table bargaining. This initial meeting was a crucial step in setting initial ground rules, planning for the next day of bargaining on 2024 06 07 to exchange initial proposals. We want teachers to be fully informed about these important developments.
 
As in previous rounds, once the initial proposal is shared with TEBA, we can share our initial proposal with members. The Association is in the process of finalizing the French translation of the initial proposal, which should be completed later today or tomorrow. Our goal is to post both the French and English versions of the initial proposal simultaneously.
 
The initial proposal will soon be available on the Collective Bargaining Update page (no later than 1200 hrs on 2024 05 17). To access it, please click here.
 
Your Central Table Bargaining Committee (CTBC) will provide bargaining updates at the conclusion of each bargaining session. Questions about the approved initial proposal can be directed to members of CTBC, your District Representative or the Table Officer of PEC.
 
WORTH SHARING
The Central Table Bargaining Committee met with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association today to commence matters bargaining for the 2024 round. Now that parties have exchanged initial proposals, the Association’s proposal is accessible here in both French and English. The next bargaining date is set for June 7. Watch for bargaining updates after significant bargaining dates. #WEAREATA