Telephone Town Hall Summary and Next Steps

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Central Table Bargaining Committee (CTBC) held a telephone town hall (TTH) for members to share the draft goals and priorities from the central table survey. Members received a political overview, information on the role of the CTBC, an update on where we are in the process and an overview of the draft goals and priorities from the survey completed by teachers.
 
Over 5,000 members attended the TTH representing approximately 10 per cent of the membership. Following the meeting, 263 voice messages were left.
 
If you missed the TTH, listen to the recording here.
 
What happens next?
Teacher Employment Services executive staff officers are connecting with the members who had questions in the voice messages they left. A summary of the calls is being shared with the CTBC as they continue with the mandate creation phase, which will culminate with the creation of the central matters initial proposal. The goal is for the initial proposal to be completed and exchanged with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association before the end of the school year.
 
Those survey respondents indicating interest in participating in focused conversations have been contacted, and the groups are being formulated to ensure a representative and manageable number of participants. The focused conversations are scheduled for April 16–18, 2024.
 
Webcasts are tentatively scheduled for April 23, 2024, at 4 pm and 7 pm, to share more information regarding potential proposals that could appear on the initial proposal. The CTBC will be hosting these sessions to ensure that they understand the aspirations and convictions of members.
 
WORTH SHARING
If you missed the telephone town hall on March 20, 2024, click here to listen. More engagement opportunities are coming later in April where members will be able to provide feedback on potential proposals. It is crucial that members stay connected and have their say so that the initial proposal is reflective of their aspirations and convictions. Keep an eye out for Bargaining Updates to stay connected and informed. #WEAREATA