Bill 64, Better Education Starts Today and the K-12 Education Commission Report

On Monday, March 15th the Progressive Conservative Party, under Brian Pallister, introduced the contents of the Education Modernization Act, Bill 64, The K-12 Education Commission Report and Better Education Starts Today, the government’s response to the Commission Report was released. The Provincial Government is proposing significant changes to the education

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Interested in being a delegate for this year’s Provincial Council (AGM)?

All RETTA members are invited to attend the Manitoba Teachers’ Society meeting of the Provincial Council. What is the Provincial Council? Provincial Council is the highest decision-making body of the Society, and it ultimately gives direction to the MTS. What is the Provincial Council meeting? The Provincial Council meeting is

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COVID-19 Related FAQs- January

On behalf of the entire RETTA executive, we wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you had a chance to rest and stay safe and healthy. Since September, we have received many questions surrounding issues such as sick time, workload, collective bargaining and wellness. Click here for a

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Collective Bargaining Update

I heard that there is new legislation introduced for centralized bargaining. What does this mean? The provincial government introduced two new Bills on November 2nd. Bill 45- The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba Teachers’ Society Amendment Act and Bill 64- The Education Modernization Act. Bill 45 amends the Public Schools

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COVID-19 Related FAQS- December

On behalf of the entire RETTA executive, please know that we all hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time. Since September, we have received many questions surrounding issues such as sick time, workload, collective bargaining and wellness. Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions that

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COVID-19 Related FAQs- November

On behalf of the entire RETTA executive, please know that we all hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time. Since September, we have received many questions surrounding issues such as sick time, workload, collective bargaining and wellness. Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions that

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How to Write to Your Local MLA

RETTA members, Many, if not all of you, have specific and personal concerns surrounding Bill 64: The Education Modernization Act and/or Better Education Starts Today: Putting Students First,  a document the government has developed in response to the recommendations of the K-12 Education Commission Report. Our government must hear the voices

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A Letter to Members

Dear RETTA Members, With the recent Government announcement that schools in the North and Metro regions would be moving to Level Orange on Friday, October 23th, the results will once again impact not only our members but all staff, students, and the broader community. The potential for this scenario has

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PPDF Applications OPEN Thursday, Oct. 22

After delays due to COVID-19, we are now accepting PPDF application’s ONLINE ONLY, except for the Collaborative Professional Learning Projects, which may be submitted via the divisional mail. Applications for the first semester open on Thursday, October 22nd. From then on, the opening dates will remain as stated on the

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New RETTA Member Welcome Event

Dear new RETTA members, Welcome to your Local union!! Each year the River East Transcona Teachers’ Association puts on a New Member Welcome Event at Smitty’s on Henderson. The purpose of the event is to welcome new RETTA members to their Local union, introduce them to their Local leadership and

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