Calling all existing and aspiring Local executive members! The MTS Local Leadership Learning Series (L3) is designed with seasoned, newly minted and aspiring leaders in mind. Through a series of concise, online monthly workshops they will explore a range of topics aimed at promoting your personal and professional growth, rooted

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

Have questions about maternity or parental leaves? Then register for one of our two information sessions coming up in October or March. Pre-register by contacting the RETTA office via email/phone (registration deadline for the October session is noon, Tuesday, October 4th).

Your 2022-2022 RETTA Executive Congratulations and a big thank-you to all the members who put their name forward to serve on next year’s River East Transcona Teachers’ Association Executive Board. The time, dedication and commitment these members put towards serving the 1,300 members of RETTA is invaluable. Your 2022-2023 RETTA

Notice of Call for RETTA Executive Elections! If you are interested in running for a RETTA executive position, please read the information below: 1. Nominations for election to The River East Transcona Teachers’ Association Executive are now being accepted. 2. Candidates for nominations are to provide a professional biography and/or

On January 31st, 2022, the Manitoba Government proclaimed Bill 45: The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba Teachers’ Society Amendment Act. This is the legislation that establishes centralized (provincial) bargaining for teachers in Manitoba. There are a few things to note with this change that folks may be interested in. Bill

Welcome back, RETTA members. I hope you had the opportunity to get some rest during the winter break and that you and those around you stayed healthy. Unfortunately, it looks like we are headed into more uncertainty and I wish I could offer some clarity. What I can tell you

I want to let all members know how much I admire your resilience, patience, and flexibility as you have made it through the first four months of this school year. It has been another difficult year for those of us in public education, and I know that many of you

On January 1, 2022, counselling services to MTS (RETTA) members—and now their eligible family members too—will be provided through HumanaCare, an integrated provider of counselling and support services in Canada with more than 150 counsellors right here in Manitoba. Services include individual therapy, as well as counselling for family and

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