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From Your Executive Team:
We recognize the seriousness and the stress that the pandemic has placed upon our members. We also understand the importance of working together in the times of crisis and in exercising compassionate self-care.

The situation with COVID-19 is evolving rapidly, which requires us to be diligent and up to date on the information as it changes.
Below are links to sources of accurate information. Follow us on twitter and facebook as we do our best to send out the latest information.

If you have questions relating to sick leave, call Teacher Welfare. If you have questions related to board policies, call Member Services. 1-800-232-77208.
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Foothills Local No. 16
Attended Convention and want to make a claim? 
There's a form for that....

… there is a new claim form for Convention claims only and is to be used for Convention 2020. There are limits placed on certain claim items. A copy of the form is under the local documents link. Your local CSR Representative and PD committee are happy to answer any questions you may have. Stay tuned for a new PD Handbook.


Thank you to our members who attended the general meeting of the Bargaining Unit (BUGUM) on March 10th. Stay tuned... 
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Take the Pledge
Show your support for public education by taking the pledge at www.ibelieveinpubliced.ca  The web site asks visitors to affirm their support for public education and the following belief statements,
  1. I believe all students should be able to learn in small-sized classes.
  2. I believe all students with special learning needs should receive the supports and resources they require for success.
  3. I believe all students should have the opportunity to benefit from fully-funded junior kindergarten and full-day kindergarten programs.
  4. I believe all students should have access to a teacher-certificated school counsellor in their school.