Manitoba Teachers Society

• Manitoba school divisions seek ‘uncertified’ substitute teachers amid shortage

  Manitoba school divisions dealing with supply staff shortages are looking to hire substitutes, and the job posting calls for 'uncertified' teachers.

  Education

  Jan 24
  
• Manitoba schools prepare for in-class learning, new contact tracing strategy

  Seven Oaks School Division's superintendent told 680 CJOB he's hopeful that the steps being taken will be enough.

  Education

  Jan 14, 2022
  
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• Manitoba teachers call on government for a back-to-school vaccine mandate for staff

  The motion calls on the government to mandate the vaccine for school staff with the exception of those with medical/religious reasons as to why they cannot be vaccinated.

  Education

  Aug 17, 2021
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• Two more Winnipeg schools move to remote learning due to COVID-19

  École South Pointe and École St. Avila in Pembina Trails School Division are moving to remote learning amid COVID-19. Both schools will feature at-home learning until mid-May.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2021
• Bowman among those calling for changes to Manitoba vaccine prioritization

  The current system prioritizes older Manitobans, but Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is among those asking the province to consider a strategy that goes beyond age.

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2021
• Calls to prioritize vaccines for essential workers in Manitoba amid rising COVID-19 variant cases

  As COVID-19 variants rise from coast-to-coast, some are saying the province needs to move essential and critical service workers higher in the vaccine priority list.

  Health

  Apr 8, 2021
• Sculpture honouring teachers unveiled at WAG’s new Inuit art centre

  A new piece of permanent artwork, commissioned by the Manitoba Teachers' Society (MTS), has been unveiled at the Winnipeg Art Gallery's new Inuit art centre.

  Education

  Jan 22, 2021
• Manitoba teachers, parents anxious as some students return to class, others stay home

  Manitoba Teachers Society president James Bedford said remote learning is causing a lot of anxiety for teachers as school resumes after the holiday break.

  Education

  Jan 4, 2021
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• Three weeks away, still no decision on extended Christmas break for students

  The holiday break in Manitoba is now three weeks away, but officials still haven't made a decision on whether students will be getting an extended break this year.

  Education

  Nov 27, 2020
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• Manitoba Teachers’ Society calling for more school funding: ‘Working conditions are deteriorating’

  The Manitoba Teachers' Society is calling on the Manitoba government to put $85.4 million in federal education funding to use.

  Education

  Nov 5, 2020