District Committees & Member Engagment

The Standing Committees of the District are: 

the Communications / Political Action Committee (CPAC)

CPAC is the committee responsible for coordination of political activity, including interactions with Federal, Provincial and Municipal representatives. This committee advises the District around issues of lobbying, election response and labour council involvement. CPAC is also responsible for the nomination and selection process for our My Federation and Excellence in Education awards. 

TBU Executive Liaisons: Chris Clarke, Stephen Hellenier, Taylor Ellis

OTBU Executive Liaisons: TBD

the Equity and Diversity Committee; 

The Equity and Diversity Committee is an advisory group to promote antiracist and anti oppression knowledge in our union. We also believe in putting union force behind broader issues of human rights. We consider options for training offerings, run book clubs, maintain a lending library and participate in board-generated committees and training opportunities. 

District Executive Liaisons: Chris Clarke, Christina Thomas

OTBU Executive Liaisons: TBD

the Health and Safety Committee; 

The Health and Safety Committee meets twice yearly to discuss emerging issues of the inspection and reporting process at our schools. Each school is expected to have their H&S representative participate in 4 quarterly inspections at their site, and these meetings with our office. We use this committee to promote Safety for All, and to improve reporting structures in our school board.

TBU Executive Liaisons: Chris Clarke, Melanie Parkin, Taylor Ellis

OTBU Executive Liaisons: TBD

the Educational Services Committee; 

This committee oversees a budget line to support individual member PD (via reimbursement after an application), as well as advising the District regarding potential PD offerings within our union.

TBU Executive Liaison: Jeff Bird

the Member Engagement Committee; 

This is a District Committee who meets to discuss and plan ways to engage our members with The Union. In the past we have planned events, created the community sponsorship program, and during the pandemic we were able to support Branches financially to help staff wellness.

TBU Executive Liaisons: Trish Bevan, Jen Buchner