The 2023 CTF/FCE Teacher Collective Bargaining Conference (TCBC), co-hosted by the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers, will be held at the InterContinental Montreal (360 Saint-Antoine Street West), June 4-6. Please save the date in your calendar.
The CTF/FCE invites you to contribute to the program by submitting a workshop proposal related to the key topics (see below).
Overview
The CTF/FCE Teacher Collective Bargaining Conference (TCBC) is designed for bargaining staff and lead negotiators, human resource professionals, strategic communicators, researchers, and subject matter experts from CTF/FCE Member, Associate, and Partner Organizations.
Aiming to build bargaining power in the face of an ever-challenging environment, the theme "Key Bargaining Issues of Our Time" sets the stage to deepen and broaden perspectives by exploring the following key topics:
- ·Preparing for arbitration
- ·Countering legislative interference
- ·Diversity and equity at the table
- ·Teacher shortage
- ·Workload and mental health
- ·Strategic communication in support of bargaining
- ·Learning methods and teacher working conditions
- The TCBC features keynote speakers, panels, workshops, and more.
Format and Timing
- Workshops must relate to the Conference key topics and be tailored to the primary audience.
- Workshops are 75 minutes in length.
- Facilitation should actively engage participants throughout the session, and allow time for Q&A throughout and/or at the end of the session.
Process and deadline to submit a proposal
- Please fill out the attached form by March 3, 2023.
- Presenters whose submissions have been selected will be informed by March 9, 2023.
- Workshop submission forms must be signed by the Executive Director or designate of your organization to be considered.
- Workshop presenters from CTF/FCE Member or Associate Organizations receive free registration to the event.
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses other than meals offered at the Conference are the responsibility of the workshop presenter's organization. Please advise the CTF/FCE if your organization requires assistance for covering expenses related to your participation as a presenter.
- The CTF/FCE reimburses for release time if applicable.
