WTA Committees
Annual General Meeting – This committee is responsible for bringing forward any bylaw, policy changes, or action resolutions, for consideration at the Annual General Meeting of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society. The AGM, or Provincial Council, consists of representatives from each of Manitoba’s 38 local associations, and is the ultimate decision making body of the MTS. Resolutions recommended by this committee also must pass through Executive and Council. The committee is also responsible for the organization of our delegation, including training, and accommodations.
Bargaining – This committee meets to discuss the collective bargaining for the WTA. The committee collects information from members on improvements to the collective agreement. Delegations for provincial regional meetings and bargaining seminars will selected from members of this committee.
Credentials – This committee of council is the greeters at our Council meetings. They maintain the attendance of each meeting.
Distinguished Service Award – This committee meets to process any nominations for the Distinguished Service Award.
Elections and Nominations – This committee of council is responsible for seeking nominees for, and the organization of the annual election of the WTA Executive.
Equity and Social Justice – This committee seeks to examine and make recommendations to the executive or council for action/response concerning equity and social justice.
Finance – The principal job of this committee is the creation of an annual budget and recommended fee, and manages the investments of the association.. The committee is also responsible for granting committee over-expenditures throughout the year.
Group Benefits – This committee reviews the BlueCross plans and makes recommendations to the MTS Group Benefits Standing Committee to improve and enhance the plan. They also plan WTA Maternity/Parental/Adoptive leave seminars.
Indigenous Voice and Action – This committee seeks to to understand and support the unique experiences of Indigenous members in our association.
Monitoring – Members of this committee share the task of attending each meeting of the Board of Trustees, and reporting back to the WTA President.
Social – This committee is responsible for planning social events, including, but not limited to the annual Retirement Reception.
Substitutes – This is a committee meets to discuss issues related to our substitute teachers. The committee may also provide professional development and support for substitute teachers.
Wellness – This committee is responsible for addressing Teacher Wellness. They are also responsible for reviewing and approving WTA Teacher Wellness grants.
Workplace Safety and Health – This committee discusses issues related to Workplace Safety and Health of importance to our members. The Chair meets with the WSD Safety Advisors regularly through the year.