Celebrate Teachers Feb. 12-18
February 9, 2017
Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week - February 12 – 18
Celebrating the tremendous influence of Manitoba teachers on children’s lives
Remember those teachers who showed you kindness, ... Read More...
School Funding News Disappoints
February 1, 2017
Students Shortchanged by Public School Funding Announcement
The Manitoba Government has announced an additional $13.1 million in funding for public schools for 2017-18.
"An investmen... Read More...
COSL Election Information
January 31, 2017
COSL Notice of Call for Election
An election will be held for two COSL Leadership Team positions. Both positions are three-year terms commencing immediately after the 2017 COSL AGM.... Read More...
AGM Information & PX Nominations
January 30, 2017
The Complete Guide to Preparing for Provincial Council (AGM)
MTS has prepared a booklet for teachers attending Provincial Council (AGM).
The Complete Guide to Preparing for Provincia... Read More...
Labour eyes future meetings
January 5, 2017
Today Manitoba’s largest public sector unions and the Manitoba Federation of Labour met with the Minister of Finance, at his request.
The meeting was the first of what we expect to b... Read More...
PISA puts focus on poverty
Dec. 6, 2016
Both MTS President Norm Gould and Education Minister Ian Wishart say poverty must be addressed to improve outcomes in Manitoba schools.
The two were reacting to the release of the latest test... Read More...
Pallister: Wage “pause” coming
Nov. 23, 2016
Premier Brian Pallister continues to suggest a freeze in public sector wages is in the works, but says he won’t release details for the time being.
Speaking with reporters on Nov. 22 he said... Read More...
Literacy, numeracy govt. focus
Nov. 21, 2016
The province says it will develop a long-term strategy aimed at improving literacy and numeracy in Manitoba.
The pledge was part of the Speech from the Throne on Nov. 21, opening the second ... Read More...
Teachers and the U of M strike
November 4, 2016
A 1,000-strong crush of students, teachers, labour groups and public supporters made a noisy and visible display of their backing for striking University of Manitoba faculty me... Read More...
MTS Needs You
The Manitoba Teachers’ Society is encouraging teachers who want to help plot the course of the Society over the next several years.
MTS hopes more members put their names forward for openings on the provinci... Read More...