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February 22, 2017 Manitoba students and teachers packed all three levels of the Burton Cummings Theatre for I Love to Read Live hosted by Virgin Radio 103.1 and sponsored by The Manitoba Teachers’ Societ... Read More...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...