I've been involved in OSSTF in various Districts since 1999 standing up for OTs. I have been to 13 AMPAs, including 4 where I ran for OTF governor, fighting to save our pensions.
OTs are a small number relative to contract teachers. All too often the concerns and interests of the OTs can be overlooked by such a majority. I understand the AMPA parliamentary format and what it takes to speak up for you. I have authored and seconded motions, and have been specifically asked by OT Delegates from other districts to support their motions and stand at the mic. I attend the many votes, talk to leaders at breaks and during questioning periods. My evenings at AMPA are spent networking with OTs from other locals and building communication and support networks. Electing me to attend AMPA again is giving me the chance to advocate for you, the OTs! I see AMPA as a job - I am sent to represent you. If that’s how I work on a weekend conference, uniting people imagine what good I can do for OTs as your president. Give me the power to make a difference for you, for all of us. Apart from AMPA, OTs across the province continue to communicate with me and share their experiences. I have learned their is much we as OTs can gain, if we ask, rather than settle.
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I have a history of speaking up for the interests of OTs, whether it be at local levels on OT Committees, PD Committees or Collective Bargaining Committees. Union involvement over the years has seen me hold posts of OT Secretary, OT Rep, and OT Chief Negotiator in different locals. I sought to be named to various committees here in D12 as well. I DO have the diverse experience to represent you and know how to do it effectively. I am experienced – don’t listen to any false rumors otherwise.
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More importantly, I have the provincial experience representing OT interests, be it at CBC (Collective Bargaining) conferences, and 3 OSSTF Summer Leaderships. I am comfortable, confident and experienced standing up for OTs on the provincial stage. I will do whatever I can to voice your concerns. Call provincial people, talk to OTs elsewhere in the province... they know who I am and how hard I work to help OTs. (without compensation for it)
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