The TBU is seeking letters of interest for Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Officer

At the 2021-2022 TBU AGM on May 4th, a motion was passed to create a new TBU Executive position. The Equity and Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Officer will

• be a voting member of the Executive;

• act as a resource person in the Bargaining Unit which may include reviewing local OSSTF/FEESO policies, bylaws, events, communications, and processes from an equity perspective to advance equity at the local level;

• assist in the creation and maintenance of accessible and inclusive local practices and processes to remove barriers to participation;

• build awareness on equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive issues;

• liaise with other Bargaining Units’ Equity, Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Officers to collaborate and share resources; and

• support and amplify members of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and equity-seeking groups within the Bargaining Unit.

The Equity and Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Officer’s position will be arranged for election at the AGM in odd-numbered years. The two year term of office of the Equity and Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Officer shall commence July 1st and end June 30th two years later.

Letters of interest are due to TBU Parliamentary Chair, Dan Hawkins (dan.hawkins@d18.osstf.ca) by June 6th at 4:30 pm.