ABOUT US
The Fort La Bosse Teachers’ Association (FLBTA) represents teachers and substitute teachers working in the Fort La Bosse School Division. As one of 39 local associations within The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS), we work to protect the rights of our members, promote professionalism, and support quality public education across our communities.
We serve members by providing advocacy, resources, and representation in matters related to employment, benefits, and professional development. We also foster connection and solidarity among educators in our region.
OUR OBJECTIVES
To further the aims of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS).
To promote collegiality and professional spirit among educators in our division.
To safeguard and advance the interests of the teaching profession.
To support the best possible learning environment through fair working conditions.
To promote and advance the cause of public education.
To take action on any issue affecting members, in alignment with MTS policies.
To engage the public in matters related to education.
CURRENT EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
President: C. Johnson (Mary Montgomery School)
Vice President: L. Pearn (Mary Montgomery School)
Secretary: D. Friesen (Virden Collegiate Institute)
Treasurer: L. Barrate (Elkhorn School)
Awards: R. West (Virden Junior High)
Education Finance: T. Mitchell (Kola School)
Employee Benefits: C. McPhee (Virden Collegiate Institute)
Equity & Social Justice: S. Mitchell (Elkhorn School)
Professional Development: R. Halland (Mary Montgomery School)
Public Relations: S. Simpson (Goulter School)
Indigenous Voice & Action: T. Hayward (Virden Collegiate Institute)
Workplace Safety & Health: L. Barrate (Elkhorn School)
School Representatives:
L. Garcia (Mary Montgomery School)
R. West (Virden Junior High)
E. Wray (Reston School)
P. Wallace (Oak Lake Community School)
M. Lanouette (Division Office)
J. Sabourin (Elkhorn School)
K. Lees (Goulter School)
P. Jamieson (Colony Schools)
ROOTED IN A CENTURY OF ADVOCACY
As a local of MTS, FLBTA is part of a long tradition of teacher advocacy in Manitoba. Since 1919, MTS has worked to protect teachers' rights, improve working conditions, and support public schools. What began with 17 teachers meeting in a Winnipeg gymnasium has grown into a province-wide union and professional organization representing over 16,000 educators.