The Manitoba Teachers’ Society

What The Manitoba Teachers’ Society does

The Manitoba Teachers' Society (MTS) is a professional association and certified teachers' union representing more than 17,000 public school educators across Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1918 and formally organized in 1919 (originally as the Manitoba Teachers' Federation, renamed in 1942), MTS operates from its headquarters at 191 Harcourt Street in Winnipeg and a secondary disability benefits office on Portage Avenue, supported by approximately 80 staff. The Society functions as the exclusive collective bargaining agent for teachers in all 37 anglophone school divisions under provincial jurisdiction, and is affiliated with the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) and Education International for national and global advocacy. Membership is automatic for all public school teachers in Manitoba, with 40 local associations and 35+ Special Area Groups of Educators (SAGE) providing grassroots structure.

MTS delivers services across three operational pillars: (1) Labour Relations and Teacher Welfare, encompassing collective bargaining, the MTS-owned Disability Benefits Plan, Group Benefits administered through Manitoba Blue Cross and Canada Life, and pension representation on the Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund (TRAF) board; (2) Professional Development, including Professional Learning Services workshops, the Teacher-Led Learning Team (TLLT), university-accredited Field-Led Courses (in partnership with COSL, MASS, and MSBA), SAGE conferences, the Beginning Teachers program, and curated Lesson Plans; and (3) Member Support, including the MTS Kii wellness and counselling program (rebranded from HumanaCare in January 2025), the Grants Program, Teacher Regulation services, and the Workplace Safety & Health program. The Society also publishes the MB Teacher Magazine three times annually with a circulation of 17,000. Recent regulatory milestones include the launch of the Manitoba Teacher Registry and Commissioner of Teacher Professional Conduct office in January 2025, new Teacher Competency Standards effective September 2025, and Bill 225 (Universal Early Reading Screening) passed in November 2025.

Revenue is generated primarily through mandatory membership dues paid by all public school teachers in Manitoba, supplemented by workshop fees (e.g., $175 TLLT booking fees, $20 per support staff attendee) and investment returns on the Disability Benefits Plan reserves. The Society is a private, member-governed nonprofit entity with no parent company, no external funding rounds, and no M&A activity. It is governed by a Provincial Executive elected annually at Provincial Council, with an elected President, Vice-President, and 13 Members-at-Large. A Circle of Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Holders was established in March 2026 to provide ongoing governance guidance. MTS does not operate proprietary technology products; its core digital infrastructure consists of a member portal (My Profile) and the Collective Bargaining System document-retrieval platform.

Name

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society

Legal name

The Manitoba Teachers' Society

Website

https://mbteach.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Manitoba Teachers' Society is a professional association and union representing more than 17,000 public school teachers across Manitoba, Canada. It provides collective bargaining, professional development, disability and group benefits, pension representation, and wellness services through 40 local associations and 37 SAGE organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teachers Union Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Training, Professional Development & Education Leadership (BPADAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Workforce & Professional Standards Policy Research (EDADADAG), Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM)

Keywords

• Teachers union representation
• Collective bargaining services
• Professional development training
• Teacher benefits administration
• Education advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The Manitoba Teachers' Society operates as a professional association and union for public school teachers in Manitoba. All public school teachers are automatically members and pay membership fees. The society uses these fees to fund collective bargaining, professional development, advocacy, member benefits including disability plans and wellness services (MTS Kii), and publication services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Manitoba Teachers' Society operates as a nonprofit professional association and union representing more than 17,000 Manitoba public school teachers across 40 local associations. It functions as the exclusive statutory collective bargaining agent for 37 anglophone school divisions and provides member services including collective bargaining representation, professional development (Professional Learning Services, TLLT, Field-Led Courses, SAGE), benefits administration (Disability Benefits Plan, Group Benefits, TRAF pension representation), wellness services (MTS Kii), teacher regulation support, workplace safety and health resources, and the MB Teacher Magazine.

Product overview

The Manitoba Teachers' Society (MTS) operates as a dual-function organization combining professional development services with collective bargaining representation for over 17,000 Manitoba public school teachers. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of member services organized into three interconnected pillars: (1) Teacher Welfare & Labour Relations, encompassing collective bargaining representation, provincial agreements for 37 school divisions, the Disability Benefits Plan (short-term and long-term disability insurance), Group Benefits (health, dental, life insurance via Manitoba Blue Cross and Canada Life), and the Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund (TRAF); (2) Professional Development, delivered through Professional Learning Services workshops, the Teacher-Led Learning Team (TLLT) for school-site sessions, Field-Led Courses (university-accredited leadership certification), Special Area Groups of Educators (SAGE - 37 field-specific organizations), Beginning Teachers programming, and curated Lesson Plans; and (3) Member Support Services, including the MTS Kii wellness and counselling program (rebranded January 2025 from HumanaCare), the Grants Program for member and association initiatives, Teacher Regulation services under the new Commissioner framework, and Workplace Safety & Health training. The Society also publishes the MB Teacher Magazine and operates the Collective Bargaining System as a dedicated web platform. Key recent product launches include the MTS Kii rebrand, MB Teacher Registry, new Teacher Competency Standards, Bill 225 Universal Early Reading Screening, and the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COSL (Council of School Leaders): An organization within MTS that provides leadership and support to all Principals and Vice Principals in Manitoba.
• ÉFM (Éducatrices et éducateurs francophones du Manitoba)
• MTS Kii

Products and services

• Collective Bargaining Representation MTS engages in collective bargaining and negotiations to improve economic benefits, professional rights, pension benefits, and working conditions for over 17,000 Manitoba public school teachers across 37 anglophone and francophone school divisions. It is the statutory bargaining agent for all 37 anglophone school divisions under provincial jurisdiction.
• MTS Kii A wellness and support program providing MTS members and eligible family members with one-on-one counselling, family and relationship counselling, grief and bereavement support, substance use support, depression support, work-related stress support, diet and nutrition counselling, and legal and financial counselling services.
• Disability Benefits Plan MTS-owned and operated short-term and long-term disability insurance plan providing income replacement (approximately 80% of net monthly income), rehabilitation support, and continued pension accrual for members unable to work due to medical conditions.
• Group Benefits Health benefits including extended health plans, group dental plans, group life insurance, and Canada Life portable benefits accessible to MTS members, with Manitoba Blue Cross coverage available for substitute teachers.
• Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund (TRAF) Representation Pension plan representation and administration support for all public school teachers in Manitoba, with MTS holding three representatives on the seven-person TRAF governing board and providing pre-retirement seminars for members age 48 and older.
• Professional Learning Services Professional development workshops and events organized by the Professional and French Language Services Department, offered both in-person and online (weekday, evening, and Saturday sessions), covering topics aligned with teacher competency standards and educational best practices.
• Teacher Regulation Services Regulatory support services assisting members in navigating the Commissioner of Teacher Professional Conduct process, including guidance on the Teacher Registry, competency standards compliance, and complaint management procedures.
• Workplace Safety & Health Program Safety and health services including training, education, and resources for local WSH representatives, compliance support under The Workplace Safety and Health Act, violent incident reporting, harassment prevention, and committee development guidance.
• Collective Bargaining System A dedicated web-based platform (intranet.mbteach.org/cbs) allowing collective bargaining teams to manage the collective bargaining process through a browser interface, providing access to supporting information, historical agreements through full-text searching, and hypertext browsing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Representing over 17,000 Manitoba educators
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTS is affiliated with the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF/FCE), which represents teachers nationally. MTS participates in joint initiatives including the joint declaration against the use of the Notwithstanding Clause in labour negotiations, representing over 420,000 teachers across Canada.
• Éducatrices et éducateurs francophones du Manitoba (ÉFM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉFM is the French-language educators' association affiliated with MTS, providing services and resources in French to members. MTS provides Professional and French Language Services department to support French school and immersion teachers.
• Council of School Leaders (COSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOSL is an organization existing within MTS structure to provide leadership and support to all Principals and Vice-Principals. COSL works on educational administration issues and promotes professional development for school leaders.
• Education InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal union federation for teachers and education workers. MTS contributed $5,000 donation to Education International's Solidarity Fund in support of Palestinian teachers, demonstrating international solidarity commitments.
• Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (MASS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing and offering Field-Led Courses as part of the Provincial Certificate in School Leadership program, along with COSL and MSBA.
• Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing and offering Field-Led Courses as part of the Provincial Certificate in School Leadership program, along with COSL and MASS.
• United Way WinnipegmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTS received the 2025 Spirit of Collaboration Award alongside Metro School Divisions, recognizing collaborative community initiatives. MTS has long supported United Way Winnipeg campaigns.
• Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund (TRAF)coreOthersTRAF is the pension plan for all public school teachers in Manitoba. MTS has three representatives on TRAF's seven-person board of directors, with other members appointed by the provincial government.
• Manitoba Blue CrosscoreOthersProvides health and dental benefits for substitute teachers in Manitoba through the Substitute Teachers' Plan offered by MTS.
• Canada LifecoreOthersProvides Portable Benefits for MTS members including life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and critical illness coverage through the group benefits plan.
• Manitoba Federation of LabourmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTS participates in the Manitoba Federation of Labour, working on issues affecting workers including education funding and workplace safety. MFL published a report on sensory rooms in schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ontario Teachers' Federation: Federation representing Ontario teachers through affiliated unions; structurally analogous to MTS as a provincial teacher federation providing bargaining, professional development, and member benefits, but operating in a much larger jurisdiction.
• Nova Scotia Teachers Union: Provincial union representing Nova Scotia teachers with comparable bargaining, professional development, and member services mandate; another CTF-affiliated direct peer.
• Alberta Teachers' Association: Professional association of Alberta teachers delivering collective bargaining, PD, and member welfare services; directly comparable mandate and service mix to MTS, with shared CTF affiliation.
• Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation: Provincial teacher federation in neighbouring Saskatchewan providing near-identical services to MTS including bargaining, professional development, and benefits — most direct geographic and structural peer.
• Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario: Ontario federation of elementary teachers offering parallel collective bargaining and PD services; comparable organizational model though narrower teacher segment.
• British Columbia Teachers' Federation: Provincial union and professional association for BC public school teachers with similar mandate of collective bargaining, professional development, and member services — the closest functional twin to MTS at scale.
• New Brunswick Teachers' Federation: Provincial teacher federation in New Brunswick providing collective bargaining and professional services to its teacher membership; another small-province CTF peer with comparable structure to MTS.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Teachers' Federation: National umbrella federation that MTS is affiliated with; not a direct competitor but the parent-level advocacy organization operating at the federal level for 420,000+ Canadian teachers.

Regional players

• Fédération des syndicats de l'enseignement (FSE-CSQ): Quebec federation of teaching unions; comparable in mandate but operates under Quebec's distinct labour regime, making it a regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Others

• Manitoba Federation of Labour: Provincial labour federation of which MTS is a member; adjacent ecosystem participant providing cross-union coordination on workplace issues rather than competing with MTS for teacher representation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/manitobateachers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ManitobaTeachers
• Facebookfacebook.com/manitobateachers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-manitoba-teachers-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/mbteachers

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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