The function of this committee shall be to:
1) provide information and opportunities to attend information sessions in relation to group insurance, maternity leave/parental leave/adoption leave, the retirement process, financial planning, sick leave and other collective agreement topics.
2) propose amendments, effect changes to the Local provisions of the collective agreement.
3) keep the Executive Committee, Council of Representatives and teachers of the bargaining unit informed on matters pertaining to the progress of central and Local negotiations.
From the members of TWC, a Negotiating Sub-Committee (NSC) is identified to negotiate the new Collective Agreement. The term of the TWC is for the duration of the negotiation of the Collective Agreement. Meetings occur on a monthly basis throughout the school year until a settlement has been concluded.

The Chair of the Teacher Welfare Committee is Kim Webb.