Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario

ETFO launches tools to challenge racism and celebrate the achievements of Black Canadians

maya.bhullar — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:31:39 +0000

Black advocacy, efforts to challenge racism a job for all including educators

For Black History month, ETFO has released a poster with 12 Black Order of Ontario awardees and, later this year, will release curriculum resources focusing on Black history, culture and issues.

ETFO condemns Turkish governmnet's mass suspension of over 15,000 teachers

dmolenhuis — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:11:47 +0000

ETFO condemns Turkish governmnet's mass suspension of over 15,000 teachers

The Turkish government's repression after a failed coup attempt has received near universal condemnation from international organizations, unions, and civil society groups including the ETFO.

ETFO's professional resources bringing public elementary schools new perspectives on Aboriginal history, issues

dmolenhuis — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:04:56 +0000

ETFO's professional resources bringing public elementary schools new perspectives on Aboriginal history, issues

As Canada marks National Aboriginal History Month in June, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario is forging new perspectives in Aboriginal history and issues.

Aging school buildings prompt ETFO to join call for national ban on asbestos

dmolenhuis — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:10:46 +0000

Aging school buildings prompt ETFO to join call for national ban on asbestos

With asbestos in aging school buildings a leading health concern, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has added its voice to the call for a national ban on asbestos.

Bill 115 court challenge to protect democratic rights of education workers resumes Monday

rabble staff — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:37:47 +0000

Bill 115 court challenge to protect democratic rights of education workers resumes Monday

The Ontario government's Bill 115 stripped the education sector of its right to bargain collectively and violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

ETFO joins calls for public hearings on Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal

Kaitlin McNabb — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 13:25:14 +0000

ETFO joins calls for public hearings on Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal

"Such trade deals have restricted our government's ability to regulate in the public interest while at the same time protecting and privileging the interests of multinational corporations," said ETFO.

ETFO teachers, occasional teachers ratify central agreement

rabble staff — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:44:05 +0000

ETFO teachers, occasional teachers ratify central agreement

Teacher and occasional teacher members of ETFO have voted to ratify the central agreement reached with the Ontario Public School Boards' Association and the government.

ETFO reaches tentative agreement at central bargaining table

rabble staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:05:46 +0000

ETFO reaches tentative agreement at central bargaining table

ETFO is advising its members to suspend strike action in light of a tentative agreement that has been reached with the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) and the provincial government.

ETFO escalates strike action to compel OPSBA, government to return to bargaining table

rabble staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:38:02 +0000

ETFO escalates strike action to compel OPSBA, government to return to bargaining table

ETFO will be escalating its current Phase 3 strike action. Beginning Wednesday, October 28, ETFO teacher and occasional teacher members will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities.

Elementary teachers not taking any actions that jeopardize student safety

rabble staff — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:39:28 +0000

Elementary teachers not taking any actions that jeopardize student safety

Teachers and occasional teachers are continuing to provide daily instruction to students and have the safety of their students as a prime objective.

Inadequate terms that ignore elementary issues push ETFO to escalate work-to-rule action

rabble staff — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:02:47 +0000

Inadequate terms that ignore elementary issues push ETFO to escalate work-to-rule action

ETFO has escalated its work-to-rule strike action because the terms it was offered by the Liberal government and the OPSBA in early September are inadequate and ignore elementary school issues.

OPSBA and government walk away from central bargaining table

rabble staff — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:41:33 +0000

OPSBA and government walk away from central bargaining table

OPSBA and the government refused to continue discussions after seven lengthy days of bargaining.

Canadians need a government that will support a strong labour movement

rabble staff — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:04:26 +0000

Canadians need a government that will support a strong labour movement

"Unions have won many employment rights for everyone. They continue to fight for social justice and equality and reach out to those whose lives have been worsened by precarious jobs."

ETFO to extend work-to-rule strike action in September

rabble staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:04:01 +0000

ETFO to extend work-to-rule strike action in September

Teacher and occasional teacher (OT) members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will begin a phase 2 work-to-rule strike action on the first work day of the 2015-2016 school year.

Honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women

rabble staff — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:45:30 +0000

Honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women

Walking With Our Sisters is a commemorative art installation of 1,800 pairs of moccasin vamps uniquely designed to honour the lives of Indigenous women, children and Two-Spirit people.