Dealing with Lockdown Concerns
Recent events in Ontario and beyond have a lot of people thinking about lockdown procedures in their schools.
Voices
Ushering In Change (From the General Secretary)
When I became General Secretary three years ago, I was charged with ushering in significant change.
Standing Together for All Ontarians (From the President)
As a federation, everyday we have the opportunity to walk the talk.
Moving Forward
ETFO leaders and staff have worked hard to secure collective agreements for all 78,000 members. Through it all ETFO members have stood together. Thank you.
Bargaining for Better Schools
I’d like to start by thanking you. It’s been a long and stressful 14 months of central bargaining for members.
Meeting the Needs of Members
ETFO has proven itself over and over again this year. Let’s start with our finances.
Uncertainty and New Beginnings
On Friday, September 11, after just seven days of bargaining, the Ontario Public School Boards Association and government negotiators told the mediator facilitating our discussions they “were done” and wouldn’t negotiate further with ETFO. In effect, they walked away from the table.
Tackling Misconceptions about Ontario Regulation 274/12
Ontario Regulation 274/12 (also called “Regulation 274”) was filed by the provincial government on September 11, 2012 under the Education Act. Regulation 274 establishes consistent and transparent steps all publicly funded school boards in Ontario are required to follow when hiring for long-term occasional (LTO) and new permanent teaching positions.
Job Action for Teachers and OTs (From the President)
As I write this column, central bargaining for teachers and occasional teachers has ceased and ETFO members have begun “Phase 1” of a province-wide, work-to-rule strike action that started on May 11.