A Pleasure and an Honour
I want to start my last column for Voice by saying a big thank you to ETFO members, ETFO leaders and ETFO staff.
Union Involvement
ETFO is Prepared for Challenges
ETFO had five days of respectful talks at the central bargaining table this summer with the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and the Council of Trustees’ Association.
Working Together to Make Our Voices Heard
In recent years, ETFO has shifted as an organization. While we have always been committed to equity and social justice, we, as a union of educators, are increasingly recognizing the importance of our solidarity with other social movements.
A Time of New Beginnings
The fall is a time of new beginnings. As members settle into a new school year, we at provincial office are getting our programs up and running, working on implementing the motions delegates passed at the annual meeting and ensuring we have the best services in place for you, the members.
Participating in Your Union
As a member, you have many opportunities to make your voice heard. Being active allows you to engage in important political and social issues and to connect your communities and interests with your union.
Staples Can’t Replace Support: What Our Schools Actually Need
Your dedication, collaboration and unwavering commitment to your students, your colleagues and the future of public education form the bedrock of our union.
Collective Bargaining 2026
Gail Bannister-Clarke writes about bargaining over the summer, the impact of cuts where students need support the most and the importance of smaller classes.
Getting Politically Active and Engaged
Sarah Whalen writes about the many opportunities available to ETFO members to get involved in their union.
A Crisis in Public Education Manufactured by This Government's Systemic Underfunding
With dozens of programs, new resources, campaigns, lobbying efforts, ministry meetings and all the other work ETFO does to support members, the fall has been a very busy time at provincial office.
From the Editor
The winter issue of Voice comes on the heels of a province-wide listening tour for ETFO released officers as members get ready for what is widely believed to be an early provincial election.