Debi Wells: Teacher, Union Leader, Social Activist
Teacher, union leader, political/social activist, wife and mother, Wells is a person who wears a variety of hats, often simultaneously.
Women
A Tap on the Shoulder Bears Fruit
When both of her parents died within months of each other, Barnett decided to dig deeper for her passion.
Aboriginal Women Practicing Leadership
My understanding of leadership as practised by Aboriginal women is derived from my experiences working with, reading, listening to, and sometimes observing from a distance the work of Aboriginal women.
Adventures in Leadership: Bringing a Lifetime of Learning to Rural Cambodia
Wendy Matthews loves a challenge. She found one worthy of her talents in Samlaut, Cambodia.
Your Federation
In January and February ETFO President David Clegg met with locals to provide information on bargaining.
The Hidden Poverty of Rural Ontario
In this article, they reflect on the challenges facing women living in poverty in rural areas and the impact poverty has on their children.
Your Federation
Bargaining, teacher pensions, and the October 14 federal election were the topics in the forefront at the October Representative Council meeting. Representative Council brings together local presidents and executive members three times a year. The meeting is chaired by First Vice-President Sam Hammond.
International Women's Day : Why We March (Equity and Women's Services)
International Women’s Day has it roots in the international labour, socialist, and peace movements that were active early in the twentieth century.
Your Federation: A Roundup of Federation News
Ontario’s new Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable David Onley, (left) spoke to local leaders at the February Representative Council meeting about the challenges of living with a disability.
Violence Against Women Also Affects Children (Equity and Women's Services)
Teachers play a critical role in the socialization of our children. It is nearly impossible today to be an effective teacher without knowing about violence against women and the impact it has on children.