Ford Government

Standing Up to Ford

Sam Hammond

This government may not care about the long-term consequences of their cuts to public education, but educators are very aware that what we are fighting for today will have an impact on generations of students to come. We take this responsibility very seriously.

Together, We Can Do This

Sharon O’Halloran

With bargaining, public campaigns, government submissions, programs and all of the other work that ETFO does in service to our members, the fall has been an extremely busy time.

We Must All Fight Ford’s Ongoing Assault on Our Public Services

Karen Brown

During its second term, the Ford government has intensified its efforts to undermine the public good.

Fighting To Make Our Vision For Public Education A Reality

Sharon O'Halloran

We know that high-quality, equitable and inclusive public schools are key to increasing equity in Ontario. Together, we will continue to fight to make our vision for public education a reality.

Standing Up to Ford, Standing Up for Workers

Heather Aggus and Carla Pereira

Heather Aggus and Carla Pereira provide a behind-the-scenes look into how ETFO geared up to fight Bill 28.

Our Solidarity and Commitment to One Another Can't Be Defeated

Karen Brown

It’s been an eventful few months for the education sector and the labour community in Ontario and I want to begin by saying thank you.

Our Victories Prove We Are Stronger When We Work Together

Sharon O'Halloran

With bargaining, public campaigns, government submissions, legal challenges, the return to in-person programs at the provincial office and all of the other work that ETFO does in service to our members, the fall has been an extremely busy time.

From the Editor

Izida Zorde

The winter issue of Voice focusses on the victories ETFO has achieved in solidarity with other education and public sector unions, as well as some of the incredible work our members are doing in the classroom to advance progressive conversations in Ontario and to support their students.

We Will Push the Government to Invest in Public Education

Karen Brown

With the school year ramping up and educators settling into your classrooms, I want to start by saying a big thank you.

From the Editor

Izida Zorde

With the summer women’s issue of Voice, we recognize not only the important contributions of ETFO women members but also the differential impacts of the pandemic and all of the cuts from the Ford Conservative government on women and other marginalized groups.