Your Federation - Annual Meeting 2026
ETFO President David Mastin
ETFO president David Mastin welcomed delegates to the 2026 Annual Meeting, addressing the genesis of the issues faced by workers in the public education system.
Collective Bargaining
Building On Our Legacy: Equity as the Foundation of Public Education
As we publish this issue of Voice, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. The threat to local democracy posed by Bill 33 and this government’s centralization agenda is inseparable from the fight for equity in our public schools.
Your Federation Spring 2026
President David Mastin welcomed delegates to February Representative Council
We Must Stay Engaged and Active in the Fight for Equity and Justice
The election of Doug Ford’s Conservatives to a third-term majority government has many in labour, community, climate and social justice groups deeply concerned.
Your Federation: Spring 2025
President Karen Brown welcomed delegates to February Representative Council. Acknowledging Black History Month, she shared ETFO’s new Black History Month poster by Ekow Nimako.
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.
Strong Member Solidarity Was Key to Our Bargaining Gains
On December 15, ETFO Teacher/Occasional Teacher members voted 90 percent in favour of accepting the Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Agreement.
New Agreements and a Secure Path Forward
With bargaining, lobbying, public campaigns, government submissions, legal challenges, dozens of concurrent programs and all of the other work that ETFO does in service to our members, this fall was an extremely busy time.
Working Together for a Fair Deal and World-Class Public Schools
With another school year about to begin as I write this, I want to start by saying thank you.
Bargaining for a Fair Deal
This year, ETFO celebrates our 25th anniversary, an important milestone for our organization and an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous work we have done to support educators.