Working for a Healthy Democracy (From the President)
Free and fair collective bargaining is at the heart of what we do as a union.
Collective Bargaining
Painting Ontario Blue: What Would a Tory Government Mean to ETFO Members? (Ideas)
The minority government at Queen’s Park means Ontario could face an election this school year. ETFO members may still harbour strong feelings about the Liberal government’s attack on collective bargaining rights and the failure of anyone in the legislature to vigorously defend them, but we should not overlook the bigger threat to the public sector and to unions: the agenda of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party.
Your Federation
President Sam Hammond opened the 2013 annual meeting by reflecting on ETFO’s important achievements.
Looking Forward (From the General Secretary)
ETFO has done a great deal in the past couple of years to fight for our collective bargaining rights and the democratic rights of all Ontarians. I have been inspired and awed as I’ve watched ETFO members respond to unfair and undemocratic government initiatives with strength, commitment, and dedication.
Building from Strength (From the President)
While this past year was extremely challenging, it has also been incredibly inspiring and galvanizing.
Eroding Democratic Principles at Queen's Park
The last year has been a tumultuous one for education Politics in Ontario and one that has seen democratic rights and principles die on the altar of political expediency.
If You Work in Ontario, This Your Fight (From the President)
The past year of negotiations has been difficult for ETFO and other public sector unions. With the release of the Drummond report in February, the government began a systematic assault on public sector workers.
Get Informed. Get Involved. Control Your Future (Collective Bargaining)
ETFO's member communications campaign for the 2012 round of collective bargaining.
Your Federation
Twenty-two ETFO locals from as far away as Ontario North East, Rainbow, Near North,Ottawa-Carleton, Avon-Maitland, Thames Valley, Bluewater, Limestone, Hastings-Prince Edward, Renfrew County, Greater Essex County, Kawartha Pine Ridge, Simcoe County, Upper Grand, and Trillium Lakelands joined GTA area locals at the April 21 “We are Ontario” Day of Action at Queen’s Park.
A Lasting Impact (From the General Secretary)
Teachers often talk about coming to our profession as one comes to a calling.