Your Federation
President Sam Hammond opened the 2013 annual meeting by reflecting on ETFO’s important achievements.
Collective Bargaining
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.
Respect Teachers, Respect Collective Bargaining: Q+A with President Sam Hammond (From the President)
As the vice presidents and I have travelled around the province over the last two months meeting with members to discuss the parameters tabled by the government at the Provincial Discussion Table, some questions have consistently been raised.
Bargaining 2012 (Collective Bargaining)
In the Winter 2011 edition of Voice, you were introduced to the approved bargaining goals that ETFO will pursue in the upcoming round of negotiations.