The new Act boosted federation membership: overnight FWTAO membership jumped to 12,500 from 5,3001 and that of OPSMTF to 3,400 from about 1,6002 members.
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To hear some school administrators tell it, there is no more dangerous place on earth than the yard of their local school. It’s surprising that teachers are not given a suit of armor to wear – under the bright orange vest, mind you – while on duty.
Equality day
This round of bargaining has definitely created a new era for our occasional teacher locals. Negotiations have improved the working conditions in many areas, have established a number of significant gains, and have also revealed some challenges for reform.
By now you will probably have seen ETFO’s billboards, listened to our radio advertisements, or heard about the upcoming negotiations. For public elementary teachers, “200 minutes” is about to become a very familiar phrase.
Here's how ETFO has been preparing to protect publicly funded education and the rights of teachers, education workers and students:
This fall has been the most tumultuous time for members and provincial staff involved in collective bargaining with school boards.