Your Federation
ETFO launches its bargaining campaign ETFO’s November 2011 collective bargaining conference brought together 300 local presidents, negotiators, and members of collective bargaining committees.
Health & Safety
Breathing Easy? Dust and Fumes May Harm Your Health (Collective Bargaining)
There was an emergency evacuation at an Ontario school last October. Over a period of three days, staff had reported headaches and difficulty breathing. By the time the school was evacuated, some staff required medical help.
Your Federation
Local leaders attending the February Representative Council meeting heard the results of ETFO’s progress report survey. Local presidents and members who participated in the survey reported significant problems in the rollout of the new progress report.
Discrimination and Harassment: Know your rights (Professional Relations Services)
Every year, ETFO members contact us with questions and concerns about discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Understanding your rights will help you protect yourself.
Focusing on Children's Mental Health (Professional Services)
About one in five Ontario children and youth faces a mental health challenge. These young people deal with issues such as anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.
"Enough ! This Working Condition Has to Change." (Collective Bargaining)
As ETFO educators, we want to make a difference in the lives of our students. We expect challenging and rewarding careers. What we don’t expect are working conditions that push stress levels toward burnout.
The Long Road to Safety at School
Gabe's journey began when he was a little boy of eight in public school. By the time he was in grade 12, he had been living with homophobia every day since he started high school. The day he had enough and physically fought back was the day I stopped hoping he would be okay in school.
New School Year, New Resources (OTF Report)
Is there any time in the school year that is more hectic than the fall? Arguably, all seasons are jam-packed, but the start of a school year seems to be especially busy. At OTF, autumn brings a whirlwind of activities and events.
Understanding the Legacy of Residential Schools
The education of First Nations children in Canada has a dark history. Today, as Grand Chief Stan Beardy told ETFO's annual meeting, inadequate funding means many students have to leave their families and communities to get an education.
Bill 186 : Groundbreaking Protection from Harassment and Violence (Professional Relations Services)
Over the last several years the provincial government has launched various safe schools initiatives. Studies were conducted and safe school teams established. There was greater recognition of and emphasis on the harmful effects of bullying and cyber bullying.