Health & Safety

Delegation of Safe Schools Duties to Teachers (Professional Relations Services)

Professional Relations Services Staff

The latest government safe schools initiative, Bill 157, Keeping our Kids Safe at School, came into effect on February 1.

OTF Advocates for You (OTF Report)

Rian McLaughlin

The Ontario Teachers’ Federation has a mandate to focus on three areas of concern to educators: policy and legislation, professional advocacy, and pension.

Bill 157: Keeping Our Kids Safe At School (Professional Relations Services)

Professional Relations Services Staff

The latest government initiative to address violence in schools, Bill 157, the Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act, will come into effect on February 1, 2010. The legislation states that

Letters to the Editor

Infection in Pregnancy: A member’s true story

Scratch and Win: Workplace Illness Creates a Leader

Catherine A. Cocchio

For most Canadians, the annual switch from long to short sleeves is a welcome sign of spring. Until recently however, Laurel Liddicoat-Newton dreaded the thought of baring her arms and legs in front of staff and students.

Nationally Speaking: Building relationships (CTF Report)

Emily Noble

Teaching is a social activity. Early in our careers teachers learn that the basis for our success is often found in our relationships with others.

Stress in the Classroom – A WSIB Claim? (Professional Relations)

Professional Relations Services Staff

There is no denying that work-related stress is on the rise among classroom teachers. Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan statistics show that stress and mental health illnesses make up 39 percent of all claims for long-term disability.

Professional Relations Services— Help When You Need It (Professional Relations)

Professional Relations Services Staff

Educating children is a complex task carried out in a highly regulated and litigious climate. As an ETFO member you should know that experienced knowledgeable staff are available to help you when you are having difficulties.

Cyberbullying (Professional Relations)

Professional Relations Services Staff

Despite the growing awareness about its negative effects, cyberbullying continues to be all too common among elementary and secondary school students. Online forums are still rife with the potential for false allegations and degrading comments, and new school-based video clips recorded with cellphones are posted to YouTube every day.