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Provincial Politics

We Will Continue the Fight for Public Education

Sharon O'Halloran
The summer issue of Voice is always our women’s issue. It is an opportunity to highlight women’s voices, consider the intersections of our struggles and to talk about the value and impact of ETFO’s women’s programs.

It is a Critical Time for Members to Stay Active in Protecting Public Education

Karen Brown
There is no doubt that education workers have struggled as a result of the systemic underfunding of public education. Ontario’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic turned difficult classroom realities, such as large class sizes, insufficient supports for students, and poor air quality and ventilation, into a dangerous crisis.

It is Time to Make Sure Students and Educators Get the Support They Deserve

Sharon O'Halloran
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated concerns about large class sizes, the physical condition of schools and the government’s failure to provide appropriate funding to meet the needs of all students, particularly students with special education needs and those from marginalized communities.

The Time is Now

Munib Sajjad
Munib Sajjad considers the impact that organizing will have on the future of public education.

Change Needs All of Us

Chris Fuerth
Chris Fuerth details how the Ford government has sacrificed our working conditions, our students’ learning conditions and the safety of both educators and students.

Election 2022

James Taylor
James Taylor emphasizes the need to organize for the next provincial election.

True Leadership

ETFO VOICE

President Sam Hammond will be remembered for his strength, kindness and deep respect for members.

Consulting But Not Listening

Federico Carvajal

While we participated in more consultations this year than ever before in ETFO’s history, it is clear that the government is not listening.