Strong Women Mentors are the Backbone of ETFO
I want to begin this final column of the year with a thank you to all the educators who have made such a tremendous impact on public schools and students this year.
Voices
The Story of ETFO is a Story of the Fight for Women's Rights
The story of ETFO is, in many ways, the story of the fight for women and women’s rights, beginning with equal pay for women, fighting for pregnancy and parental leave – later adopted across the province – and ensuring that women’s voices are heard at decision-making tables.
From the Editor
The summer issue of Voice is our Women’s issue, an opportunity to celebrate the teaching work, achievements and organizing of women.
Working to Build a Brighter and More Equitable Tomorrow
On February 12, the Ontario Court of Appeals upheld the ruling that Bill 124, which imposed a one percent cap on annual wage increases for public sector workers for three years, was an unconstitutional attack on workers’ rights.
Our Resolve Remains Unshakeable
On February 12, the Ontario Court of Appeals upheld the ruling that Bill 124 was an unconstitutional attack on workers’ rights, marking a pivotal moment in ETFO’s fight for free and fair collective bargaining.
From the Editor
The spring issue of Voice is our Environment issue, focussed on teaching climate justice, environmental stewardship and equity.
Strong Member Solidarity Was Key to Our Bargaining Gains
On December 15, ETFO Teacher/Occasional Teacher members voted 90 percent in favour of accepting the Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Agreement.
New Agreements and a Secure Path Forward
With bargaining, lobbying, public campaigns, government submissions, legal challenges, dozens of concurrent programs and all of the other work that ETFO does in service to our members, this fall was an extremely busy time.
From the Editor
The winter issue of Voice comes on the heels of one of the longest rounds of bargaining in ETFO’s history.