Violence in the Early Years
For young students witnessing violence in the classroom there may be long term effects such as anxiety or fear of returning to school.
Voices
Closing the Pay Gap for Ontario Workers
In Canada, the wage gap persists, even when education, occupation, experience, and hours of work are consistent.
Developing Women’s Leadership in Classrooms and Communities
The women’s issue of Voice is special. It acknowledges the important role that women, women’s programs and women’s organizing play in the Federation.
Letter from the Editor
The summer issue of Voice is our women’s issue, an opportunity to focus on women members, women’s programs and women leaders in ETFO and the broader community.
Paying Tribute to Women’s Leadership: Susan Swackhammer
ETFO First Vice President Susan Swackhammer is retiring this year. General Secretary Sharon O’Halloran paid tribute to her at…and still we Rise in February.
Letter from the Editor
In anticipation of Earth Month and in honour of the activists who have protected safe drinking water in South Dakota, protested major pipeline projects in Canada, saved US climate data from destruction under President Donald Trump and created viable earth-friendly models for development, this issue of Voice focuses on climate justice.
Making Connections: Climate Change and Social Justice
We are seeing, every day, the effects of climate change and the failure of governments to address them. We are more aware than ever of the impact climate change will have on the quality of life of future generations.
Participating in Your Union
As a member, you have many opportunities to make your voice heard. Being active allows you to engage in important political and social issues and to connect your communities and interests with your union.
Teaching Black Canadian History Every Month
When I was a student, the only things that were taught during Black History Month were that my ancestors were enslaved and that Martin Luther King Jr fought for us. If it were not for my parents who told me about the kings and queens in Africa and the positive contributions that Black Canadians have made to society (and who helped to educate some of my teachers), I would have believed that my ancestors had accomplished nothing and were just victims in society.