Voices

This month work will begin on a project that has been in development for several years. Demolition crews will begin tearing down an old building to make way for a new home for ETFO.

It’s not often that I’m able to deliver good news in this column. But this is one such occasion. I’m happy to be able to tell you that we have made progress on the issue of EQAO-related initiatives.

Re: Disabled or Enabled? Turning challenges into an asset (December 2010)

The concept of a Girls’ Leadership Conference sprang from a successfulthree-day Girls’ Leadership Retreat with 80 Grade 7 girls. These same girls and eight teachers who attended the retreat were also invited toattend the conference.

OTF engages in many activities to promote education throughout the province.

I was delighted  to  speak  at  ETFO’s annual general meeting in  August –  my first speak- ing engagement as president of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation.  As I begin my two-year term, I look forward to  working with  both President Sam Ha

As a new teacher, getting to know your federation and the resources it provides is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.

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.

Imagine having over five  hours of  assigned supervision a  week, in  addition to  a  full teaching load.  Not so long ago, there were some ETFO members  in  Ontario who did.  If  you’re a woman, imagine having to resign from your job if