Given the deeply concerning rise in COVID-19 cases in areas across Ontario and the government’s negligent decision to keep schools open without additional enhanced safety measures, education workers and other essential workers must be prioritized for vaccinations. Until this happens, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) calls on the Ford government and public health units (PHUs) in hot spot areas to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of educators and students, including a temporary move from in-person to virtual learning.
ETFO calls on Ford government to take immediate action to keep students, educators safe