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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, recognized on September 30, provides an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the harmful legacy of Canada’s residential school system. This is the first year this day is being federally recognized; however, it was originally established in 2013 as Orange Shirt Day. Phyllis Webstad shared her story of […]
Read MoreOntario government refuses to fund proposal to combat systemic racism
ETFO recently learned that the Ministry of Education will not be funding numerous initiatives proposed by ETFO, AEFO, OECTA and OSSTF that would address and confront systemic racism in Ontario’s publicly funded education system. Attached is a joint media statement. STATEMENT – Ontarios teacher unions respond to governments refusal to fund proposal to combat systemic […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 FAQ #1
The attached COVID eNewsletter contains information on: ventilation; personal protective equipment; work refusals; and COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 FAQ #1 – 2021-2022
Read MoreSeptember Newsletter
The September AMETFO newsletter contains; – Welcome back message – Portfolio update – 2021/22 ETFO salary grid – Retirement information September AMETFO newsletter
Read MoreToronto teacher Karen Brown elected ETFO president
AUGUST 20, 2021 TORONTO, ON – Toronto teacher Karen Brown was elected president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) at today’s Annual Meeting. Brown has served as ETFO first vice-president since 2015 and was first elected to the provincial Executive in 2009. Brown is the first Black president to be elected to […]
Read MoreOntario’s teacher unions support mandatory vaccinations in schools
AUGUST 20, 2021 TORONTO, ON—Today, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) issued the following statement in support of mandatory vaccinations in schools: “Ontario’s education unions representing teachers, education support workers, and other school […]
Read MoreYour 2020-2021 Retirees
Congratulations retirees! On behalf of the members of AMETFO and our Local Executive, I would like to send all of you good wishes as you begin this new chapter. May your retirement be filled with joy, happiness, and many marvellous memories. All the best to our “graduating class” of 2020-2021! 2020-2021 Retirement Newsletter
Read MoreNew OFL COVID-19 Resource
The Ontario Federation of Labour has developed a resource called Follow the Science. Enforce the Law. Protect Workers. The resource contains background information on airborne transmission of COVID-19 and indicates what is needed for worker protection based on science and the law. The resource can be found at this link: https://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021.06.04-FollowTheScience-COPE.pdf Please share Follow the Science. Enforce the Law. […]
Read MoreETFO Summer Organizing Training Series
Our Summer Organizing Training Series registration is open. These workshops are applicable to all members who are interested in getting organized to defeat the Ford government in the next election. Please feel free to share this on your local social media pages. 1) July 21 – Where’s the Power (90 minutes) – This will be a session on mapping power […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 FAQ #29
The attached COVID eNewsletter contains information on: vaccinations; health and safety; mental health; reporting; individual education plans; and pandemic impacts on the South Asian community. COVID-19 FAQ #29
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