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New 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
Read MoreOrganizing to Defeat this Government
A message from the ETFO Provincial Office; “We have seen throughout the pandemic how social media can be a great tool to shift conversations and build engagement on important issues. Social media offers the opportunity to proactively get in front of issues and generate momentum. We know our members played a role in shifting conversations […]
Read MoreHybrid Learning Resources/Speaking Notes
Please find attached social media shareables and speaking notes that are critical of the hybrid model. Please feel free to share these through your social media channels. Speaking notes re: hybrid learning – May 2021
Read MoreCOVID-19 FAQ #28
The attached COVID eNewsletter contains information on: sick leave; contact tracing; hot weather; ergonomics; member mental health; and the rise of hate crimes. COVID-19 FAQ #28
Read MoreNursing Week – May 10 to May 16
Nurses don’t need thanks. They need us to act. Burnout. PTSD. Staffing shortages. Marathon shifts. Inadequate PPE. Canada’s nurses are being stretched to their limit. This week is Nursing Week, and it’s not enough just to say thank you. Call on decision-makers to ensure safer working conditions and better support for nurses. Send Ottawa a […]
Read MoreAMTL May Newsletter
The AMTL May Newsletter contains information on: – Upcoming staffing dates – Tentative 21/22 school year calendar – June report cards – Collective agreement dates for tentative teaching assignments and initial timetables – OTPP information May Newsletter
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Right to Refuse Unsafe Work (video)
Despite Premier Ford’s claim that our public schools would be safe, the Ontario government is not doing enough! Every worker needs to know that they have the individual right to refuse unsafe work. Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
Read MoreCOVID-19 FAQ #27
FAQ #27 includes health and safety information specific to special education. COVID-19 FAQ #27
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