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COVID-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
Read MorePrioritize Vaccines (video)
The attached radio ad began playing on social media and radio stations across the province on Tuesday, April 13. With COVID-19 cases increasing as we experience a third wave of this pandemic, this ad acknowledges increases in cases in Ontario public schools and is intended to pressure the government to offer vaccines to all educators […]
Read MoreReturn to Remote Learning
Good afternoon, Based on today’s (April 12) announcement that there will be a return to online learning, it is ETFO’s expectation that Monday, April 19 will be a pivot day similar to Monday, January 4. Members should not have to use their delayed March Break to plan for the return to remote learning. Additionally, ETFO […]
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