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Ford government’s short-sighted decision to close the Ontario Science Centre a disservice to students, educators

6/28/2024

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ETFO celebrates Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision to uphold educators’ privacy rights

6/21/2024

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Statements

ETFO statement on right to engage in peaceful protest

6/12/2024

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ETFO responds to Cabinet shuffle

6/06/2024

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About us

ETFO represents approximately 83,000 members that include public elementary teachers, occasional teachers, education support personnel, professional support personnel and designated early childhood educators. ETFO provides protective and professional services for members and promotes equity and social justice within the education system and the broader society. ETFO is a social justice and equity seeking organization.

Upcoming Events

Jul

17

Ashura (Islam)
Ashura (Islam)

Jul

21

Guru Purnima Day (Buddhism/Jainism)
Guru Purnima Day (Buddhism/Jainism)

Aug

05

Civic Holiday
Civic Holiday

Aug

05

Terry Fox Day
Terry Fox Day

Aug

11

Executive Meeting (Pre-ETFO AM)
Executive Meeting (Pre-ETFO AM)

Aug

12

Executive Meeting (Pre-ETFO AM)
Executive Meeting (Pre-ETFO AM)

Aug

12

ETFO Annual Meeting
ETFO Annual Meeting

Aug

13

Tishah B’av (Judaism)
Tishah B’av

Aug

15

Executive Meeting (Post-ETFO AM)
Executive Meeting (Post-ETFO AM)

Aug

19

Executive Meeting (Pre OTF ABG)
Executive Meeting (Pre OTF ABG)

Aug

20

OTF Annual Board of Governors' Meeting
OTF Annual Board of Governors' Meeting

Sep

02

Labour Day
Labour Day
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A teacher reads to students outdoors. A teacher reads to a group of children indoors.

ETFO Action

As the largest education union in Canada, ETFO actively supports and works with teacher federations, the Ontario Federation of Labour and Canadian Labour Congress to promote union and workers' rights and to advance a social justice agenda, including advocating for progressive policies to counter income inequality as well as promoting strong public services.