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Did You Know? Central bargaining


  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Heather, Bluewater Occasional Teacher Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Jeff, Waterloo Teacher Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Jennifer, Renfrew Education Support Personnel Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Joseph, Elementary Teachers of Toronto
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Margaret, Limestone Teacher Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Nancy, Waterloo Designated Early Childhood Educator
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Nkese, Upper Grand Occasional Teacher Local
  • Early Childhood Educators Join ETFO - A Proud Union Moment
  • Winning Prep Time for Teachers
  • The Unwarranted Intrusion on Teachers' Professional Role
  • A message from ETFO President David Mastin

LATEST NEWS

ETFO REJECTS EDUCATION OVERHAUL AS AN UNPRECEDENTED ROLLBACK OF LOCAL DEMOCRACY

April 13 2026
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is rejecting the provincial government’s proposed education bill, the Putting Student Achievement First Act, which unnecessarily restructures school board governance and leadership roles, limits the core responsibilities of trustees,...

ONTARIO TO CUT TEACHERS’ COLLEGE TIME IN HALF, REVAMP TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

April 13 2026
The length of teachers’ college in Ontario will soon be cut in half, from two years to one, the Ford government announced Friday. The change, announced by Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn and...

HAMILTON TEACHERS SAY $750 SUPPLY ALLOWANCE MISSES BIGGER PROBLEMS

March 13 2026
Hamilton elementary teachers’ unions say a $750 annual allowance for classroom supplies won’t solve issues that come with what they call “chronic underfunding” of Ontario schools. The province announced on Wednesday that Ontario elementary teachers would get spending...

ETFO RESPONDS TO CLASSROOM SUPPLIES ANNOUNCEMENT

March 12 2026
The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) President David Mastin in response to today’s announcement about classroom supplies: “For years, educators have spent hundreds of dollars of their own...

ONTARIO STUDENTS NEED SMALLER CLASSES, NOT ANOTHER EQAO REVIEW

March 06 2026
In response to disappointing results on literacy and numeracy tests, the Ontario government has announced a review of the province’s standardized testing system, the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office). Instead of chasing elusive explanations...
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