Government Discussions: Update
May 3, 2013
ETFO remains committed to working through talks with the government and is optimistic that consensus can be achieved.
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Latest Bargaining News
News release: ETFO will adhere to interim OLRB ruling
April 11, 2013
ETFO will abide by today’s decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB).
Notice to ETFO members
April 11, 2013
On Thursday April 11, 2013, Bernard Fishbein, Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, issued an interim decision regarding the complaints launched by Trillium Lakelands District School Board and Upper Canada District School Board against ETFO.
Update: Discussions Between ETFO and Government Achieve Concrete Results
April 3, 2013
Understandings have been reached with the government on several issues.
Media Release: ETFO Suspends Advice Regarding Participation in Voluntary/Extra-Curricular Activities
March 26, 2013
ETFO is suspending the advice to members regarding their participation in voluntary/extra-curricular activities in light of progress made during discussions with the provincial government. “ETFO and the government have been involved in meaningful discussions since February,” said ETFO President Sam Hammond. “Talks are continuing, and we are now confident that the government has demonstrated [...]
Message to ETFO Members from President Sam Hammond
March 26, 2013
Colleagues, As you know, we have been in discussions with the government since February. These talks will continue. We are now confident that the government has demonstrated a commitment to dealing with concrete items of importance to our members. In light of the progress made during these discussions and a commitment that talks [...]
ETFO member supports the federation, along with 92% of colleagues
March 22, 2013
Despite the recent diatribe from Susan Beattie, Otto Wevers supports his democratically elected union leadership, as do 92% of ETFO teachers across the province.
Teachers make own choices on extracurriculars
March 22, 2013
Richmond Hill teacher Gordon York points out that Susan Beattie does not speak for others in ETFO, and that he will make his own choice on extracurriculars – a right which Beattie herself should have exercised.
President Hammond responds to letter to the editor
March 20, 2013
President Hammond responded to a letter to the editor in Chatham This Week, in which he addressed a number of “serious errors” on the part of the writer.
Kids don’t cause burnout: new teacher blog
March 19, 2013
“It’s not the kids” that cause teacher burnout, writes a frontline educator in a new blog. Rather, it is a lack of support from administration and “initiative fatigue” that are making it harder to educate children effectively.