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ETFO is a union that represents 84,000 public elementary educators in Ontario. We defend public education, educate and work to create a better world

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Lived experiences heard can lead to real change. It's about real voice and real, meaningful change!

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. #mhforall #WMHD2026 by @etfoeducators

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Are you going to the rally for publicly funded education?

Let us know! Everyone is welcome
👉🏽 Register to help us prepare; go to: https://bit.ly/Together4Ed

On Saturday, October 24, education workers, families, and communities will come together at five rallies across Ontario to support strong publicly funded education.

📍 London at Victoria Park *NEW LOCATION*
📍 Ottawa at Parliament Hill
📍 Sudbury at Bell Park
📍 Thunder Bay at Waverley Park
📍 Toronto at Queen's Park
All starting at 🕐 1 p.m. ET

We’re rallying for smaller and better-balanced classrooms, fully staffed and resourced schools, and the supports students need to succeed. Bring your friends and family and join us on October 24! by @etfoeducators

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New resource - Collective Action, Conscious Change: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism in Ontario Schools

The new ETFO resource, Collective Action, Conscious Change: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism in Ontario Schools, is now available to members on members.etfo.ca. (LOGIN REQUIRED)

The resource was created in response to an issue members have identified as an urgent and ongoing need. It reflects a multi‑year collaborative journey, providing essential context about anti‑Black racism in Ontario schools and offering concrete, practice‑forward strategies that educators can use to disrupt it at every level.

�At a time when equity work is increasingly contested, ETFO is clear that addressing anti‑Black racism is fundamental to public education and to our responsibility as a union. by @etfoeducators

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URGENT CALL TO DEFEND WORKERS' RIGHT TO STRIKE:
Across Canada, we need to dial up the pressure now. The federal government is pushing for dangerous new powers that would let it break legal strikes. Left unchecked, these changes will tip the scales in favour of big corporations and leave workers with fewer tools to negotiate a fair deal at work.

JOIN the Defend the Right to Strike - National Telephone Townhall
When: Tuesday, October 13 at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT / 5 pm CT /

Register with @canadianlabour at: workerstogether.ca/events/right-to-strike-townhall/

After pressure from big corporations, the federal government is inching closer to passing changes to labour laws that would make it harder for workers to strike and negotiate fair wages.

But it’s not too late. A massive surge of public pressure now could force the government to change course and stand with workers over big corporations. Join the telephone town hall and hear how you can fight back. by @etfoeducators

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Exercise your right and send a message about the importance of local governance by voting in the 2026 municipal election.

While voting day for the municipal elections, including councillors, mayor, and school trustees, is Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, many areas are also offering advance voting this weekend.

Find out voting locations online by accessing your municipal region site for details. by @etfoeducators

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CALL-OUT: Positions open for two new provincial standing committees

Get involved at the committee level within your Federation and provide your perspective and expertise in developing ETFO's policies, positions, programs, and initiatives.

Applications to fill vacancies for two new standing committees are being accepted for the 2026-2028 term:

Black Members Standing Committee (5 vacancies)
Jewish Members Standing Committee (5 vacancies)

�To learn more, please visit the ETFO members’ website (login required). Submit your online application by October 23, 2026. Contact Sultan Rana at srana@etfo.org if you have questions. by @etfoeducators

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It's the World Day for Decent Work; join us in raising awareness and advocating for fair, safe, and dignified labour conditions worldwide.

On this October 7, trade unions are putting young workers at the centre of their demands for decent jobs, living wages, secure employment and respect for workers’ rights.

Over the past year, young people in countries across the world have mobilised for change. Despite different political, social and economic contexts, many share common concerns: high youth unemployment, low wages, precarious work and a cost-of-living crisis that is making it increasingly difficult to build decent lives.

“Young workers are telling us clearly that the status quo is not delivering the future they deserve. Insecure jobs, low wages and a rising cost of living cannot become the norm for a new generation of workers.” @ituc_global @ituccsi General Secretary Luc Triangle. Together as unionists and trade unions, we must organize and build work power to support young workers. #WDDW26 #WDDW by @etfoeducators

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The upcoming municipal election is a teachable moment!

Engage students in municipal elections with Student Vote - register your school at studentvote.ca or call 1-866-488-8775.

Student Vote is a free, hands-on learning program for grades 4 to 12, held alongside official elections. Students learn about municipal government, the electoral process, discuss issues that matter to their communities, and cast ballots for municipal council and school board trustee candidates.

Registered schools receive:
Ready-to-use teaching resources, including lesson plans
Support materials, including posters and an election manual
Voting supplies, including ballots, ballot boxes and voting screens

Resources are available in English and French. by @etfoeducators

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Ici on parle français – PD Grants for FSL Educators, due October 16, 2026.

Strengthen your French language proficiency, explore new teaching approaches, and deepen your French as a Second Language (FSL) practice through an Ici on parle français professional learning grant. Ici on parle français was launched in 2020 and is funded through the French as a Second Language Labour Market Partnership (FSL-LMP), led by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). The program supports both individual educators and collaborative learning teams.

For teams, the maximum grant is $500 per team member (maximum $2,000 per team), and for individuals, the maximum grant is $250. Applications are now open.

To find out more about the Ici on parle français grant program and to apply, visit otffeo.on.ca. @otf_feo. by @etfoeducators

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On October 5, World Teachers’ Day, ETFO recognizes the expertise and extraordinary commitment of teachers in Ontario and around the world.

“Ontario’s teachers are the driving force behind strong public education. Every day, they bring expertise, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to students,” says ETFO President David Mastin. “On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate their extraordinary contributions and reaffirm our responsibility to ensure they have the resources, supports, and conditions necessary to help every learner thrive.”

ETFO is encouraging Ontarians to reflect on the teachers who have shaped their lives and to join the call for meaningful investment in public education. Mastin adds, “If we want teachers and students to succeed, the Ford government must act. That means reducing class sizes, expanding and strengthening supports for all students, especially those with special education needs, addressing the rise in violence in schools, advancing equity and inclusion, and tackling the recruitment and retention crisis that is leaving classrooms without qualified educators.” by @etfoeducators

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🧡 How do we move from awareness to action?

On the National Day of Action for MMIWG2S+, we remember those lost, support grieving families, and call for the implementation of the 231 Calls to Justice!

Learn more at mmiwg-ffada.ca #MMIWG2S+ by @etfoeducators

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