Watch to learn why ETFO is holding #onted strike votes for 84,000 members, including teachers, occasional teachers, education support personnel, designated early childhood educators, and professional support personnel. #onpoli #OntEdUnited

November 7 marked International Inuit Day, a time to recognize, celebrate and honour the rich culture, profound resilience, and enduring contributions of Inuit communities across the globe, with a special focus on Canada’s Inuit Nunangat—the traditional homeland encompassing the ut, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador), and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (Northwest Territories).

This day recognizes the vital role #Inuit play in shaping the nation’s identity, preserving the delicate Arctic ecosystem, and safeguarding ancestral traditions, language, and knowledge systems passed down through generations.

According to a new poll from Liaison Strategies, the majority of Ontarians disapprove of the Ford government's handling of public education and think the public system has deteriorated under his leadership. "Even some Conservative voters are displeased: 25% said they disapproved of Ford’s #onted policies."

Anyone surprised?

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Students, parents at TDSB school raise alarm over funding: ‘Sometimes there is soap, but mostly not’

@ETFOpresident David Mastin said parents, like educators, “realize the impact of the cuts this government has imposed. Any time that our members see that they are not alone in this struggle, that’s important.” #onted #onpoli

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The ETFO Central Strike Votes and town hall meetings are less than a week away. Check your email for the CB newsletter!

This communication contains updates on voting, registration, plus a video message from the @ETFOpresident. #onted

Educators! We want to hear from you. Take this survey organized by @CTFFCE #onted

"We have a government that wants to strip locals of their autonomy and bargaining power; it's stripping our communities of voice," said #ETFO First Vice-President @ShirleyBell8 at last week's Together for Publicly Funded Education Rally in Thunder Bay.

Solidarity in Action:
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#onted #onpoli

Holocaust Education Week takes place November 2-9. This week of education and remembrance was shaped by the efforts of Holocaust survivors whose commitment helped establish Holocaust education in Canada.

We solemnly remember the six million Jewish people who were murdered in the rvivors and their testimonies. By learning about the Holocaust, through remembrance and education, we can combat Holocaust denial and distortion, and recognize antisemitism and other forms of hate. #onted #cdnpoli

During Treaties Recognition Week, we reflect on the fact that treaties are not just historical documents. They are living, legal agreements that shape our shared responsibilities today.

As educators and union members, ETFO is committed to teaching the truth about treaties and tion relationships with #Indigenous Peoples.

We are all treaty people. That means understanding the treaties where we live, work, and teach, and honouring them through meaningful action. #onpoli

Do you have questions about ETFO's central bargaining?
Are you looking for information about the upcoming #onted strike votes?

Visit bit.ly/ETFO-strikevot…

RELEASE: Ontario families need the confidence that, in times of economic uncertainty, their children will have access to the supports and opportunities they need to succeed with adequately funded public education. After eight years of chronic underfunding and cuts to public economic statement further undermines this confidence. Read more at etfo.ca/news-publicati… #onpoli #Onteconomy

Members of the Provincial Executive join @ChildCareON for the Care Counts: Rally for Early Learning and Child Care.

Together, we are at Queen's Park to tell Ford to immediately raise #ECE wages, deliver on affordability and decent work, and end the waitlist crisis for families. ning education workers deserve more from this government. #CareCounts #onpoli

There’s a real person behind every screen. 📱💛 This #DigitalCitizenDay, take a moment to reflect on how you communicate, respond and participate online.

Let’s continue to be alert, brave, show positivity and empathy, while remaining mindful and respectful. 🔗 Learn more: mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-…

All ETFO members are invited to join the Strike Vote Town Hall in November.

Choose one of two dates: Monday, November 9, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., or Tuesday, November 10, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To register for the town hall, look for an email from no-reply@mail.assembly-voting.com. #onted #OntEdUnited

Trustees in Ontario's supervised boards will be sworn in, after all, says @PaulCalandra ... Here's the reason #onted thestar.com/politics/provi… via @TorontoStar

At the first Representative Council of the year, @ETFOpresident talks about the work of the union. Our solidarity with each other and education unions in Ontario, along with a unified focus on what is vital for students and educators will make things happen! #onted #ontedunited

"We're going to get to the bargaining table and start to have substantial bargaining over the issues that matter the most. And what will make a difference in that moment is the government recognizing that their approach the last 8 years is flawed; it's not working," said @ETFOpresident David Mastin. "More important is going to be people power. It's going to be 275,000 education workers standing should to shoulder...parents, community voices, and allies saying, 'We're not going to take this anymore.'"

LISTEN to the rest of President Mastin's interview with @rabbleca here: Ontario teachers unions prepare for November strike vote sites.libsyn.com/363431/ontario…

#onted #onpoli

With ETFO’s central strike votes less than two weeks away, now is the time to stay informed!

Check your personal email regularly for updates on virtual town halls, voting information, and key bargaining developments.

A Central Bargaining e-newsletter was sent this afternoon. If ease check your inbox and junk/spam folder.

Thunder Bay was one of five Ontario cities to host major rallies Saturday as teachers and education workers demonstrated against current provincial funding levels.

Local teachers, education workers join thousands across Ontario in push for education reforms
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This week is Media Literacy Week – October 26 to 30th: “Wait… What?”
In an increasingly complex digital world with AI, social media, and the prevalence of misinformation and online hate, we often find ourselves asking, “wait… what?”
Media Literacy Week is a national event that literacy, with activities and events taking place in classrooms, libraries, museums, and across Canada. For more information and to explore parent and #onted teacher resources, visit mediasmarts.ca.