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UPDATE & ACTION: PDSB senior leadership tried to force cuts to front-line student supports quietly, w/o trustee or union consultation. Ed workers organized & forced some reversals. Cuts are still happening, & pressure *must* continue. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab #FundTheFrontlines 1/2

On the Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reaffirm our commitment to creating workplaces and communities where equity isn’t optional. Racism is dismantled through action, dialogue, and protective policies. #ETFO #ONTED #ONLAB

Today, on World Down Syndrome Day, we celebrate the strength and joy individuals with Down syndrome bring to our communities. We recognize families who advocate, educators and support teams who ensure equity, and most importantly, the individuals themselves. #ETFO #ONTED #ONLAB

In #solidarity with our colleagues @ETFOPeel @OSSTFD19 331 Peel teachers are facing layoff notices. This is about more than jobs; it’s about the supports #Onted students rely on every day. Add your voices & call on the Ford govt to protect student supports & rescind these layoffs

April 16/26 - Chai and Chaat! An evening celebrating South Asian culture, food and community. All PETL members are welcome! RSVP at: etfopeel.com/event/chai-and…

Sustainability Solutions Summit: Building a Just Future Pressures on education, health care, & the environment, organizing & connecting is more important than ever Apr 15 – Public Evening Event Apr 16 – Daytime Learning & Organizing Sessions Register here: tinyurl.com/BuildingAJustF…

April 18/26, 11:30am-2:30pm See "Under Our Big Top" - A musical, at the Famous Peoples Players Theatre, with lunch Support a non-profit, blacklight theatre that supports people with exceptionalities. A wonderful afternoon get away! PETL Members register: etfopeel.com/event/famous-p…

April 8, 2026 - Black Gold - A celebration of Black excellence! Keynote speaker Marcia Howard, President of Local 59, Minneapolis Federation of Educators All PETL Members welcome, RSVP at: etfopeel.com/event/black-go…

April 7/26 - Living and learning with dyslexia Supporting your students, understanding yourself, come learn together! PETL Members register: etfopeel.com/event/living-a…

Calling all kindergarten teachers!!! Come learn about science inquiries for your classroom. March 31/26 at 4:30pm PETL members register: etfopeel.com/event/kinderga…

March 31/26 - Race and Education - The water we swim in An incredible workshop focusing on the award winning film. PETL members register: etfopeel.com/event/race-and…

March 24/26 - Professional Boundaries Want a deeper understanding of what professional boundaries looks like? Need ideas on how to maintain health professional boundaries? PETL member register here: etfopeel.com/event/professi…

March 23/26 - PETL Interview Skills Panel Planning to interview, come get some tips from administrators that can guide you on the types of questions and what they usually look for! PETL Members register: etfopeel.com/event/intervie…

PEEL ED WORKERS UNITED MEDIA RELEASE: Over 300 Educators Laid Off in @PeelSchools as Ford Conservatives Use Supervision to Push Through Cuts @ETFOPeel President @NadiaGoode: "Under Calandra’s watch, more than 300 educators are being laid off. It's shameful." #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA STATEMENT: ETFO responds to classroom supplies announcement @ETFOPresident: “Educators cannot be bought, & our commitment to strong public #OntEd is not something this government can purchase with a pre‑bargaining announcement.” etfo.ca/news-publicati… #OnLab

✍🏼 JOINT STATEMENT: SCHOOL BOARDS & STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR BROAD PROVINCE-WIDE GOVERNANCE CONSULTATION Decisions that remove local democracy representation must support students, families, & communities #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA STATEMENT: Ministry supervision is failing #OntEd students: Local Presidents demand transparency, collaboration Decisions made by Ministry-appointed supervisors – behind closed doors – are impacting students & communities. This can’t continue. etfo.ca/news-publicati…

On #IWD2026, @PETL stands with women demanding gender justice as a fundamental workers’ right. Fair wages, safe jobs, respect for women’s labour, and real pathways to leadership are core to this fight. When women win, the entire labour movement rises. #ETFO #OnLab #OntEd

#ONTED STATEMENT: Ont’s Ed Unions Call for an Early Start to Bargaining to Best Support Students & Families “Teachers & ed workers are ready to go, united, & committed to championing the voices of parents, students, teachers, & ed workers at the bargaining table.” #ETFO #OnLab

We center Black mental wellness, acknowledging systemic racism's weight and honoring Black resilience. We commit to dismantling barriers affecting Black mental health. Pushing for equity changes systems and saves lives. #ETFO #OnLab #OntEd

@PETL is having its very first Women's Health Symposium! Registration is now open. Please register at etfopeel.com/events It promises to be a POWERFUL and IMPACTFUL 2 days of learning, growing and connecting. See you there!