Elementary Educators

It's unbelievable, and it's true! The end of the #onted school year is near. Listen to what @ETFOpresident had to say. #OntEdUnited ✊ #onpoli

Our thoughts are with the people of Collins Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in northern Ontario. #onpoli

A refreshing reminder that strong unions don't just improve wages and working conditions, they build a stronger economy for everyone. It's time for the government to put workers at the centre of its economic agenda.   Great op-ed in the @globeandmail: theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…

Congratulations to Rita Mueller of the Northwest Territories Teachers' Association, who was elected CTF/FCE President-Designate by delegates at the 2026 AGM. Next July, she will serve as @CTFFCE President for 2027–2029. #onted #publiceducation

On July 6 and 7, the ETFO provincial bargaining team was in negotiations. For an update on what happened and where we are in #onted central bargaining, members should check their email for today's CB newsletter. P.S. If you didn't receive the newsletter in your personal email inbox, please update your member contact info details at etfo.ca/resources/upda…. #onpoli

Wait, what? Is it the case that the government's removal of trustees, seizure of power from school boards, and appointment of financial advisors didn't fix the underfunding problem in #onted schools? Shocker. 🙄 #onpoli

Preventable accidents can have serious and devastating effects. In fact, preventable injury kills more children in Canada than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined. Let's #TurnSafetyOn. July 6 is #CANInjuryPreventionDay! Learn more: parachute.ca/cipd

All books stored, notepads closed, pencils down… another school year is coming to an end. It’s time for teachers and education workers across Canada to take a well-deserved break. We appreciate all that you do: ✅Teaching and inspiring future generations ⭐ ✅Supporting students not just academically, but emotionally and socially 🤝 ✅Creating safe, inclusive spaces where every child can grow 🌱 ✅Mentoring, guiding, and building strong communities 🫶 ✅And so much more… Once again, thank you for the lasting impact you make every single day! ✨ * * * C’est l’heure de ranger cahiers et crayons… une autre année scolaire se termine. Et c’est l’heure pour le personnel de l’éducation de partout au pays de profiter d’un repos bien mérité. Merci du fond du cœur pour tout ce que vous faites : ✅Instruire et inspirer les générations futures⭐ ✅Soutenir les élèves sur le plan scolaire, mais aussi sur les plans émotionnel et humain 🤝 ✅Créer des milieux sûrs et inclusifs où chaque jeune peut s’épanouir 🌱 ✅Offrir du mentorat et contribuer à bâtir des communautés solides 🫶 ✅Et beaucoup plus encore… Encore une fois, merci pour la différence durable que vous faites jour après jour! ✨

Come Celebrate Junior Carnival in Toronto with ETFO! On Saturday, July 18, join us in Neilson Park from 9 am to 8 pm. The Junior Carnival Parade is a family-friendly event that showcases children's joy in vibrant, colourful, handcrafted costumes. It is just one of the many long-standing events of #TorontoCarnival (Caribana).

Who is surprised? No. One. Shame on the Ford government. #onted #onpoli

“Even (Premier Doug) Ford’s supervised boards can’t make do” with the funding levels, @ETFOpresident David Mastin told the @TorontoStar. “This government has tried to present an argument that other groups, trustees and the like, are to blame for colossal failures in policy and budget decisions that this government has made since they came to power in 2018. They have no one else to blame.” #onted #onpoli TDSB, TCDSB and other supervised school boards reveal millions in deficits despite big cuts. Critics say it proves underfunding thestar.com/news/gta/tdsb-… via @torontostar

Students say classrooms are too crowded, support is stretched, and learning is suffering! Read this national @abacusdataca research report open.substack.com/pub/publiceduc… #onted #onpoli

The Ford government boasts about its “unprecedented transparency,” yet it pushed through one of the most restrictive FOI laws Ontario has ever seen, a move that’s truly unprecedented. Ontarians, not the Premier, will decide what real transparency looks like. What he says: instagram.com/reels/DV18P7oD… What we say: Transparency isn't a slogan #onted #onpoli

NEW: The Ford government’s school board takeovers resulted in a record 1,346 school board complaints to the ombudsman last year, primarily driven by concerns about government-appointed supervisors, sidelined trustees and a "lack of transparency." thetrillium.ca/insider-news/e…

Proudly we march at #PrideToronto with @ElemTeachersTO to say Trans rights are human rights! #queerandproud #onpoli

On the final day of school, the presidents of Ontario education unions representing teachers and education workers came together to share this message. youtu.be/UhAstJfQktY We are #OntEdUnited! #onpoli #onted

Today is Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day. The last Friday in June was designated as a call to action to rally behind Ontario workers, local businesses, and families. When you make a purchase, choose Ontario and Canadian union-made goods, food, and products to support our economy, protect Ontario jobs and keep communities strong! 🇨🇦 #unionmade #canlab

At the end of the school year and as @AEFO_ON_CA enters central bargaining, #onted education unions renew their commitment because we are working together to demand more for students and publicly funded public education. #onpoli

Public services play a foundational role in creating access, fostering participation, and inclusion for all! Today, on Public Services Day, we extend our thanks to all the public servants who help keep public services a pillar in our communities! #PublicService #onpoli

And #DecentWork means healthier lives, workplace boundaries, and better workplaces for all! #onlab #canlab