Educators - check out our new resource on the 2023 #onted Language curriculum.  It's a series of webcasts and sample lesson plans, with a focus on Strand B, to support classroom educators. Log into the ETFO members site and go to members.etfo.ca/resources/clas….

ODSP & OW rates need to double and that needs to happen now! Dr. Sally Palmer has a great opinion piece here laying out the realities of those needing assistance in Doug Ford's Ontario. #HamOnt Ontario NDP thespec.com/opinion/contri…

Please take a minute to share some memories you may have of Ed. With love and solidarity, Oshawa New Democrats

On behalf of our members in the health sector, we support the call of Palestinian health care unions, Workers in Palestine & Public Services International @psiglobalunion.bsky for solidarity. We call for an immediate #ceasefire, an end to the blockade of #Gaza & restoration of humanitarian aid. cupe.ca/cupe-stands-so…

Our union remains deeply concerned about the ongoing violence spreading across the Middle East, from Gaza (including Rafah) to the West Bank, Israel, and Lebanon. The impact is felt locally, affecting many students and ETFO members. Read our new statement etfo.ca/news-publicati…

The reviews of the Premiers’ committee appearances are in: “parade of nonsense” “completely dishonest about the cost” “ignoring rebates” “fantasy” alternatives and the kicker, “bankrupt positions.” via At Issue Videos

Earth to millennials: Pierre Poilievre is playing you on housing. Poilievre’s focus is always about politics, “He clearly doesn’t care who he has to drag through the parliamentary mud in order to score a point on his opponents.” In parliament Poilievre has targeted David Eby

“Negotiating with this gov’t wasn’t easy. But the longer this gov’t is in power the more its agenda and its incompetence becomes obvious. This gov’t racks up scandals and passes blame - it’s failing the people of Ontario. We simply can’t afford another 4 years.” david mastin #onted

Check out Zoo to You at 1001 Ritson Rd South, Oshawa, until 1 pm today! Open to ETFO members and their families. Thanks to DurhamDECE for putting it on!

Doug Ford, it’s time that your government reverses the Keffiyeh ban.

ETFO was proud to walk in Durham Pride today alongside other education workers in Durham District School Board (DDSB) Cupe Two-Eighteen District 13 OSSTF Happy Pride Month!

Thanks so much to ⁦Mary Fowler⁩, President of Durham Labour Regional Council for joining us today. Labour Organizing and community Organizing has deep connections. Together we can build together a powerful movement- YES!!! #20forthemany #acornconvention2024

Fort McMurray was too high a price to pay. In dollars, $9B. Jasper, a literal national treasure, is a rich history that we can not replace - but we may yet find out the price to try. Enough is enough. Stop voting for governments that aren’t taking serious action on climate.

There is only one answer to the threat we face as a nation. The answer is solidarity. #StandUpUAW

To assist everybody to start connecting the dots with the recent bargaining dispute between the railways and their employees’ unions consider this: 1/7

Happy to spend time learning at #ETFO's annual Leadership Conference, on behalf of the members in Durham! Ready for a great year ahead!

All #ETFO members in Durham are welcome to join us as we talk to david mastin, ETFO first VP, about all things education related! Come for the free food - stay for the great convos! Check your personal email for registration details!

Reminder to all ETFO members in Durham - teachers, OTs and DECEs - tonight is the night! See you there! #ETFO DurhamDECE ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers' Local

There's been a lot of talk of why Doug Ford is calling an early election. Here's my response: #onpoli