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Teachers, education workers, parents and union representatives gathered on Parliament Hill Saturday to call on the Ontario government to increase its funding for public education. #onted #onpoli cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7…

Since taking office, the Ontario Conservative government has underfunded public education by $6.5 billion. David Mastin, @ETFOpresident, explains the impact on students to thousands at the Toronto rally to defend publicly funded education. #OntEdUnited

Educators, if you are looking for an #onted classroom resource for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, check out the ETFO Healing Conversations for the Primary classroom. This resource, available to ETFO educators on the secure site, supports educators in “building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect,” as stated in Call to Action 63 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Log in and download it from members.etfo.ca/resources/fn…

This morning, the presidents representing teachers and education workers across Ontario are joining the @osstf Union Leadership Academy to discuss our joint work to defend public education and fight for students' needs. We are united and working together for publicly funded education #onted #onpoli

Thank you, Marcia Howard, Teacher President with @MFELocal59, for inspiring us and reminding us about building people power in our union. We will absolutely hold the line to fight for justice and students. Solidarity to you and educators across the border. #ETFOAM2026 #educatorsunite

In response to the attack ads against #onted educators, @etfopresident said, "It’s not surprising to see the Ford government resorting to attack ads targeting educators, given its long record of undermining and undervaluing teachers, education workers, and the unions that represent them. And let’s be clear: these government ads are paid for by taxpayers in this province." #onpoli

At today’s all staff meeting @ETFOpresident recounts the work of the last month. All together we are working in the interest of students, educators and publicly funded public education. #onted #OntEdUnited #onpoli

Teacher presidents from across Canada met to discuss the alarming actions of governments using the Notwithstanding Clause to override constitutionally protected rights to freedom of association, collective bargaining, and strike action. This heavy handed action is undemocratic and we will fight back! Listen to watch @ETFOpresident had to say to Ontario’s Premier and Minister of Education #onted #canlab

Today @osbcucscso, @osstf and ETFO issued a joint letter calling on the Minister of Education to reaffirm a commitment to the play-based learning model in Ontario’s #onted Kindergarten program and to recognize the role of designated early childhood educators as experts. READ IT HERE: etfo.ca/getmedia/416cb138-c9… #onpoli

📢📢📢 255,000 teachers and education workers unite in province-wide action this week! On April 29, more than 255,000 #ETFO, @AEFO_ON_CA, @OECTAProv, @osbcucscso, and @osstf members will participate in a Province-wide Day of Action. This coordinated effort represents a powerful show of unity among Ontario’s teachers and education workers at a time when publicly funded education continues to face significant challenges. Teachers and education workers will come together to visually signal their support and demand for investments in publicly funded education. Across Ontario, union members will wear red and purple as part of the Red for Ed and Power of Purple movements. This collective action will demonstrate that teachers and education workers are united in calling for improved learning and working conditions in our schools and universities. Momentum is building. We invite families and other community allies to join us in calling for meaningful investment and a genuine commitment to student success and well-being. FULL MEDIA STATEMENT: etfo.ca/news-publications/me… #OntEdUnited #OntEd

📣📣📣 ETFO MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT As we approach the end of the #onted school year and the expiry of the collective agreement, ETFO is holding all-member meetings across Ontario. Meetings start this week on April 22! It is vital that every member attend the meeting for their area to learn about the bargaining plan and the strike vote process. Find meeting details for your board at etfocb.ca/accordions/all-mem…