Very pleased & grateful to welcome Andrea Vásquez Jiménez from Policing-Free Schools to our monthly PETL Executive meeting today to discuss #NoToBill33, #PolicingFreeSchools, the direct connections to a fully funded public education system, & how we must push for better. #ETFO #OnLab

Girls are leading, questioning and imagining better futures. They’re also navigating the barriers of underfunded schools. On Intl Day of the Girl, we celebrate their strength and an end to decisions that limit their potential.#DayOfTheGirl #PETL #ETFO #FundOurFuture #OntEd #OnLab

Educators deserve a break. 💚 #PETL’s Wellness Marketplace is coming soon — a space to reclaim rest, care & community for educators. Know a wellness-focused vendor or member with skills to share? Fill out our form & spread the word. #MemberWellness #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Mental health is a right. We must invest in mental health resources, safer schools, and workplaces where well-being is prioritized. Because caring for our communities means caring for the people who work in them. #WorldMentalHealthDay #PETL #ETFO #FundOurFuture #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA RELEASE: Ontarians reject Ford government overreach: majority support elected trustees ETFO President David Mastin: “Eliminating elected trustees is not just a bureaucratic shift; it’s a direct attack on democratic governance.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #OntEd #OnLab

Today we echo workers everywhere to say: enough cuts. We need fully funded public services, and workplaces that value people over profits. Decent work is not negotiable; it’s the foundation of justice and dignity for all. #WorldDayForDecentWork #PETL #ETFO #FundOurFuture #OntEd #OnLab

On World Teachers’ Day we celebrate Peel teachers — and demand more. Ontario’s kids deserve smaller classes, more supports, and fully funded public schools. Stop the cuts. Invest in education. #WorldTeachersDay #PETL #ETFO #FundOurFuture #OntEd #OnLab

As educators on colonized land, we mark the National Day of Action for MMIWG2S by remembering lives stolen and murdered. We recommit to teaching truth & standing for justice. #SistersInSpirit #PETL #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO RELEASE: ETFO celebrates #WorldTeachersDay, calls on province to invest in public #OntEd ETFO President Dave Mastin: Today “we celebrate [teachers’] impact & reaffirm our commitment to ensuring they have the resources & supports they need to help every student.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica...

October is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions of those who follow the Islamic faith. Let us grow in our understanding, honour their rich history and continue to stand against all forms of discrimination. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Women’s History month is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of women and girls from our past and our present. Let's reflect on the work still ahead to remove barriers and continue the fight for women’s equality as a powerful social movement. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

On Truth & Reconciliation Day, we must act on ongoing harms. Grassy Narrows still suffers from mercury contamination after 60 + years. Sign the petition for Mercury Justice you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me... #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

Today is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Justice Sinclair told us that reconciliation isn’t a spectator sport. It calls us to act. “You’re already involved, whether you like it or not.” Let’s ask ourselves: ‘Are we on the field or on the bench?’ #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the federal govt’s Truth & Reconciliation Commission Report. The only way forward is through committing to 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. What are you doing in & outside your classroom to work towards Truth & Reconciliation? #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

It was a great day! Happy to see all the PETL members and families who joined us for our Open House event, on Sept. 20th. We look forward to seeing and engaging with you in the future. Visit etfopeel.com/events for upcoming PETL events.

‘We’ve said no to police in schools’: Campaign to stop Bill 33 comes to Peel, via Andrew Palamarchuk/Brampton Guardian. PETL VP Felipe Pareja: “Nothing could be further from necessary than the presence of uniformed & armed police officers in our schools.” www.bramptonguardian.com/news/we-have...

PETL President Nadia Goode & Vice-Presidents Vickita Bhatt & Felipe Pareja were proud to spend time this morning with proud members of OPSEU Local 245 – college workers at Sheridan College Davis Campus in Brampton who are fighting to save our public colleges. ✊🏽💪🏽 #OntEd #OnLab www.saveourcolleges.ca

PETL members send their solidarity to @opseusefpo.bsky.social college workers on strike fighting for fair & sustainable funding for Ontario’s public colleges – the backbone of our provincial economy. More info & ways to support & take action here: opseu.org/saveourcolle... #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

On #InternationalLiteracyDay we affirm that literacy is a 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, not a privilege. Cuts to public education deny students this right. We fight for fully funded schools so every child can read, write, learn & thrive. #LiteracyDay #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Peel Education Workers United to the Peel District School Board: Enough is enough. Workers deserve better. Students deserve better. Stop the cuts to the frontlines. etfopeel.com/peel-educati... #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA STATEMENT: ETFO responds to school board collapse rumour “To be clear, this is American-style privatization creeping into #OntEd. Their agenda is clear: sideline local voices, starve public schools of funding, and open the door to private interests.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #OnLab

🚨PEEL EDUCATION WORKERS UNITED JOINT STATEMENT: As a new school year begins, Peel's education worker unions provide a 'Starting Point' of their own Despite the rosy picture painted by the PDSB, public education in Peel is in a dire situation. etfopeel.com/peel-educati... #ETFO #OnLab #OntEd

Could *you* spot the student who needs more of a challenge in class? Smaller classes would mean more time to support individual learning needs. #smallerclassesBIGDIFFERENCE #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Could *you* spot the child who came to school hungry today? Smaller classes would make room for educators to connect with their kids. #smallerclassesBIGDIFFERENCE #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Could *you* spot the student being bullied on social media in a class of 30+? Not likely. But they deserve to be seen and supported. #SmallerClassesBigDifference #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Kinross Gold wants to dump inadequately treated industrial wastewater upstream of Grassy Narrows. Speak out before Ontario makes its decision. Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re... #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

FROM AUGUST 16: #ETFO MEDIA STATEMENT: ETFO stands with @AirCanada.bsky.social workers www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #OntEd #OnLab @ETFOEducators.bsky.social

FROM AUGUST 13: #ETFO MEDIA RELEASE: ETFO members elect provincial Executive for 2025-27 www.etfo.ca/news-publica...

FROM AUGUST 13: #ETFO MEDIA RELEASES: Election of ETFO Released Officers and @OTFFEO.bsky.social Representative for 2025-2027 🔴 First Vice-President: Shirley Bell 🔴 Vice-President: Mary Fowler 🔴 Vice-President: Gundi Barbour 🔴 OTF Representative: Nathan Core www.etfo.ca/news-publica...

FROM AUGUST 13: #ETFO MEDIA RELEASE: David Mastin elected ETFO President www.etfo.ca/news-publica...

FROM AUGUST 12: #ETFO MEDIA RELEASE: ETFO announces its 2024-2025 award winners Special congrats to PETL members Kathryn Lagerquist & Asha Nagpal for their well-deserved awards & recognitions! Read more about Kathryn and Asha’s awards here: www.etfo.ca/about-us/awa... www.etfo.ca/news-publica...

Sending kudos and congratulations to PETL member and Vice-President Manjit Deol on her election to the #ETFO Provincial Executive for the 2025-2027 term at this past week’s ETFO Annual Meeting. #OntEd #OnLab

Greetings to all PETL members from the floor of the 2025 #ETFO Annual Meeting in Toronto. It’s been a busy week of debating motions, setting the direction for the work of the federation for the year ahead, and electing a new Provincial Executive. #OntEd #OnLab 📷 @FAPareja.bsky.social

We stand with the @ITUC in condemning Israel’s seizure of the Handala. The peaceful mission delivering essential aid to Gaza was met with force, resulting in the arrest of trade unionists and human rights activists. Full statement: canadianlabour.ca/gaza-ituc-co...

Statement: This is genocide, stop starving Gaza The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), Canada’s largest provincial labour federation representing over one million workers, recognizes what is happening in Gaza for what it is: genocide. ofl.ca/statement-th... #CdnPoli #Gaza

A timely and urgent statement from the OFL: This is genocide, stop starving Gaza. Link to full statement in the OFL post below. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab #StopStarvationInGaza

"The last thing we need is the threat of more poison in our water… How many times can the government put our health and way of life in the hands of a dangerous industry that cares only about profits?” freegrassy.net/news/the-thr...

PETL Statement on the Ford Government’s Plans to Re-Instate Dangerous and Harmful SRO Programs Through Bill 33 The policing of our students isn’t the answer. We must invest in the solutions that actually work – and trust educators to lead them. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

PETL President Nadia Goode & Vice-Presidents Vickita Bhatt & Felipe Pareja were proud to rep @ETFOPeel at today’s Rally to Protect Black & All Students, & to join opposition to Doug Ford’s plans to force police back into our schools. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab #PoliceInSchoolsCauseHarm #NotGoingBack

Heat warnings are now regular events. The board and the province have advance notice—yet schools remain underprepared. We need proactive, not reactive, planning. #ETFO #PeelHeatRelief @citynews @CP24

Temporary cooling areas aren’t a full solution. Several classes often share the same space, with students rotating through. Some classes are in the hallways. Meanwhile, most of the school remains overheated. #PeelHeatRelief #ETFO @BramptonGuardian @Insauga

Peel educators are documenting conditions in overheated classrooms. Photos and temperature readings show a clear pattern: classrooms are too hot for effective learning. We need consistent, safe standards. #PeelHeatRelief #SafeSchoolsNow @citymississauga

Educators have been bringing in personal fans, water coolers, and ice packs. These short-term fixes highlight a larger issue: Classroom heat needs systemic solutions, not individual workarounds. #PeelHeatRelief @CBCNewsTO @Insauga

Cooling protocols exist, but they’re limited by what schools have. If there’s no A/C or adequate ventilation, keeping windows closed and fans on isn’t enough. Systemic solutions are needed. #ETFO #PeelHeatRelief @PDSBhome @CP24

Many Peel classrooms are reaching over 30°C during the school day. Students and educators are expected to learn and teach in these conditions. This isn’t sustainable. We need long-term infrastructure solutions. #PeelHeatRelief #SafeSchoolsNow @PDSBhome @CBCNewsTO @CP24

PETL MEDIA STATEMENT: “We Can't Teach in This Heat”: Peel Educators Urge Immediate and Long-Term Action to Protect Students and Staff This situation is untenable and unsafe. We expect the government and the PDSB to care and to act. Before something tragic happens… #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

This isn’t just a heatwave—it’s the result of years of underfunding in public education. Every classroom without cooling is a choice that’s been delayed too long. #PeelHeatRelief #SafeSchoolsNow @Insauga @CBCNewsTO @CP24 @BramptonGuardian

Window open. Fan on. Lights off. Book cooling station times. This is PDSB's heat response plan. Let that sink in. Students are expected to learn through this. This is not safe, it's not a plan. 📢 @Insauga @CP24 @CBCNewsTO #SafeSchoolsNow #PeelHeatRelief

It’s more than just heat. Classrooms without proper cooling are a symptom of years of underfunding and neglect. This is a health, equity, and learning crisis. We need investment—now. #PeelHeatRelief #SafeSchoolsNow @Insauga @CBCNewsTO @CP24 @BramptonGuardian

The PDSB's protocol tells staff to “adjust expectations.” We do. Every day. But students can’t thrive in stifling heat, and educators can’t be the ventilation system. @CBCNewsTO @citymississauga please cover this. #PeelHeatRelief