#ETFO MEDIA RELEASE: ETFO calls for end to EQAO, redirection of funding to classrooms “EQAO assessments shift accountability from the government’s chronic underfunding of public education to educators, placing blame where it should not be.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #OntEd #OnLab

Today marks the Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities. Inclusion in workspaces is a right, not a privilege. We must advocate for equitable workplaces, accessible education, and stronger disability rights. Let’s keep learning, pushing, and building an inclusive future. #ETFO #onlab #onted

World AIDS Day reminds us that health and dignity are fundamental rights for all. We continue to fight for equitable access to healthcare, and we stand in solidarity with those living with HIV/AIDS and commit to education, advocacy, and action. End the stigma. #ETFO #OnLab #OntEd

Today on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, we affirm the universal right of all peoples to safety, dignity & self-determination. All civilians living under occupation, displacement or violence deserve peace & justice. #ETFO #Onlab #Onted

Gender-based violence isn’t abstract, it’s in our schools, our communities, our homes. Ending it means funding shelters, believing survivors, teaching consent, and challenging the patriarchy. No one should have to survive what could have been prevented. #IDEVAW #PETL #ETFO #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA STATEMENT: ETFO responds to education minister withholding EQAO results ETFO President David Mastin: “Instead of doubling down on [EQAO],…this delay should be used to reconsider EQAO’s value.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

@PETL Anti-Racism and Equity Committee is hosting an interactive workshop, facilitated by author Canute Lawrence. It will deepen understanding and empower educators with practical strategies to recognize and respond to harmful language in schools and classrooms. Register at etfopeel.com/events

Proud to show support this morning for members of OPSEU 272 (Travel Assistants) who are bargaining their first Collective Agreement with the PDSB. PDSB: These workers are *essential* to the educational experience of the students they serve. This CA will need to reflect that. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

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Are you a new or seasoned teacher looking to enhance your professional learning? @PETL New Members & Professional Learning Committees are co-hosting an interactive evening of connection, support and professional growth. Register at etfopeel.com/events

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Today we honour trans lives lost to hate, violence, and neglect. This rise in transphobia isn’t random; it’s fueled by growing fascism that targets marginalized communities to divide us. We grieve, we resist, and we fight for safety, dignity, and liberation. #TDOR #PETL #ETFO #OnLab

JOINT STATEMENT: #OntEd Unions Warn Against Passage of Bill 33 “Ontario’s schools are facing real crises: overcrowded classrooms, rising violence, crumbling infrastructure, & deep cuts to special education. Bill 33 serves to distract from…these problems.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #ETFO #OnLab

Really pleased to welcome Alex Vitale, author of ‘The End of Policing’, to our PETL Executive Meeting today. Alex joined us virtually from Washington DC to speak to us and answer questions on, and to discuss the content of Chapter 3 of his book ‘The School-to-Prison Pipeline’. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Do *you* know the crew of Doug Ford insiders and donors who are currently supervising five Ontario school boards? No? Then meet *FORD’S CUTTERS*! A less-than-stellar team of accountants with no experience in or knowledge of public education. 👌🏽 #ETFO #OnLab #OntEd

Today, we honour all who served — working people sent to fight in conflicts not of their making. Many return to a failing system. To remember is to see clearly. To honour is to demand justice. Let remembrance move us to action. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

‘Teachers Are Fighting on the Front Lines While the System Leaves Them Stranded’, by PDSB teacher and OSSTF District 19 member Jason Bradshaw in By Blacks. A powerful piece that covers it *all* – and rightly lays the responsibility where it belongs. byblacks.com/opinion/item... #OntEd #OnLab

On #IndigenousVeteransDay, we honour First Nations, Métis, & Inuit veterans who fought for nations that stole their land & committed genocide against their peoples. Their courage is a testament to Indigenous strength, resilience, & the enduring fight for justice. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA RELEASE: ETFO demands province fix outdated education funding formula ETFO President David Mastin: “The math is simple: a flawed formula based on outdated data, combined w rising inflation, equals decades of underfunding and harm to students.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #OnLab #OntEd

This week, PETL honours all Holocaust victims, survivors, and their descendants. We reaffirm our commitment to Holocaust education, Jewish remembrance, and standing against antisemitism. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Treaties aren’t just history—they’re living agreements that remind us our work as educators must center land, truth, and justice. Honouring treaties means learning, teaching, and acting with accountability. #PETL #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Joint Statement in Solidarity with Alberta Teachers “To every Alberta teacher, know that you are not alone. Ontario’s ed unions and educators stand shoulder to shoulder with you. Your strength, resolve, and solidarity are an inspiration to us all.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Today we wear #RedForEd to show solidarity in @etfopeel.bsky.social @etfoeducators.bsky.social to say #NoToBill33 in the erosion of quality #OntEd public education #ETFOStrong #WalkInForOntEd

Bienvenue à tous les enseignants de FSL. #PETL’s FSL Sub-committee presents a meet & greet for French educators. This will be a space to connect with FSL educators, share ideas and discuss strategies. Visit etfopeel.com/events to register. #FSLMeet&Greet #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Let's get together! #PETL's PL committee is hosting a Parent and Baby Yoga session for members that are currently on a pregnancy, parental or adoption leave. Visit etfopeel.com/events to register. Hurry! Spots are limited. #ParentalYoga #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

To the 55k members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA): The 7,000 members of PETL are with you in your fight against a regressive, neoliberal, and destructive Alberta government. In Ontario, we know a thing or two about what you’re up against. Strength and solidarity. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Thanks & solidarity to @CUPW Toronto Local President Mark Lubinski, who joined our two days of PETL Fall Steward Training this week to bring greetings on behalf of members and to share about the ongoing fight by brave CUPW members for a strong and sustainable postal service. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Much appreciation to Andrea Vázquez Jiménez from Policing-Free Schools for attending our 2 days of PETL Fall Steward Training to share about Bill 33 & the many impacts it will have on our schools & students. This government needs to *FUND OUR SCHOOLS*, not policing in schools. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

JOINT STATEMENT: Ontario’s Education Unions United Against Bill 33 Bill 33 “is a regressive piece of legislation that does nothing to support students and everything to consolidate power in the hands of the Minister of Education.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Today we celebrate ECEs & childcare workers who nurture our youngest learners. Appreciation must mean action: fair wages, decent work & fully funded schools. #ECEAppreciationDay #PETL #ETFO #FundOurFuture #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA RELEASE: ETFO celebrates 15 yrs of DECE members’ countless contributions “Today, we honour…our DECE members, who create inclusive, play-based classrooms that nurture every aspect of a child’s development.” www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #OntEd #OnLab

#ETFO MEDIA ADVISORY: ETFO holds press conference to sound alarm on Bill 33, govt overreach “We stand united against Bill 33 & demand a public #OntEd system that puts students & communities, not politics, at the centre.” Presser details below and via link. #OnLab www.etfo.ca/news-publica...

In 1929, white women gained legal recognition as “persons” in Canada, excluded were Black, Racialized and Indigenous women. We remember that rights are never handed to us equally. We recommit to fighting systemic barriers so all persons can live with dignity. #PersonsDay #PETL #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

In Peel, 1 in 10 children live in poverty, it keeps rising as housing prices rise, and wages stagnate. Families struggle while corporations profit and public services are cut. We need decent wages, affordable housing, and fully funded schools.#EndPoverty #PETL #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

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...