Regional Rallies – October 24, 2026
Save the date of Saturday, Oct. 24, as ETFO joins education workers across
the province at regional rallies in London, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and
Toronto. To ensure members can attend, transportation is being organized.
“Get on the Bus” sign-up details will be available soon.
Plan to attend these rallies with colleagues and community members to send
the message that Ontario classrooms need urgent improvements
September 25, 2026: Northern Social
Location: Bancroft Brew Pub, 4 Bridge St. W.
Time: 5:30 p.m. onwards
Purpose: To connect with each other/back to school
RSVP: Google Form
September 16, 2026: RED FOR ED Day of Action 2
Why do we do it? OTs wear red and do a walk-in with contract teaching and support staff to show solidarity and to send a strong message to the province that educators are united and ready to fight for their collective agreement/working conditions.
Your executive will be at a variety of schools throughout our local capturing moments of strength in unity.
June 6, 2026: Community BBQ & Block party
Location: Fed House, 114 Victoria Street, Belleville
May 28, 2026: All-Member Meeting
Location: Empire Theatre, 321 Front Street, Belleville
Time: Sign-in 4:45 p.m.; meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Notes: Light supper & drinks provided
Come out in support and solidarity – let’s send a message that public education is worth fighting for!
April 29, 2026: RED FOR ED Day of Action
How great to see such a sea of red coupled with your smiling faces! Well done, OTs!
Notes: Free food & drink. Park on a nearby side street
Time: 11-2 p.m.