Online Strike Vote – the Federation will hold an online central strike vote for all 84,000 members between November 9 and 18.
There will be an online Townhall with ETFO on November 9 and 10. During these online meetings, members will receive confidential information about key issues at both central tables and learn about the purpose and importance of a strong strike mandate. You’ll also have the opportunity to get your questions answered. Details to come.
ETFO Provincial events calendar can be found here:
https://members.etfo.ca/getmedia/35a9f1c2-98cf-4e1c-a37a-5ab61330042a/260903-Events-Calendar.pdf
New Teacher Information Sessions – October 26, 2026 1-3 p.m.
Regional Rallies – October 24, 2026
Join education workers across the province at the regional rally in Ottawa. 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
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!