Archive for the ‘News’ Category

ETFO Responds to the Haitian Crisis

ETFO Responds to the Haitian Crisis
In a website statement today, President Sam Hammond announced that the Board of Directors of the ETFO Humanity Fund has approved a $10,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to assist with disaster relief in Haiti. Soon after, ETFO Limestone President Mike Lumb announced an initial donation from his...
January 18th, 2010 | News | Read More

Annual Meeting 2010

Annual Meeting 2010
The form for resolutions for the Provincial Annual Meeting, that will be held in August, 2010 has been uploaded to the Downloads page. ETFO Waterloo members, committees, and Executive have the right to submit a resolution for consideration. The provincial constitution is available on the provincial website...
January 7th, 2010 | Featured, News | Read More

New ETFO President and Executive

New ETFO President and Executive
Sam Hammond of the Hamilton-Wentworth Teacher Local was elected President of ETFO at its 11th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.  Hammond is the 4th President in the history of the federation. Hammond was a teacher in Hamilton-Wentworth for 21 years and has taught physical education and health...
August 28th, 2009 | Featured, News | Read More

Ministry Curriculum Review

Ministry Curriculum Review
The Ministry of Education is starting their review of the elementary curriculum. The initial phase involves a survey that has been posted to the Ministry website. Parents and teachers may complete the survey over the summer months. This data will be gathered and used for school board team consultations...
July 11th, 2009 | News | Read More

Banner Contest

Banner Contest
ETFO is inviting members to submit designs for an ETFO union banner to be displayed at the OFL Convention in November 2009. Submissions should be sent to the attention of Mary Morison, Executive Staff. The deadline for submissions is August 17, 2009. For more information, please contact Mary Morison,...
July 4th, 2009 | Featured, News | Read More

Project Overseas

Project Overseas
Applications for Project Overseas are due November 7, 2009. September is a very busy time for our members and we do not want anyone, who is interested in Project Overseas, to miss it. For more information, please contact Mary Morison, extension 2337, mmorsion@etfo.org, at the provincial office , or read...
July 4th, 2009 | Featured, News | Read More

Queen’s Park Highlights – June 5, 2009

Queen’s Park Highlights – June 5, 2009
The Legislature recessed for its summer break yesterday.  MPPs return to Queen’s Park on September 14 for a continuation of the current legislative session. 1. E-health Project is focus of Opposition MPPs Throughout the week, Opposition MPPs have focused on what they see as a scandal within the Ministry...
July 4th, 2009 | News | Read More

2009-10 ETFO-WRTL Executive

2009-10 ETFO-WRTL Executive
At the Annual Business Meeting on May 21st, the executive for next year was elected: President: James McCormack First Vice President: Judy Perkes Chief Negotiator: Greg Weiler Communications Officer: Darrell Kuwabara Associate Vice President: Margaret Visser (open) Associate Vice President: Carolyn Boyne...
July 4th, 2009 | News | Read More

Summertime is Learning Time for Teachers

Summertime is Learning Time for Teachers
While the school year has ended for thousands of Ontario elementary public school students, many of their teachers are planning to spend part of their summer break back in the classroom as participants in Summer Academy 2009. Now in its seventh year, Summer Academy is the professional development program...
July 4th, 2009 | News | Read More

Local/Provincial Office Summer Hours

Local/Provincial Office Summer Hours
Local Office Summer Hours The Local Office is closed during July and August. Messages can still be sent to any of the released officers (James, Judy, Greg or Darrell) through WaterWorks or voicemail, but these are only checked periodically. Any issues requiring an immediate response should be directed...
July 4th, 2009 | Featured, News | Read More
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