Media Releases: Pages http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx RSS feed for the Pages list. Sat, 25 May 2013 18:37:28 GMT Windows SharePoint Services V3 RSS Generator 60 list Media Releases: Pages /MediaRoom/MediaReleases/_layouts/images/homepage.gif http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx Toronto Catholic Board Trustees' Motion Puts LGBT Students at Risk - ETFO http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Toronto Catholic Board Trustees' Motion Puts LGBT Students at Risk - ETFO.aspx Description: A new motion by Toronto Catholic District School Board trustees to ban both Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and any discussion on gender identity and sexual attraction in anti-bullying clubs puts gay students at high risk, says ETFO.
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Date Published: 5/16/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Fri, 17 May 2013 01:35:18 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Toronto Catholic Board Trustees' Motion Puts LGBT Students at Risk - ETFO.aspx Internet, Social Media Next Frontier in Fighting Homophobia - ETFO http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Internet, Social Media Next Frontier in Fighting Homophobia - ETFO.aspx Description: It’s time to address the shocking number of homophobic and transphobic comments which appear on the internet on a daily basis, according to the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).
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Date Published: 5/14/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Wed, 15 May 2013 02:19:41 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Internet, Social Media Next Frontier in Fighting Homophobia - ETFO.aspx Malala Yousafzai and Pakistani Teacher an Inspiration for Asian Heritage Month http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Malala Yousafzai and Pakistani Teacher an Inspiration for Asian Heritage Month.aspx Description: The courage and work of Pakistani youth education advocate Malala Yousafzai stands as a reminder of how far Canada has come in respecting the legal rights of women, particularly when it comes to education.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 5/9/2013
Date Published: 5/9/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Thu, 09 May 2013 18:55:25 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Malala Yousafzai and Pakistani Teacher an Inspiration for Asian Heritage Month.aspx Budget Takes Welcome Steps to Support Most Vulnerable Ontarians http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Budget Takes Welcome Steps to Support Most Vulnerable Ontarians.aspx Description: With today’s budget, the Wynne government has taken welcome steps to support those Ontarians who are most vulnerable, according to the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 5/2/2013
Date Published: 5/2/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Thu, 02 May 2013 20:45:21 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Budget Takes Welcome Steps to Support Most Vulnerable Ontarians.aspx Educators Must Build a Strong Health and Safety Culture in Every School Community http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Educators Must Build a Strong Health and Safety Culture in Every School Community.aspx Description: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is urging all education partners to ensure that the health and safety of school workplaces, classrooms, and communities remains a top priority.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 4/26/2013
Date Published: 4/26/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:38:02 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Educators Must Build a Strong Health and Safety Culture in Every School Community.aspx ETFO will Adhere to Interim OLRB Ruling http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO will Adhere to Interim OLRB Ruling.aspx Description: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will abide by today’s decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB).
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Date Published: 4/11/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:33:32 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO will Adhere to Interim OLRB Ruling.aspx Supports in Place to Take More Action on Homophobia, Transphobia http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Supports in Place to Take More Action on Homophobia, Transphobia.aspx Description: With International Day of Pink to be celebrated this Wednesday, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is encouraging teachers, educators, and school boards to take more action on stopping homophobic and transphobic bullying.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 4/8/2013
Date Published: 4/8/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:40:07 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Supports in Place to Take More Action on Homophobia, Transphobia.aspx ETFO Suspends Advice Regarding Participation in Voluntary Extra-Curricular Activities http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Suspends Advice Regarding Participation in Voluntary Extra-Curricular Activities.aspx Description: ETFO is suspending the advice to members regarding their participation in voluntary/extra-curricular activities in light of progress made during discussions with the provincial government.
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Date Published: 3/26/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:30:05 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Suspends Advice Regarding Participation in Voluntary Extra-Curricular Activities.aspx Educators Urged to Redouble their Efforts to Eliminate Discrimination http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Educators Urged to Redouble their Efforts to Eliminate Discrimination.aspx Description: As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is encouraging all educators to redouble their efforts to help eliminate all forms of discrimination.
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Date Published: 3/21/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:53:11 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Educators Urged to Redouble their Efforts to Eliminate Discrimination.aspx Ending Violence Against Women Must Be a Local, International Priority http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Ending Violence Against Women Must Be a Local, International Priority.aspx Description: Representatives from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) are among those participating in non-governmental parallel sessions at the 57th Commission on the Status of Women.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 3/6/2013
Date Published: 3/6/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:07:36 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Ending Violence Against Women Must Be a Local, International Priority.aspx ETFO Looking for Government to Put Words into Actions http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Looking for Government to Put Words into Actions.aspx Description: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is hoping that positive discussions held with the provincial government will turn into concrete actions.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 2/28/2013
Date Published: 2/28/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:05:52 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Looking for Government to Put Words into Actions.aspx First Nations’ Human Rights Tribunal Hearing a ‘Teachable Moment’ for All Canadians http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/First Nations’ Human Rights Tribunal Hearing a ‘Teachable Moment’ for All Canadians.aspx Description: With the eyes of the world on Canada, the historic Canadian Human Rights Tribunal starting today will hopefully bring a resolution to the inequality faced by First Nations’ children in education and other basic human rights.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 2/25/2013
Date Published: 2/25/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:33:37 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/First Nations’ Human Rights Tribunal Hearing a ‘Teachable Moment’ for All Canadians.aspx ETFO Welcomes Respectful, Inclusive Tone of Throne Speech http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Welcomes Respectful, Inclusive Tone of Throne Speech.aspx Description: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) welcomes the approach of Ontario’s new government toward building respect with its partners and building a society of inclusion as articulated in the Throne Speech.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 2/19/2013
Date Published: 2/19/2013
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:41:39 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Welcomes Respectful, Inclusive Tone of Throne Speech.aspx ETFO Welcomes New Education Minister Liz Sandals http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Welcomes New Education Minister Liz Sandals.aspx Description: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) welcomes the announcement that Liz Sandals will be Ontario’s new minister of education.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 2/11/2013
Date Published: 2/11/2013
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:02:11 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Welcomes New Education Minister Liz Sandals.aspx Black History Month Recognizes Those Who Have Positively Shaped Society http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Black History Month Recognizes Those Who Have Positively Shaped Society.aspx Description: Black History Month is an important opportunity to recognize those who have positively shaped the social and political fabric of our society, such as the late Lincoln Alexander.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 2/1/2013
Date Published: 2/1/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:25:39 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Black History Month Recognizes Those Who Have Positively Shaped Society.aspx ETFO Would Welcome Opportunity to Meet with New Premier http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Would Welcome Opportunity to Meet with New Premier.aspx Description: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) welcomed the election of Kathleen Wynne as the new Ontario premier and expressed hope that respectful discussions can begin to help end the chaos in schools created by Bill 115.
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Date Published: 1/26/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:27:20 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Would Welcome Opportunity to Meet with New Premier.aspx Government's Repeal of Bill 115 Meaningless for Public Education http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Government's Repeal of Bill 115 Meaningless for Public Education.aspx Description: The government’s intent to repeal Bill 115, used to take away the democratic rights of educators, is a meaningless gesture and shallow response to the chaos it has created in schools, according to the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).
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Date Published: 1/21/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:09:50 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Government's Repeal of Bill 115 Meaningless for Public Education.aspx ETFO, Right To Play’s Work With First Nations Building Youth Confidence http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO, Right To Play’s Work With First Nations Building Youth Confidence.aspx Description: An ongoing partnership between Right To Play, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), and northern Aboriginal communities is helping build youth confidence and employment in First Nations communities through a program called Summer Sun.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 1/17/2013
Date Published: 1/17/2013
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:58:28 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO, Right To Play’s Work With First Nations Building Youth Confidence.aspx ETFO Members will Comply with OLRB Ruling re One-Day Political Protest http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Members will Comply with OLRB Ruling re One-Day Political Protest.aspx Description: Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will comply with a decision by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) and not hold a planned one-day political protest today.
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Date Published: 1/11/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:43:03 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Members will Comply with OLRB Ruling re One-Day Political Protest.aspx Government Uses Flawed Legislation to Trample Rights of Working Ontarians http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Government Uses Flawed Legislation to Trample Rights of Working Ontarians.aspx Description: Today’s use of Bill 115’s unprecedented powers by the Ontario government, and the promise of a subsequent repeal of the Bill, is a cynical misuse of government power, according to the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).
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Date Published: 1/3/2013
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School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:41:06 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Government Uses Flawed Legislation to Trample Rights of Working Ontarians.aspx ETFO to Take No New Strike Action If Education Minister Does Not Impose Bill 115 Provisions http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO to Take No New Strike Action If Education Minister Does Not Impose Bill 115 Provisions.aspx Description: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will cease rotating strikes, and take no new strike action, if Ontario’s education minister does not impose collective agreements after December 31st under Bill 115.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 12/21/2012
Date Published: 12/21/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:47:15 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO to Take No New Strike Action If Education Minister Does Not Impose Bill 115 Provisions.aspx Consultation, Not Arbitrary Laws, Needed to Address First Nations’ Issues http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Consultation, Not Arbitrary Laws, Needed to Address First Nations’ Issues.aspx Description: Rather than proceed with bills that adversely affect First Nations sovereignty and lands, the Prime Minister should meet with Aboriginal leaders and hold proper consultations on the bills’ impacts, according to ETFO.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 12/20/2012
Date Published: 12/20/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:17:48 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Consultation, Not Arbitrary Laws, Needed to Address First Nations’ Issues.aspx ETFO Limestone Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Limestone Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx Description: Limestone public elementary teachers and occasional teachers will stage a one-day strike this Thursday December 20 to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding local collective bargaining.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 12/17/2012
Date Published: 12/17/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:11:02 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Limestone Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx ETFO Superior-Greenstone Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Superior-Greenstone Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx Description: Superior-Greenstone public elementary teachers and occasional teachers will stage a one-day strike this Thursday December 20 to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding local collective bargaining.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 12/17/2012
Date Published: 12/17/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:18:48 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Superior-Greenstone Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx ETFO Thames Valley Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Thames Valley Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx Description: Thames Valley public elementary teachers and occasional teachers will stage a one-day strike this Thursday December 20 to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding local collective bargaining.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 12/17/2012
Date Published: 12/17/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:37:41 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Thames Valley Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx ETFO Upper Canada Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Upper Canada Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx Description: Upper Canada public elementary teachers and occasional teachers will stage a one-day strike this Thursday December 20 to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding local collective bargaining.
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 12/17/2012
Date Published: 12/17/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:49:00 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Upper Canada Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Thursday December 20.aspx ETFO Algoma, Waterloo Region Locals Begin Work-to-Rule December 17 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Algoma, Waterloo Region Locals Begin Work-to-Rule December 17.aspx Description: ETFO Algoma public elementary teachers and occasional teachers have begun work-to-rule as of December 17, 2012, as have Waterloo Region teachers, occasional teachers, and designated early childhood educators (DECEs).
Contact: Aida Azarakhsh
Article Date: 12/17/2012
Date Published: 12/17/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> Aida Azarakhsh Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:49:46 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Algoma, Waterloo Region Locals Begin Work-to-Rule December 17.aspx ETFO Bluewater Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Bluewater Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19.aspx Description: Bluewater public elementary teachers and occasional teachers will stage a one-day strike this Wednesday December 19 to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding local collective bargaining.
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Date Published: 12/16/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:46:23 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Bluewater Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19.aspx ETFO Algoma Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Algoma Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19.aspx Description: Algoma public elementary teachers and occasional teachers will stage a one-day strike this Wednesday December 19 to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding local collective bargaining.
Contact: administrator
Date Published: 12/16/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:37:53 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Algoma Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19.aspx ETFO Halton Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19 http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Halton Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19.aspx Description: Halton public elementary teachers, occasional teachers, and designated early childhood educators (DECEs) will stage a one-day strike this Wednesday December 19 to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding local collective bargaining.
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Date Published: 12/16/2012
Media Release?: Yes
School Year: 2012 - 2013
]]> administrator Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:31:07 GMT http://www.etfo.ca/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/ETFO Halton Locals to Stage One-Day Strike on Wednesday December 19.aspx