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ETFO demands province fix outdated education funding formula

11/06/2025

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Joint Statement in Solidarity with Alberta Teachers

10/28/2025

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Ontario’s Education Unions United Against Bill 33

10/21/2025

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ETFO celebrates 15 years of DECE members’ countless contributions

10/21/2025

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About us

ETFO represents approximately 83,000 members that include public elementary teachers, occasional teachers, education support personnel, professional support personnel and designated early childhood educators. ETFO provides protective and professional services for members and promotes equity and social justice within the education system and the broader society. ETFO is a social justice and equity seeking organization.

Upcoming Events

Nov.

20

A day to honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

Nov.

25

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Dec.

01

World AIDS Day
A day to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

Dec.

03

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Dec.

06

On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 young women were killed at the École Polytechnique in Montreal in what has become known as the Montreal Massacre.

Dec.

06

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Dec.

10

Human Rights Day
The anniversary of the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Dec.

18

International Migrants Day
International Migrants Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges and difficulties of international migration.

Jan.

01

A global campaign to raise awareness about gender-based violence.

Jan.

04

National Ribbon Skirt Day
National Ribbon Skirt Day

Jan.

20

Martin Luther King Day
A federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan.

24

International Day of Education
A day for the celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
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A teacher reads to students outdoors. A teacher reads to a group of children indoors.

ETFO Action

As the largest education union in Canada, ETFO actively supports and works with teacher federations, the Ontario Federation of Labour and Canadian Labour Congress to promote union and workers' rights and to advance a social justice agenda, including advocating for progressive policies to counter income inequality as well as promoting strong public services.