Welcome New Members of ETFO!

With over 83,000 members, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is the largest educator union in Canada. When you accepted your position with your school board, you became an ETFO member and part of our collective strength, enthusiasm, and commitment to each other and our profession.

ETFO strives to serve our members in several ways. As a union, we defend our members and workplace rights through bargaining and advocacy. As a professional organization, we deliver a wide range of personal and professional development, as well as leadership and training opportunities.  

Download the Welcome to ETFO booklet for an overview of ETFO's structure, membership services and supports, information on benefits and insurance coverage, and volunteer opportunities in the union. The strength of ETFO is in its active membership, so get involved and show your union pride!

Let others know you are a member of ETFO by adding the “I am ETFO” shareable to your personal email signature or social media accounts. Download: Shareable 1, Shareable 2.

For almost 30 years, ETFO has fought for – and won – many improvements to working conditions for our members through assertive collective bargaining and proactive political lobbying. Watch this video documenting the history of ETFO. Below you’ll find information and links to help you get to know your union better.

Know Your Rights 

Read this information sheet for an overview of what you need to know about your collective agreement. For specific details on the rights and procedures related to your direct employer (the district school board), please get in touch with your ETFO local office. Email and phone numbers for all local presidents are available at etfo.ca/locals. 

Stay Informed

To ensure the union can provide you with vital information and updates on membership services, please provide your personal contact information and subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter. Fill out the Member Contact form today! 

Member Resources

To access great resources available to members only, register for the members’ secure site at members.etfo.ca. You will need your ETFO ID to register. Resources on this site include curriculum guides, upcoming conferences and professional updates, advisories, and more. For questions, email webadmin@etfo.org.

Attend a Professional Conference

Programs and conferences that the provincial union organizes are available to you as a member of ETFO. For most events, the union provides release time, travel, accommodation, and dependent care, as per ETFO provincial policy. Visit the events registration site to view upcoming opportunities and submit your registration. The dedicated site is events.etfo.org.