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📣 ATTENTION ETT MEMBERS 📣 This is your reminder that ETT TABLE OFFICER ELECTION PERIOD BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 29 AT 9:00 AM Voting information will be sent direct to your email Get information and details at

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

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30,000 strong!✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏼 #ETT , @OSSTFtoronto , @TECT951 , & @AEFO_ON_CA taking action today at Queen’s Park as we call on @fordnation & @Sflecce to reach a FAIR DEAL for students & teachers. #CutsHurtKids #NoCutsToEducation #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong

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WE WON’T BACK DOWN!! ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿 Chants hundreds of #ETT members & parents outside the Royal York hotel, as we take action together to defend our shared public education system. You can’t ignore us @Sflecce & @fordnation . #ETTstrong #ETFOstrong #ETFOStrike #CutsHurtKids

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MIGHTY MIGHTY ECEs! 🎵🔥 ECEs fired up & rockin’ Queen’s Park today, as 30,000 educators, supported by parents & families, took our action right to @fordnation ’s doorstep. #solidarity #ETFOStrong #CutsHurtKids #IStrikeBecause

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It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we must share the news of the loss of one of our members. Dianne Chin passed away on April 10 due to complications related to COVID-19. She will be deeply missed by all.

Remembering One Of Our Own: Dianne Chin - Elementary Teachers of Toronto

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we must share the news of the loss of one of our members. Dianne Chin passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020, due to complications related to COVID-19....

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Parents in Danforth East support teachers! Thank you 🙏 so much to our parents, families, & communities that have been so supportive in our fight for the #SchoolsOurStudentsDeserve . 👏 #ETFOStrike #CutsHurtKids

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The Elementary Teachers of Toronto is sending love and #solidarity to 2SLGBTQ + students, staff, parents and allies in York Catholic District School Board. There is no place for hate in our schools! #onted

Stop The Catholic Harm 🍁

@StopTheCathHarm

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Today some of those same angry York Catholic parents came to my school (in another municipality). I will not be bullied into not teaching inclusively for 2SLGBTQI+ students. I will continue to encourage other Catholic educators to teach inclusively for 2SLGBTQI+ students.

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#TDSB Trustees voted last night to lower class sizes in its reopening plan. 15 in Kindergarten to Grade 3. 20 in Grade 4-8. Now it’s time for the Ontario Govt to step up & provide the funding we need for a #SafeSeptember . (H/T @misterdebuono )

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TAKE ACTION NOW! Go to and tell the provincial government to stop the cuts to public education and vote to provide the stable, adequate, and necessary funding in the provincial budget to fully support our students and schools. @fordnation

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WE WON’T BACK DOWN! 💪🏿💪🏼💪🏽 Get the message @fordnation & @Sflecce ! We’re at Queen’s Park STANDING UP for the future of our shared, public world-class public education system. We won’t be silenced. #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #IStrikeBecause #CutsHurtKids #NoCutsToEducation

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#ETT members sending a msg loud and clear at @fordnation ’s constituency office. We will not back down. We will continue to stand up for our students & the future of public ed. #Istrikebecause #cutshurtkid #ETFOStrike #ETTStrong #ETFOstrong

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“I’ve never seen Queen’s Park more beautiful than today,” says NDP Education Critic @maritstiles to 30,000 teachers & education workers here at Queen’s Park, taking action to protect our public education system. #CutsHurtKids #NoCutsToEducation #IStrikeBecause

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Amidst all the chaos of the last 5 days planning for a return to school, #TDSB announces a complete u-turn on its inclement weather plans - telling teachers at 6:50pm tonight that they may need to prepare to teach virtually tomorrow #onted #onpoli

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Our numbers only continue to grow here at the Ministry of Ed as 11,000 #ETT members strong 💪 take strike action today across Toronto to #reversethecuts . #Istrikebecause #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #ETFOStrike #CutsHurtKids

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We are now witnessing a complete breakdown of governance at every level in our province. #TDSB - you should be ashamed of yourselves #onted #onpoli

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Ford’s $1250/plate fundraiser dinner was interrupted - because we won’t let Ontario’s children miss out on safe, quality education they deserve. Thank you everyone who came tonight to fight #NoCutsToEducation in solidarity with educators, parents, & community. #ETT #ETFO #caned

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We’re at @fordnation ’s constituency office taking action today to end the cuts. #CutsHurtKids #ETT & #ETFO members are standing up for our students & the future of public ed. ✊✊✊ #Istrikebecause #ETFOStrike #ETTStrong #ETFOstrong

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TOMORROW: Join 30k teachers & education workers, together supported by parents & families, on the picket line at Queen's Park as we take action to: ✅Better fund special education ✅Realize class sizes that meet students' needs ✅Save Kindergarten STAND UP FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION!

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The first week of school is over and students and teachers have experienced... 🎓 Huge class sizes 🌡️ Soaring temps 😵‍💫 Difficult conditions While Doug Ford and the provincial gov't sit on *22 billion* It's time to fund the schools our students deserve!

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Solidarity Saturday with Education Workers at @fordnation ’s constituency office. School teachers, Ed workers, parents and students standing with @osbcucscso @OFLabour @CUPEOntario #Justice4Workers

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"I have never, ever witnessed more disrespect from a minister of education," says Charles Pascal, former deputy minister of education. Stephen Lecce is being "incredibly disrespectful" to teachers in the province. #CutsHurtKids

Gulf widens in 'standoff' between province, teachers' unions | CBC News

After weeks of rotating strikes and the promise of more on the horizon, Ontario’s largest teachers’ unions remain deadlocked in a labour impasse with the province that just keeps escalating.

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There's no space for hate in our schools, in Ontario, or in Canada. We're at Queen's Park this morning with thousands more to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and show we are stronger when we can all be our authentic selves, when we work together, and show up for each other

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#ETT members making some NOISE at @fordnation ’s constituency office. We are taking action today to stop the cuts, and to defend the future of our shared public education system. #Istrikebecause #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #ETFOStrike #CutsHurtKids

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ETT members continue to show support for the 55,000 Ontario #CUPE education workers fighting for a FAIR agreement. @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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Hundreds of #ETT members picketing @Sflecce outside the Royal York today, as he met with Canadian Club millionaires instead of trying to reach a fair deal that supports students & teachers. #ReverseTheCuts #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #ETFOStrike #istrikebecause #CutsHurtKids

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After events of the last 24 hours, #ETT welcomes the message sent to our members earlier this evening by @TDSBDirector . It is reassuring to know the deep frustration has been acknowledged @tdsb #TDSB #onted #onpoli

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In less than 24hours, more than 2000 members of @ElemTeachersTO have sent letters demanding that the TDSB reject hybrid learning for the 2021/22 school year. We will continue to fight this disastrous learning model for students and public education.

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PC support in Ontario plummeting as a result of Ford's attack on public education and teachers, says new poll. 56% say they're less likely to support PCs in next election because of education cuts. #CutsHurtKids

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ETT members and commUnity continue to show support for the 55,000 Ontario #CUPE education workers fighting for a FAIR agreement. Let’s keep the momentum going! @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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We won’t back down," says #ETT President Joy Lachica ( @lalalalachica ). "As we launch Phase 6 of our Work-to-Rule Strike Action, we will continue to apply pressure to the Ford government and to our MPPs & School Board Trustees." #CutsHurtKids #ETFOStrong

Our Fight Continues. Our Power Grows. We're Letting the Ford Government Know We Won't Back Down. -...

Our power and presence at Queen’s Park on February 21, as we picketed with our ETFO, OSSTF, OECTA, and AEFO colleagues, together, joined by our parents and community allies, was awe-inspiring. As ETT...

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Helen Victoros, ETT President, addresses the huge crowd of counterprotestors at Queen’s Park this morning. There’s no space for hate in our schools, in Ontario, or in Canada. Proud to stand with thousands across the country in support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities

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4 years

Even Education Minister Stephen Lecce ( @Sflecce ) can’t explain the benefits of Doug Ford’s ‘Alabama-style’ education reforms during trainwreck interview, says @pressprogress . #CutsHurtKids

Doug Ford’s Education Minister Can’t Explain How His Own Education Reforms Benefit Kids During...

Even Education Minister Stephen Lecce can’t explain the benefits of Doug Ford’s ‘Alabama-style’ education reforms

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Today we paint the province purple 💜 in support of education workers! @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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Hot off the press....our full page ad in today’s edition of the Toronto Star @ElemTeachersTO #ETT #ETFO #onted #onpoli

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School teachers and education workers support the community’s demand that Ontario and Canada: Compensate everyone in #GrassyNarrows Narrows fairly for the mercury crisis 1/

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9 Boards and counting that have provided their teachers with at least a day of transition time. Sadly, the largest Board #TDSB is not among them. @ElemTeachersTO is demanding release time for teachers to make the necessary preparations for a pivot to remote! #onted #onpoli #ETT

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Teachers say thank you to all Metro workers for the strength, solidarity and the movement you are building, for decent work, for just wages, to make our city strong, to make our community stronger. #SupportMetroWorkers #MetroStrike #JusticeForWorkers

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Our 83,000 #ETFO members are on the picket line for students, working conditions, & the quality of education in Ontario, says #ETT Pres Joy Lachica ( @lalalalachica ) to @CTVNews . We will not see our world-class public ed system dismantled on our watch.

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Teachers are not just empty vessels through which students are educated. Teachers are mentors, counsellors, advocates, and pillars of support. #cutshurtkids #ETFOStrike

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Class sizes in elementary schools should be cut to protect students and staff from #COVID19 , says Ontario’s registered nurses. Classes should be capped at 15. Ford government must provide proper funding for a #SafeSeptemberON .

Coronavirus: Ontario nurses call for smaller class sizes, use of masks in schools | Globalnews.ca

The CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario has made the request in a letter to the province's chief medical officer of health.

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THOUSANDS of #ETT members at the Ministry of Education at 315 Front Street taking strike action today for the future of our shared, world-class public education system. #istrikebecause #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #ETFOStrike #CutsHurtKids

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2 years

ETT Pres. Helen Victoros joined teachers, ed workers, Unions & community allies calling for 10 paid sick days, smaller class sizes, clean air, clean water, and respect for healthcare workers and patients. #Solidarity for all workers and community allies! #justice4workers

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4 years

Tomorrow, we’ll be joining 83,000 #ETFO members province-wide as we take strike action to defend our public ed system. Want to support Toronto educators? Join us & our parent & community allies as we picket PC MPP offices & the Ministry of Ed.

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2 years

Look who came to visit! Always inspiring to hear from @waltonmom and her team of @osbcucscso Education Workers. #ETT #OntEd #CUPE #39Kisnotenough

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Today we paint the province purple 💜 in support of education workers! @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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4 years

NO CUTS TO EDUCATION! #ETT President Joy Lachica ( @lalalalachica ) tells @fordnation & @Sflecce to #ReverseTheCuts & that the 30,000 educators here at Queen’s Park taking action, & 200,000 province-wide, will not back down in our fight for the future of public ed in Ontario.

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ETT members continue to show support for the 55,000 Ontario #CUPE education workers in their fight for a FAIR agreement. @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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No matter what we look like, where we live, or what’s in our wallets, most of us want our neighbourhood public schools to inspire imagination, cultivate critical thinking, and ensure our children can live fulfilling lives. #EnoughIsEnoughON 1/2

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Educators will not stay silent as the Ford govt proceeds to decimate our public education system, says @etfopresident Sam Hammond, as #ETFO , @osstf , @OECTAProv , & @AEFO_ON_CA set to take strike action on Feb 21. #OntarioEducatorsUnited ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻✊🏾

ETFO Media Release: On February 21, Elementary and Secondary Educators Across Ontario Will Stand Up...

The following ETFO Media Release was posted on February 12, 2020. On Friday, February 21, elementary and secondary teachers and education workers represented by the four major education unions in...

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Travis Dhanraj

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#NEW : Premier @fordnation says the safest place for students is in schools #ONpoli #onted

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As teachers, ed workers, families & communities, we say to the @OntarioPCParty to Negotiate Not Legislate! Supporting the crucial work of @osbcucscso #39kIsNotEnough #OntEd @JPHornick

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#TDSB to redeploy 400 teachers, hire 366 to achieve slightly smaller class sizes, focus on #COVID19 hotspots. School to start Sept 15. To achieve the smaller class sizes recommended by public health officials Ford govt needs to provide adequate funding.

Toronto public school board to hire 366 elementary teachers, reduce class sizes

Targeting areas of the city hardest hit by COVID-19, Toronto’s public school board will create smaller elementary class sizes, by redeploying 400 elementary teachers and hiring another 366.

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5 months

Congratulations Laura ( @waltonmom ) on your election as President of the @OFLabour ! Education workers are in good hands with you

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@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

☑️ ETFO members have given a strong mandate for central strike action should it be needed by voting 98% in favour of strike action. ☑️ ETT members voted 98% in favour of taking local strike action if necessary to support bargaining with the TDSB.

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📢Attention Members, friends & followers @ETFOpresident Karen Brown is looking for a kidney donor for a chance at a healthier life. Do you know anybody who may be willing to help? Tap the link below to see her story and spread the word.

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2 years

ETT proudly endorses Kristyn Wong-Tam in the riding of Toronto Centre. Cast your vote on June 2. @kristynwongtam #onpoli

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4 years

With #RedForEd leading the way, our display of collective power--11,000 #ETT members strong--is going to be phenomenal on Monday as we take a stand for the future of public education in Ontario and say NO to Doug Ford's cuts. #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #Solidarity

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#ETT President @lalalalachica leads #FedDay2019 in chant of #SOLIDARITY . Will not back down in our fight for the schools our students deserve and to #reversethecuts .

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ETT proudly endorses Marit Stiles in the riding of Davenport. Cast your vote on June 2. @maritstiles #onpoli

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4 years

When our kids are not safe, no one is safe. Not teachers. Not families. No one, says @jbrownETTPrez in op-ed. @fordnation needs to stop its austerity agenda & provide funding for a #SafeSeptember or our children and families may pay the price.

Op-Ed: Doug Ford is Trying to Save a Buck, Risking Our Children’s Safety This September - Element...

The following op-ed by ETT President Jennifer Brown was published by Metroland Media on August 14, 2020. Doug Ford is failing our students, educators, and communities with his dangerous, incomplete,...

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Attend the Parents to the Bargaining Table! Emergency Rally! Today, Thursday, November 3, 6 p.m.–7 p.m., outside Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen Street West; Pizza, snacks and sign-making. Bring colleagues/friends/family. @parentaction4ed @osbcucscso #39kIsNotEnough #onpoli #onted

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We mobilize for justice. We mobilize for equity, inclusion, diversity, quality education and to build safer, better school the children of Ontario deserve. #ETT #ETFO #OSSTF #TEACHERSINSOLIDARITY #HandsOffFDK #classsizematters

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GET UP, GET DOWN TORONTO IS A UNION TOWN!! 💯💯💯 #ETT members bringing the NOISE 📣 here at Queen’s Park as we take a stand for the future of public education in Ontario. #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #IStrikeBecause #CutsHurtKids #NoCutsToEducation

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ETT proudly endorses Jill Andrew in the riding of Toronto—St. Paul’s. Cast your vote on June 2. @JILLSLASTWORD #onpoli

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4 years

This is not about wages, says #ETT President Joy Lachica ( @lalalalachica ) to @CP24 about #ETFO 's WTR. We will not stand for more cuts to education. We are taking action for the future of our shared public education system. #CutsHurtKids

ETT President Joy Lachica Speaks to CP24 About ETFO Strike Action to Defend Public Education -...

With ETFO’s Phase 3 Work-to-Rule strike action commencing January 13, 2020, ETT President Joy Lachica spoke with CP24 about why it is essential that elementary educators take action in defence of our...

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School teachers, education workers, parents and students support @ontarionurses who are bargaining for a fair deal & to protect healthcare. #supportnurses

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5 years

Wearing black to mourn @fordnation 's cuts - a loss of quality in our world-class public education system. ETT will always fight for our public schools; our students and teachers deserve safer and supportive learning environments. #NoCutsToEducation #cutshurtkids #ETFO

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Awesome #SOLIDARITY 💪🏿💪🏼💪🏽 from our #ETT members at @tdsb_WHJMS ! @fordnation 's cuts have jeopardized the well-being of our students. We're STANDING UP for the high-quality public education & support in the classroom that our students deserve. #CutsHurtKids

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#ETT President @lalalalachica , VP @yolanda_bdacy , Exec Helen Victoros, & 100s of #ETT members taking a stand for the FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION @fordnation 's constituency office. ✊✊✊ #istrikebeacuse #CutsHurtKids #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong

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We’re honoured to have the incredible, profoundly inspiring @jen_keesmaat speak with us at Steward Training today! #ETT is so proud to endorse #keesmat4mayor - our city deserves an accomplished Mayor that matches our collective vision of equity and progress.

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Today we paint the province purple 💜 in support of education workers! @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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Doug Ford ( @fordnation ) & Stephen Lecce ( @Sflecce ) are not coming to the table, not offering solutions, says #ETT VP @yolanda_bdacy to @HumberOnline . Our action Monday is about pushing this govt to do what is right for our students & future of public ed

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TOMORROW, we're taking #ETFOStrike action at Toronto schools (8:30-11:30 am) & at the Royal York (100 Front St W, 11am-2pm) to protest Ed Min @Sflecce as he hobnobs with Canadian Club millionaires. Join us in defending our shared public ed system.

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Almost 6000 members of @ElemTeachersTO have objected in writing to the introduction of hybrid learning, and #TDSB still tells us that teachers think it’s a great idea! #tonedeaf #SayNoToHybrid #ETFO #ETT #hybridhurtskids

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Thanks to Megan for sharing this great photo of teachers at Owen PS showing off their #ETTRedForEd yesterday! If the Board gets to surplus everyone with ten years in the building, everyone holding an X in this photo is gone 😶‍🌫️

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#ETT members at @BellmereJPS with a msg for @fordnation & @Sflecce : #SaveFDK , Teachers & ECEs are the #kindergarten team that’s better together. #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong #ETFOStrike #Istrikebecause #cutshurtkids

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As teachers and parents and caregivers, we believe that our students deserve smaller class sizes, so they get the individualized attention that they need! #ItsAboutEverything #ONpoli #TDSB #ETFO

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We know that there is more than enough money to ensure that all of our students have the public schools they deserve, and our communities have the common good supports we need. #onted #tdsb

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ETT proudly endorses Bhutila Karpoche in the riding of Parkdale—High Park. Cast your vote on June 2. @BhutilaKarpoche #onpoli

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Looking forward to seeing ETT members, parents, students, & other educators at the #MarchForOurEducation at Queen’s Park today (starts at 11am). Together, let’s show our support for #sexed & Indigenous content. ETT President @lalalalachica to speak.

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“Teacher safety is student safety,” says @jbrownETTPrez in open letter to Interim @TDSBDirector Carlene Jackson, calling for funding action & featuring recommendations & questions from frontline teachers on achieving a #SafeSeptember . READ THE LETTER:

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@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

#CutsHurtKids . Amplify our message to the Ford government to reverse the education cuts. Go #RedForEd and demonstrate our #solidarity and #collectivepower as teachers! #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong ✊✊✊

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

2 years

Today we paint the province purple 💜 in support of education workers! @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

8 months

TVO workers have been on strike since Monday. They deserve meaningful wages! Permanent positions should not be filled with precarious contracts! Join the workers on the picket line at 2180 Yonge St. and show support #FundTVOLikeItMatters

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

3 years

The Ford govt hasn’t invested in proper ventilation or to reduce class sizes so students & educators can physically distance As cases surge & Ford continues to do nothing to protect schools, it’s hard to see when they are safe to open, say health experts

Canadian doctors worry about school safety ahead of reopening - The Globe and Mail

Some provinces plan to bring children back to the classroom within days, even as COVID-19 infections soar across the country

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

Our schools are moving mountains for children and families by performing logistical miracles on a daily basis, despite being completely let down by the province. Show some love ❤️ for your teachers and school staff.

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

2 years

Today we paint the province purple 💜 in support of education workers! @osbcucscso #Justice4workers #39KIsNOTenough #onpoli #onted

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

5 years

. @JustinTrudeau calls @FordNation 's cuts to Ontario's education system "frightening" at @CanTeachersFed AGM. #CutsHurtKids #OnPoli #CNDPoli

Trudeau calls Ford government cuts to Ontario's education system 'frightening' | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the provincial Progressive Conservative government's cuts to Ontario's education system are "frightening" — and he worries they could undermine the quality of...

www.cbc.ca

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

#ETT President Joy Lachica ( @lalalalachica ) on the picket line with educators, parents, & our community allies as we took #ETFOstrike action today to send a msg at PC MPP offices to #ReverseTheCuts & protect our shared public education system. #CutsHurtKids #istrikebecause

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

2 years

ETT proudly endorses Kate Dupuis in the riding of Beaches—East York. Cast your vote on June 2. @DrKateTO #onpoli

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

Teachers are terrified, says @jbrownETTPrez to @680NEWS . Students & educators are going back to the classroom in just a few weeks & we have liquor stores that have higher safety standards than the Ford govt's so-called #BackToSchool plan.

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

2 years

From robust rapid testing to providing proper PPE, here are 6 things to tell @fordnation , @Sflecce , and @celliottability to #makeschoolssafe #safeschools #onted #onpoli #SafeSchoolsSaveLives #PaidSickDays #OSSTF #ETT @OSSTFtoronto #ongov

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

6 years

ETT stands in solidarity with @iatse58 workers. Members asked not to cross the picket line to attend the #CNE . Send a msg to @JohnTory demanding an end to the lockout & a return to bargaining. #58LockedOut #NoCNE4Me

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

#ETT members at @TDSB_Amesbury & @TDSB_Gracefield taking a stand to defend our shared public education system. ✊🏿✊✊🏼✊🏽 We won't back down in our call to #ReverseTheCuts & in our fight for the #SchoolsOurStudentsDeserve . #CutsHurtKids #ETTStrong #ETFOStrong

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

Welcome to Doug Ford’s Ontario. #CutsHurtKids #OnPoli

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

10 months

ETT and CUPE4400 press conference to address the underfunding and looming cuts to our schools, ahead of the TDSB Budget vote. When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Where: TDSB Head Office 5050 Yonge St.—Ford sits on $22 billion while TDSB debates cuts to schools. #nomorecuts

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

PHOTO GALLERY: 30,000 educators, supported by our parents, families, & communities, taking strike action today at Queen's Park to fight for the future of our shared, world-class public education system. #EducatorsUnited !

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

2 years

On behalf of the over 10,000 Elementary Teachers of Toronto, public school teachers in the TDSB we stand in #solidarity with @opseulocal546 safety inspectors ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻. @TSSAOntario get back to the bargaining table now! #strikeforsafety

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

#SOLIDARITY 👊 with #ETFO members in @ETFOPeel & @HwetlEtfo as they take strike action today to defend our world class, shared public education system. #ETT has your back! #istrikebecause #ETFOStrike #ETFOStrong #CutsHurtKids

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

#TDSB Parents Support Teachers on the Picket Line “What the Ford government is doing has just gotten ridiculous. We can’t sustain these cuts” #ETFOStrike #CutsHurtKids #OnPoli

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto

@ElemTeachersTO

4 years

This govt needs to see that: ✊class size matters ✊special education is essential ✊safe & supportive classrooms are critical says #ETT Pres @lalalalachica 83,000 #ETFO educators are striking for student learning conditions. We won’t compromise on that

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