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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

With the ruling today by the Ontario Superior Court deeming #Bill124 null & void - I am watching the Ford government carefully. This is another loss & mark against their government. Appealing not only waste our taxpayer dollar but also shows their clear attack against workers

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@waltonmom

1 year

Since Stephen was 3, apparently kids have missed 2246 DAYS of classes due to strike. I call on Stephen Lecce to show the data on this latest claim. And please show data for CUPE as well There is no room for this type of hyperbole

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

We are at the table ready to land a fair deal that invests more in lower income workers & keeps kids in class. It's time for CUPE to take yes for an answer & cancel the strike. These kids have endured enough of these strikes. 2,246 days out of class to be precise, since 1989.

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@waltonmom

2 years

Definition of empowering: When you have physically lost your voice but you are seeing 10s of 1000s who have found theirs. The People United Will Never Be Defeated! #IStandWithCUPE #IStandWithStudents #IStandWithFamilies #IStandWithWorkers

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@waltonmom

2 years

PCs claiming they are helping women in trades. Let’s be clear, we don’t need a hand up, we need you to take your foot off our necks. #NotMyGovernment #PCsAreNotForWorkers

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@waltonmom

2 years

Could we rein in the patriarchal narrative a tad Stephen & Doug.Your “disappointment” and “don’t force my hand” sounds like you’re disciplining a child. We are not in a subservient relationship with you. Respect goes a long way in achieving solutions.Try showing some.

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@waltonmom

1 year

Hearing a lot of people call for unions to step up to fight Ford. People are missing the point. Unions are people. People power is what is needed. People need to be agitated, organized & ready to commit to action. What are people ready to do? Leaders are everywhere

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@waltonmom

2 years

Oh my Twitter fam. This is the best. Apparently I am the downfall of Lecce’s popularity according Angela. This is priceless #OhThePower

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

Seems like no better time to channel my inner Rosie! This government has chosen the path of cowardice. Workers everywhere know what is at stake Together friends, We Can Do It! #39KIsNotEnough #KeepYourHandsOffOurRights #FireLecce

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

Here we are at the table… couple of key things missing - Lecce & a real deal that respects education workers, students & families. Happy to welcome either. We will fight for the one! #39000KIsNotEnough

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

The contempt that @fordnation has for women is beyond obvious. “Stay in you lane” “don’t force my hand” and there have been many others. All I see is weakness Doug, from you.

Cynthia Mulligan

@CityCynthia

1 year

"The Auditor General has to stay in her lane." Premier Ford on the "sting operation" the AG initiated at casinos to detect money laundering. (police weren't happy) Ford says she needs to focus on finding value for money. #onpoli

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@waltonmom

1 year

Interesting story coming out of the Queens Park Observer this morning. Amazing journalists laid off or quit after “bosses” tank a story about Ford. I see that @ColinDMello has run with something - good!

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

The crisis in healthcare is real, the crisis in education is real, the crisis for ODSP, autism waitlists etc is real But wait let’s build a highway and stockpile a surplus. Oh and where is the $4 billion? #FordFailsOnt #RepealBill124 #39KIsNotEnough #55KIsNotOk

Colin D'Mello | Global News

@ColinDMello

1 year

NEW: Sick Kids hospital is delaying surgeries to preserve critical care capacity amid a “pediatric crisis” in the province. One SickKids doc tells me he has never seen anything like this in his 18 year career #onpoli

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

Good morning! Shout out to @atu1587 who hit the picket lines early this morning after Metrolinx failed to come to the table w/ a deal that reflected what workers needed. A great reminder that all labour has value,we shouldn’t need to withdraw it for the value to be seen!

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@waltonmom

1 year

I’m ready! Are you? What will it take to have you join a #GeneralStrike

Read Let This Radicalize You

@JoshuaPHilll

1 year

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, is trying to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. So the eight biggest unions across the country called a massive wave of strikes and protests today, with over 200 actions across the country.

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@waltonmom

1 year

Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction says Ford. But look how quick he cries to the Fed on other provincial matters when he wants something. Simply put, Ford doesn’t like to be held accountable.

CP24

@CP24

1 year

Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

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@waltonmom

1 year

Tell me again how the price of groceries is due to increase in workers wages, or the federal government or any other lame right wing theory. The reason you are paying $6 for a cabbage is because of this man & others like him. The smirk is perfect.

Galen Weston got a raise last year after consultants hired by Loblaw determined he was underpaid |...

Galen Weston was paid $8.4 million for running Loblaw Companies Ltd. last year, an increase from the previous year's level after management consultants determined he was underpaid.

www.cbc.ca

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

When people say “it’s all about the kids, right?” My answer? Yes, because kids need to see the caring adults in their lives fighting for them. Yes, because kids are seeing what self advocacy, determination & collective power look like It is all about kids & we won’t stop!

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@waltonmom

1 year

Tomorrow is the last day of Education week. So far we have seen @Sflecce celebrating firefighters, veterans, police, the king, skilled trades & mental health orgs All of these deserve celebration in one way or another but would it kill him to recognize Ed workers & teachers ?

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@waltonmom

1 year

4 yrs ago I sat in @maritstiles office - she a newly elected MPP, me a newly elected labour leader. I told her the story of Ed worker reality, how we are often overlooked. She has been a voice for Ed workers from that moment on. So proud to see her as elected ONDP leader today

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Can’t hire education workers - Ford does nothing can’t hire healthcare professionals - Ford does nothing No shortage of police recruits - Ford gives free tuition. Good lord above.

Matthew Rae

@Rae_Matt

1 year

A Safe Ontario is a #StrongOntario . That’s why our government is expanding the number of police recruits that can be trained every year, and covering 100% of the cost of tuition. Learn more ➡️

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@waltonmom

1 year

Anyone else picturing how Ford is feeling right now? How does strong mayor power work when your ally is no longer the mayor?! Drop your choice for the next mayor of Toronto here! #TheTruthIsComingOut

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

16 days

We need to look really hard at this picture. A white man leering over a racialized woman in a wheelchair, removing her for wearing a symbol of her culture, while 3 young racialized girls look on & privilege looks the other way. We need to talk about this & the impacts for all

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@waltonmom

2 years

The real sad state of the “Catch Up” plan is that while all the attention is on $200 or $250 per kid - the govt has made off with billions. We are literally fighting over crumbs while they eat the cake. This is why we need to fight! #39KIsNotEnough

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

It truly is that simple. Period. #NoSpaceForHate

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

If you are a school board trustee in ON - seeing the Star report today & hearing the cases rising- are you asking for emergency meetings to address the issues & keep schools safe. We have proof we can’t rely on @Sflecce #OPSBA #OCSTA #AECPO #CEPEO

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@waltonmom

1 year

Just completed an interview where the journalist shared that Lecce is upset - he has no say in B of Ed curriculum. No MoE in history has had that power. Nor is it seen in ANY other industry. For a govt screaming for less red tape that sure have some serious control issues #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

For those following along ⁦ @Sflecce ⁩ “tell” is out in full display here. “7000 new education workers” “400%” in unprecedented investments. Listen to the people actually in our schools - these workers are not there, the investments are to companies

‘The kids aren’t all right’: Mental health supports needed in more than 90 per cent of Ontario...

Startling statistics on mental health show why Ontario teachers feel the system is ‘on the verge of collapse’

www.thestar.com

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

Every union that endorsed Ford has now condemned his attack on education workers. Why? This is what Ford will never understand - the workers united will never be defeated. #DontBeABully #RepealBill28

Brian Perry ⚡️

@BTP1960

2 years

“All seven unions that endorsed Doug Ford during the 2022 provincial election have now condemned Ford's attack on workers' rights.” #onpoli #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

This is an excellent example of a parent who gets it! Do you research & get loud!

TikTok - Make Your Day

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

I will never stop fighting for students including the amazing students and families who have made my life better with the @OntAutism This government can try to divide us but we will always remain in solidarity where we are stronger.

ONTAutismCoalition

@OntAutism

2 years

OAC Press Release & Letter of Support for Edu Workers: The OAC supports edu workers across ON who are fighting for better working conditions & compensation. Their working conditions are our children’s learning conditions. #IStandWithEducationWorkers #50KIsNotOK #39KIsNotEnough

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

9 months

Oh please …. This is the same song & dance that you played last year. You don’t get to be disappointed with the mess you created. Oh & BTW, a reminder, the last time you were determined to keep kids in class you failed…. Miserably.

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

9 months

Disappointed, yes. But not deterred from our determination to land a deal that keeps kids in class.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Interesting… bc tonight @Sflecce claimed that there were “1800 more new positions for CUPE” on 2 different news broadcasts. So which is it? We were told there was no new money for the services that students desperately need. So is that the truth? And if so why lie on tv?

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

We offered to protect the most generous sick leave, pension and health benefit plan in Canada. CUPE declined it. We offered to protect funds that have increased staffing levels across the province, funding 1800 education workers. CUPE declined it.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

3 years

Hi @Sflecce let me introduce myself and my 55000 friends. You have ignored us for so long choosing to target our teacher friends. Let me be clear, facts are not fear mongering, lies about enhanced measures don’t keep kids or workers safe. We want schools to be open BUT SAFE!

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

I also enjoy the “you knew what you were getting into before you took job”. Umm no. Been an EA for 20 yrs-my wage kept pace with inflation until 2012-since then govts have froze my wage, imposed contracts & consistently interfered with my rights. That wasn’t part of the deal b4

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

For the record: 🚩Textbooks don’t “teach” students 🚩Hospital beds don’t cure illness 🚩New school buildings don’t educate or ensure student success. This government’s responsibility is to the people of Ontario. Payouts & pandering to their big business is not “getting it done”

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Says a man who has been letting down families, kids, workers, people of Ontario for over 4 years. How warped is the thought that removing someone’s rights is less offensive than one exercising the rights one has. #FordsWarpedReality #WeWillHoldTheLine

Ahmar Khan

@AhmarSKhan

1 year

At a press conference, Premier Ford says the most heavy handed thing you can do is walk out on parents and kids. Saying that tactic is more heavy-handed than his use of the notwithstanding clause against CUPE education workers.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

Does anyone feel like Ford’s reversal is akin to a shoplifter admitting to stealing stuff in 1 store when caught in hopes that security doesn’t look through their backpack? Keep looking folks. We have only scratched the surface! #ResignFord

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

These “marches” have never been about peace & parent choice. It’s about intimidation & threats. CUPE Ed Workers are very familiar with intimidation & threats - it’s why we keep fighting for our students, ourselves & our communities. #NoSpaceForHate

Transphobic bigots vandalize education workers’ union offices in London

Last night, all three frontline education workers’ local union offices in London were vandalized by transphobic bigots who have been emboldened by Ontario premier Doug Ford and education minister...

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

@MurphyGallagher Hey Dawn. We have had so many members visiting you to share information with you. Interesting, you weren’t at work. I would recommend you consider how historic today was & never forget that workers are standing together today & always.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Language warning. But yeah. I would have been all for this. Check out vaccinatedasshole's video! #TikTok

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

If only this government moved so swiftly on other issues. Why are education workers rights less important than the right of the people of Ontario or those living in Ottawa? BTW how is that EA inquiry going Doug?

Colin D'Mello | Global News

@ColinDMello

2 years

NEW: The Ford government will table legislation to impose a 4-year contract on CUPE's 55,000 members at 1pm tomorrow. The government says this serves as a "signal" to other education-sector unions. #onpoli

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

11 months

You hear that?! That’s the sound of real change!! Olivia Chow is declared mayor of Toronto! #TogetherWeWin

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

You know what would help our youngest learners achieve literacy goals? Smaller Kindergarten classes and a DECE in EVERY Kindergarten classroom including SK 1 splits #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

Today I was greeted with a private msg calling me a clown & telling me to shut my pie hole. Thanks for letting me know that our msg is working! Cover it up bud, your insecurities are showing! #39KIsNotEnough

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

I can’t help but notice the onslaught of privileged white men all up in arms when low paid workers come together to demand better. Work in healthcare & education must be respected, funded and staffed. There is money for highways & big business,there is money for us too #onpoli

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

To be clear, access to Kid Help Line, while an important service is not a replacement for on the ground services & supports - investing in Kids Help Line should be in addition to real investments in staff in schools.

Jenny From the Block(ed List)

@jennyleeshee

1 year

Big day ahead talking about #MentalHealth on the socials. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating: There are no mental health supports available to the students at my school - NOT ONE - despite @Sflecce ’s claims he’s helping kids catch up. #LetsTalk

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@waltonmom

1 year

⁦⁦ @David_Moscrop ⁩ nails it all in this article with the exception of one piece. Education is not just teachers. It takes a team and money needs to be spent on education workers as well as teachers & smaller classes

Education isn’t about job training — no matter what Doug Ford wants you to believe

OPINION: The Tories are pitching a “back to basics” approach. What they’re really doing is missing the point of education entirely.

www.tvo.org

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@waltonmom

1 year

My summary of todays announcement - Lecce continues his use of hyperbole to make minimum investments sound HUGE - it works out to less than 50 cents per kid (that’s basic math) - Lecce claims supports for students with dev, disabilities but offer ZERO funding for EAs /1

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@waltonmom

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I woke up this morning and realized that yesterday was not a dream! I am now the President Elect of the @OFLabour ! Wow!! I want to take a moment to thank a few of the many who have made this possible (it is long but please allow me this moment) TL/DR 🧵

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

This man is beyond out of touch. Are you aware of wait times to see mental health professionals? For children under 16? Or when they turn 17? I do. And no curriculum in the flipping world is going to help kids who need to talk to caring adults & get help now! #RealityCheck

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

No parent has to see their child suffer in silence. Today, we are stepping up mental health supports in the classroom — new investments & practical tools designed for students. It’s a message of hope & reminder that you are not alone.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Hey @sflecce this has been part of the OYAP program for decades! Not a new plan at all. What’s next? Will you take credit for the sky being blue? #RecycledPolicies

OYAP - OYAP

www.oyappajo.com

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

"Ontario will allow students in Grade 11 to begin working toward their apprenticeships in skilled trades. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says it's a deal that lets high school students earn credits toward a secondary school diploma while they apprentice."

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Imagine… now hear me out on this… imagine instead of paying ad firms for slick ads, the MOH properly compensated our healthcare workers which would address recruitment & retention issues so ppl weren’t googling how to address their symptoms but get proper public health care!

Colin D'Mello | Global News

@ColinDMello

1 year

Check out this slick Ministry of Health TikTok ad. #onpoli

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@waltonmom

1 year

I was quiet here for the last week to allow for members to have space to use their voice.just a shout out to my Twitter fam who reached out to check on me. That was so appreciated. Nog or No Nog I will always have your backs!

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

This! Not a single trades person I have spoken to supports the early exit! Lecce, Ford & McNaughton’s supporters are general contractors looking for cheap labour! #SkilledLabourIsntCheap

Heather

@Heatherslosinit

8 months

@SunshineCityCo1 @waltonmom My husband, dad and brother are all tradesmen. I would be happy to see my kids in the trades. But no way in hell do any of them leave school after grade 10. #onted #FordCorruption #FORDmustRESIGN

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

9 months

If you are a PC MPP now is the time to come clean with your constituents. What is happening now will tarnish all associated with the Greenbelt scandal. If you are really the party “for the people” time to use your voice & stop towing the party line. #TheTruthCantHideForever

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@waltonmom

2 years

But honestly now @Sflecce is talking about the “generous long term disability plans” provided. Umm news flash - the majority of Ed workers either have no LTD or pay for the premiums. Crowing about something workers paid for & claiming it as your kindness is dipping to a new low

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Yesterday I said that Sunday’s announcement was a distraction. Boy was I right. Will school boards speak up now that their autonomy is being challenged? I have yet to see the documents surrounding this.

Ford government says it will take more control of school boards ‘to refocus on what matters’

The Ontario government wants more power over school boards’ academic priorities and better training for senior leaders, and is also proposing it play a larger role in the selling off of surplus...

www.thestar.com

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

This my friends is what happens when we collectively stand together against greed & corruption Ford loves to emulate Harris - let’s remind him that Harris didn’t complete the second year of his second term. #TheOowerOfThePeopleWontStop

𝚂𝚎á𝚗 𝙾’𝚂𝚑𝚎𝚊 Global News

@ConsumerSOS

8 months

NOW Doug Ford OPP protective vehicle turned away at Ford Fest in Kitchener, @tylerthornley #FordFest

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

Going to say it out loud: Just because your kids are back in the building doesn’t mean schools are “back to normal” Just because Ford says you can get care at our hospitals doesn’t mean it will be timely. It’s time for us to collectively announce that the Emperor has no clothes!

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

4 years

The class of 2020 was born in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, survived SARS in their first year & graduate during a pandemic. I believe they are destined for great things! If there’s a high school senior in your life, give them a hug these are trying times for them #classof2020

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

This poll only states what we knew all along. The govt didn’t have public support to do this. They do not have the mandate to strip the rights. They relied on a dirty poll and it steered them to a big problem

Colin D'Mello | Global News

@ColinDMello

2 years

NEW: Ontario voters seem to be pointing the finger at Premier Doug Ford, according to a new poll, blaming the Progressive Conservative government for the closure of classrooms in the fight with thousands of education-support workers. #onpoli #onted

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@waltonmom

1 year

@Sflecce @MichaelTibollo @NatalieKPierre I have watched my children suffer with you as the MoE. I am not being silent. And others aren’t either. Kids don’t need “toolboxes” they need caring adults in schools & resources in the healthcare system. Nothing you have done has helped a child to date.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

11 months

What is absolutely amazing is the number of young people here at the Olivia Chow victory party. They have grown up under politicians who have ignore their needs & the needs of their families & communities. They are organizing & using their voice. I have hope for the future!

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Let’s not be fooled. A budget is announced on Thursday and today the Sunshine list. The bait & switch, look at the pretty birdie technique is a tried & true tactic for the Ford government.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

⁦ @Sflecce ⁩ - do you know what disrupts the learning of students? Bomb threats! Do you know what emboldens this cowardly behaviour - the dog whistling you & ⁦ @fordnation ⁩ have been doing to keep your base happy. This violence is on you #OntEd

Email with bomb threats rails against Hamilton school, trans teacher | inTheHammer

The two emails containing

www.inthehammer.com

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

That moment when your teenager calls you excited about a snow day! Enjoy your day & thank you for the smile. #NeverGrowUp

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@waltonmom

1 year

The number of comments in favour of the “ram it through” apprenticeship plan announced Friday by Lecce shows just how many are ignorant about the apprenticeship process Candidates must complete hours AND schooling PLUS write a proficiency test in order to get C of Q or Red Seal/1

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

“We don’t have a labour shortage in Canada, we have a wage shortage, a respect shortage & a dignity shortage”. “We need a worker strategy” @LeahGazan speaking in child care workforce #CUPEWomensConvention2023

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Seeing reports that @YCDSB trustees have voted not to raise the Pride flag. Hoping reports are wrong. Institutions that receive public funds must be inclusive. @Sflecce isn’t this your alma mater?

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@waltonmom

1 year

Unfortunately, Mr Smith has forgotten that the same rights he voted away with a smile last week with Bill 28 were fought for by the same soldiers we remember today. This is the epitome of performative

Todd Smith

@ToddSmithPC

1 year

Pleased to participate in the Remembrance Day ceremony before puck-drop at tonights ⁦ @OJHLOfficial ⁩ game in Trenton. 🏒 #BayofQuinte ⁦ @OJHLGoldenHawks #LestWeForget

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@waltonmom

1 year

This is really important folks. The key to education is meeting students’ individual needs. Removal of special classes as a result of insufficient funding will have a detrimental effect on all. Inclusion without supports is abandoning students

Alina Cameron 🔬💉

@Alina_Cameron

1 year

This is terrifying. Without those special autism classes many of our kids can’t be at school. Then what? How many other school boards are considering this? @Sflecce @MPPBarnesAjax @waltonmom @ToshLawKidz @MTaylorNDP @ChandraPasma @MitzieHunter #50KIsNotOk #onpoli #NeedsBasedEdu

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

3 months

Oh Stephen, here’s another piece of thoughtful advice. Your party has been in office for 5 years, you have been min. of Ed for 4.5 years. You are the status quo. You & the persistent underfunding & drive for privatization is not working You, sir, are the problem.

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

3 months

Always a pleasure working with student trustees @OSTAAECO to discuss steps to reduce distractions & improve the health of students while in class. From cell phones to vaping - we fully understand the status quo is not working. Thanks for your thoughtful advice!

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@waltonmom

1 year

So how many lies can one premier tell before the people just call his bluff and force him out? If Ford’s lips are moving there is a decent chance he’s spinning a tale

Tom Parkin

@TomPark1n

1 year

Doug Ford said the Science Centre is in disrepair and nobody goes there, but reports show attendance is up and the provincial govt has frozen its operating grant for 10 years

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@waltonmom

2 years

What many forget, is that the students of the Harris era are the education workers of today. We know about “creating a crisis” & what the real intent is. We know the centring workers in the fight is key. We know working with families & communities is valuable. Shame Lecce doesn’t

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

9 months

It’s my understanding that tomorrow Lecce is doing a presser on back to school. No info has been provided to anyone. It is clear that Lecce has been tasked with distraction duty. Being frustrated with the MOE & angry about Greenbelt scandal are not mutually exclusive #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

3 years

My niece’s grade 12 Functions class has 40 students, 18 of whom do not have desks. Absolutely no physical way to social distance! @Sflecce less selfies & more collaboration & investments would have given you a better result #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

The last 4 years have been anything but stable - the common denominator is this man. He is far more focused on privatization & self promotion than on the staff & students that make our publicly funded & delivered Ed system world class #ResignLecce

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

8 months

A stable and enjoyable school year starts with keeping kids in class.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

@jv_carter @teach_n_travel I get your concern. We have got them to the bargaining table tomorrow morning at 10am. We are strong, we are determined and we have seen their weakness. Today we won our bargaining rights back. Tomorrow we fight to win our contract

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

I lived in Ottawa for several years. Even spent a few months in Gatineau. The weather doesn’t recognize provincial borders. So could someone please explain why Gatineau has common sense but nowhere here in Ontario does?!

Multiple Gatineau schools to close Tuesday due to heat warning

Several Gatineau schools will be closed Tuesday amid a heat warning in the Ottawa-Gatineau region expected to last through Thursday.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

10 months

Let’s just keep putting this out here. #TuesdayTruths

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

4 months

Are you sick of the scandal, cronyism & drive to privatization in this province? Are you tired of watching Ford make gingerbread houses & cheesecakes while he systematically destroys our province? Let’s use our collective voice to show Ford that we the people of Ontario are done!

OFL

@OFLabour

4 months

Corruption, closures, & cost-of-living crisis: Welcome to @fordnation 's Ontario Join the rally & mass leafleting event at the Ontario PC Party's 2024 policy conference in Niagara Falls. When: Feb 3rd-12PM Where: Niagara Falls Convention Centre RSVP: …

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

9 months

Stability requires investment. The PCs spent less on Ed in their drive to privatize They could not keep our kids in school during the pandemic, they attempted to strip workers rights last yr There is a common denominator to the chaos in our school & it wears tight pants #OntEd

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

9 months

We will stay focused on our mission: keeping kids in class. After years of difficulty, what could possibly be more important than stability for Ontario students?

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

Hey @Sflecce ! Union leader here, but unlike you I am a parent of a student w/ an IEP currently in the system AND an EA. Your divisive tactics are low base & reveal the lack of foundation for your arguments. Don’t pretend you “know” what parents want. You don’t

Mike J. 🇺🇦 🇨🇦

@MikeJToronto

2 years

Yesterday @Sflecce actually said on CP24 that parents know better than "union leaders" (= the public education system) what to do with the $375 million he is dolling out as $250 "catch up" bribes. Yet another attack. How low can he go? Apparently there is no bottom. #OntEd #onpoli

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

6 months

A year ago today @fordnation & his MPPs voted unanimously to strip away the rights of education workers by declaring strikes illegal & imposing a contract. And I, on behalf of 55000 brave & bold Ed workers responded that we would not back down! #StandUpFightBack #WeWon

Lorenda Reddekopp

@CBCLorenda

2 years

“There will be a strike tomorrow,” CUPE’s Laura Walton tells reporters at Queens Park. “The fines can come and we will look after that” #onpoli

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

11 months

Again, armed with facts. Love that Lecce needs to turn to Nancy Naylor in a “phone a friend move” But the final sound bite is the best. The govt is providing a stable number of students even less funding. Keep at it @ChandraPasma !

Chandra Pasma

@ChandraPasma

11 months

The math is simple: 6.8% is significantly less than 17.3%. The Ford government is critically underfunding education across this province and our kids are paying the price. #onpoli #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

11 months

In April @Sflecce announced the “Better Outcomes for Students” $71.8 million for “facilitators to work directly with students…” Today we learned that many boards are using these funds to hire Superintendents of Math - at a time when real front line supports are cut #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

10 months

A 31.3% increase in a year in PROFIT! The prices are not due to global shortages, or increased wages or any other BS excuse. It’s GREED and PROFITEERING When will Trudeau step in? I can’t imagine Ford will speak out against his biggest buddies.

Tom Parkin

@TomPark1n

10 months

Loblaw reports $508M profit for Q2, an 31.3% increase from Q2 2022 How’s our standard of living doing?

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

10 months

Oh @ToddSmithPC some things don’t age well. Funny that it is almost 5 years to the day you announce canceling wind farms which cost the taxpayers & now you announce you need them. I remember this was the cornerstone of your campaign - yet another flip flop from the Ford PCs

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@waltonmom

11 months

“I can do what i want with my time MPP Martin” @RobinMartinPC gets clapped back when she tries to protect @Sflecce as he flounders. Just a hint folks - @ChandraPasma is a stellar researcher - she comes to the table with fact not spin. Lecce struggles with facts - it is clear

Chandra Pasma

@ChandraPasma

11 months

With Bill 98, @Sflecce pins the blame on school boards for outcomes caused by his underfunding. But some of Ontario's provincial schools, which his ministry is directly responsible for, can't even use parts of their own facilities because they are in urgent need of repair. #onted

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

Let’s be clear - by punting the responsibility of ventilation & temperatures down to the school boards without adequate funding that is linked to inflation, @Sflecce has made it clear-he see education as the warehousing of students until they can contribute to the economy. #OntEd

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

BREAKING NEWS!! Education workers are parents too. Surely you’ve grown out of the childish concept that we all live at school! (Although I always love when students see me in public! Their amazement is awesome) We are struggling to put food on the table & provide 4 our kids!

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

I recall receiving a phone call from EDU on a Sunday in August where they shared their “plan”.I asked for RATs at that time for all for additional level of protection-I was told science didn’t support it-apparently science is different in private schools🧵

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

This is what solidarity looks like!

Muna Kadri

@munakadri

2 years

Taking a minute to remind everyone that you can donate to put food on the table for Education Workers who are in need at this link: Thanks to @OntEdWorkers for organizing! #onpoli #onted #osstf #etfo #oecta #OPSEU #aefo

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

There is no place in which this is acceptable. Swarming at a board meeting?! And in front of students! Just how safe do you think students & staff feel at this board. I call on @YCDSB to act against hate. Words, thoughts & prayers will not combat hate in our schools.

Michelle Mackey

@michellemackey

1 year

#BREAKING Police called in to manage the crowd at the York Catholic District School Board meeting. The topic of raising the Pride flag at YCDSB schools this June sparked this scene. The man at the beginning who you are seeing get swarmed was there to support raising the flag.

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

9 months

Hmm. @Sflecce fails to negotiate with Ed workers last fall, fails to negotiate with Ed workers & teachers now & is failing to negotiate with @TVO_CMG workers now! Remind me again how the PCs are #WorkingForWorkers #LecceIsAFailure

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@torontolabour

9 months

Annick Forest, President of the @CMGLaGuilde had a strong message to send to the Ontario Ford gov’t in solidarity with @TVO_CMG workers: “Tell your Minister of Education @Sflecce that workers are not disposable on a whim! They have the right to stability!”

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Let me fix this headline “How’s society’s devaluing of care work is impacting the foundation of our economy” Alternatively “We could fix this by paying & valuing workers properly but we refuse”

Mike Crawley

@CBCQueensPark

1 year

NEW: Why a shortage of workers threatens $10/day child care

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

8 months

Lol “bussed in”. I watched as am car after car with York, Brampton, Toronto etc plates came in. Very few local cars. Perhaps listen to the gentleman who truly represents the people of Ontario rather than the herd of clapping seals you surround yourself with @fordnation

Michelle Mackey

@michellemackey

8 months

I asked Premier Ford how he felt about the Greenbelt demonstration in front of #FordFest , he said he doesn’t worry about people being “bussed in.” Then a protester who got into the festival took over for a tense one-on-one. @CityNewsTO

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

This mama is fierce! Thank you for speaking the truth and for supporting us! #50KIsNotOk #TikTok

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

1 year

Stephen, we have seen you on so many photo ops clearly you are prepping for a big campaign but tell me & others what exactly are you doing in your portfolio We still have - rampant violence in schools - insufficient mental health supports - retention & recruitment issues Etc

Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

Cafe with the Chief ☕️ Julian Fantino is the former Chief of Police in Toronto & Commissioner of the OPP. He strongly supports Ontario's leadership urging the Federal Liberal's to end the reckless catch-and-release of dangerous offenders. Violent criminals should be behind…

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Laura Walton

@waltonmom

2 years

@realtalkONTEd How so. Bill revoked and back at the table. Don’t want to bargain? We go back out.

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