The Power of Unions in Ontario's Fight for Pay Equity and Women's Rights
In Ontario, the fight for gender equity has always been deeply connected to the labour movement.
Women
Collective Action is the Key to Accelerating Progress and Creating Positive Change
The global theme for this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), “Accelerate Action,” resonates deeply with me.
From the Editor
The summer issue of Voice is our women’s issue and is dedicated to highlighting the voices of women members and to celebrating women’s achievements.
The Power of a Program
Maranda Dumas reflects on 20 years of Leaders for Tomorrow.
Breaking Barriers
Pawan Wander discusses the importance of creating dedicated STEAM spaces for girls.
Pages Into Pathways
Karen Devonish-Mazzotta considers how stories written by and about women influence our perspectives on the world.
Becoming Banksy
David Stocker writes about creating a graffiti alley in his school hallway.
Your Federation: Winter 2024
Fall Representative Council
Karen Brown welcomed local leaders to fall Representative Council. Reflecting on a probable early spring election in Ontario, Brown spoke about the importance of representing the effects of cuts to public education on educators across the province.
Strong Women Mentors are the Backbone of ETFO
I want to begin this final column of the year with a thank you to all the educators who have made such a tremendous impact on public schools and students this year.
The Story of ETFO is a Story of the Fight for Women's Rights
The story of ETFO is, in many ways, the story of the fight for women and women’s rights, beginning with equal pay for women, fighting for pregnancy and parental leave – later adopted across the province – and ensuring that women’s voices are heard at decision-making tables.