Political Action

Christina Heyding considers how the last provincial election helped her teach her primary students about being engaged citizens.

Heather Aggus looks at ETFO’s recent history of challenging and pushing back against successive governments in Ontario.

Munib Sajjad considers the impact that organizing will have on the future of public education.

As Sarah Lowes writes that a just and equitable recovery from the pandemic challenges our governments to think creatively while making decisions based on science and evidence.

Cindy Gangaram reflects on all the reasons to get involved in the June 2022 provincial election.

Hayley Mezei writes about Bill 148 and organizing in her community to support residents who are fighting for decent and affordable housing.

Felipe Pareja argues that you don’t have to look far for causes that would benefit from the involvement and activism of teachers.

Participation in political rallies gives ETFO members an important opportunity to support their union’s bargaining position; it gives them a public voice on how contract provisions directly affect classroom working and learning conditions. ETFO members find themselves once again compelled to protest the government and employer stance at the bargaining table.