As you know, central bargaining is paused while we wait for a decision from the Ontario Labour Relations Board on the scope of bargaining, i.e., what will be bargained centrally and what can be bargained locally.
During this pause, ETFO continues to plan for future bargaining sessions. As part of these preparations, the Federation will hold an online central strike vote for all 84,000 members between November 9 and 18. Other education unions are also planning strike votes this fall.
ETFO members will cast online votes for one of our two central bargaining tables: Teacher/Occasional Teacher or Education Worker.
Plan to participate in the online vote and encourage your colleagues to join you! Every vote builds the momentum we need to move bargaining forward.
ETFO will host virtual town halls, open to all members, on November 9 and 10. During these online meetings, members will receive confidential information about key issues at both central tables and learn about the purpose and importance of a strong strike mandate. You’ll also have the opportunity to get your questions answered.
You should have received the Stewards Mailing directly to your worksite with the 100% Organized package.
It is absolutely necessary that ETFO provincial office has accurate, up-to-date, personal contact information for all members. This information is critical to facilitating the distribution of strike pay should that be needed. Please use this link to update your personal information.
Stewards should be having a meeting with their school staff and share information regularly.
Save the Date for a very important Provincial Rally on October 24, 2026.
For more information please contact Jennifer Duncan, OCETFO/FEEO Chief Negotiating Officer.