ETFO Algoma Occasional Teacher Local – Occasional teachers standing together for public education.

Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 17
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Big Moose Ice Cream Parlour

As the school year begins to wind down, we invite you and your family to join us for an evening of fun, conversation, and ice cream!

Bring the family and enjoy a complimentary small cone for everyone while connecting with fellow teachers and occasional teachers and celebrating another successful school year together.

This is a casual drop-in event, so feel free to stop by whenever it works for your schedule. We would love the opportunity to spend some time together before the summer break.

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June 4, 2026

Collective Bargaining / Media Release

Ontario’s Education Unions Serve Notice to Bargain

Today, Ontario’s education unions — L’Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), Ontario School Board Council of Unions (CUPE-OSBCU), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) — each served notice to bargain on employer bargaining agencies, and informed the provincial government who is a participant at the table.

Together, our unions represent more than 255,000 teachers and education workers across Ontario. United in our commitment to publicly funded education, we are prepared to engage in meaningful negotiations focused on supporting students and strengthening learning and working conditions in schools across the province.

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June 3, 2026

Local News

Call for Audit Committee

We are looking for two members to assist with auditing our financial records over the summer. The role requires no previous experience and involves about two hours of work. We walk you through the process from start to finish.

Each member will receive a $150 gift card in appreciation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Ryan Geick (ac.lt1781013917oa@se1781013917rp1781013917) by Tuesday, June 9.

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June 2, 2026

Media Release

Pride and Solidarity: ETFO celebrates Pride Month

To mark the start of Pride Month, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) expresses solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ community and reaffirms its commitment to creating learning and working environments where 2SLGBTQ+ members, students, families, and allies feel safe, respected, and fully supported.

Amidst a social landscape where some politicians and voices in the media seek to normalize homophobia and transphobia, ETFO members from the 2SLGBTQ+ continue to support students and work in learning communities that may not always be safe for them. Pride and Solidarity represents our union’s continued commitment to advocating for members, students, and communities.

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June 1, 2026

Professional Development

Summer Academy

This summer, ETFO is hosting courses in person and virtually across the province. Courses fill quickly so be sure to register early. Registration is only open to ETFO members.

Each course runs for three consecutive days (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET) and includes practical, inclusive, classroom-ready strategies along with time to collaborate and network with colleagues.

Register at events.etfo.org. Registration fees are $75 for in-person courses and $30 for virtual.

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May 15, 2026