Read more about the article Holiday Celebration!
Social Events

Holiday Celebration!

All occasional teachers are invited to our annual holiday party!

Enjoy an evening of bowling, laughter, and good company as we celebrate the season with friends and colleagues. Members may bring one guest.

$15 per person — pizza, pop, bowling, shoe rental, games, and prizes!!

Register

TRAVEL POLICY
We provide mileage for people who must travel to Sault Ste. Marie.

Members travelling more than 125 km one-way are eligible for free hotel accommodation on the night of December 5. If you require a hotel, indicate this on your registration form and we will make the reservation on your behalf. Please provide as much advance notice as possible.

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November 12, 2026
Read more about the article ETFO Awards Program
ETFO Provincial

ETFO Awards Program

Did you know that ETFO distributes more than $120,000 annually through its awards program?

The program recognizes distinguished academic achievement and outstanding contributions to education and the Federation. Members can nominate themselves, colleagues, and community members, as applicable.

Visit etfo.ca/awards to learn more and apply by February 1.

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November 12, 2026
Read more about the article Central Strike Vote
Collective Bargaining

Central Strike Vote

ETFO members will vote online between 8:30 p.m. on November 9 and 4 p.m. on November 18.

We encourage a YES vote! A strong mandate demonstrates our collective strength and supports fair collective agreements.

Members with an email on file with ETFO received an email from “ETFO Strike Vote” on November 5 with voting credentials.

**IMPORTANT** You will need your ETFO Member ID number to vote.

To find your ID number:

I didn’t receive the town hall/strike vote email. What do I do?

  • Please check your spam/junk folder for an email from “ETFO Strike Vote.” If not there:

Please see this FAQ for more information.

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November 9, 2026
Read more about the article Recurring OT Assignments
Local News

Recurring OT Assignments

The Local has reached an agreement with the Board to establish trial Recurring OT assignments at several schools to provide consistent coverage when designated Teachers in Charge (TICs) cover for their Principals at Principal meetings.

Successful applicants will receive right of first refusal for qualifying TIC absences. Where multiple teachers are identified as acting TICs at a school, the assignment may cover absences for any of those teachers. All assignments will be awarded based on Occasional Teacher seniority, provided applicants hold at least one of the qualifications specified in the posting. If the successful applicant is unavailable, the absence will be filled through EasyConnect as usual.

These assignments cover TIC-related absences only; other absences, such as illness or sports-related absences, will continue to be filled through EasyConnect.

Recurring OT assignments are not LTO assignments. Holding one does not prevent members from applying for or accepting LTO positions.

The trial arrangement will remain in effect until June 30, 2027. Members are encouraged to contact the Local Office with any questions or feedback.

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November 5, 2026
Read more about the article Take Back the Night – Women’s Gentle Yoga
Women's Program

Take Back the Night – Women’s Gentle Yoga

Sunday, November 22
9:00 a.m. AND 10:15 a.m.
Fit Bodies Fit Minds (491 Queen St. E, SSM)

Join us in the global Take Back the Night movement dedicated to ending sexual violence, domestic abuse, and harassment.

We’ve partnered with Fit Bodies Fit Minds to bring our women members two yoga sessions on November 22. Classes are pay what you can with all proceeds going to Women in Crisis Algoma.

This is an amazing low-pressure opportunity to try out yoga if you’ve never done it before, and you’ll be supporting a great cause!

There are TWO one-hour sessions being offered:

  • November 22 @ 9:00 a.m. WIC karma CLASS | GENTLE yoga
  • November 22 @ 10:15 a.m. WIC karma CLASS | HAPPY flow
Register

Please contact Executive member Pamela Miller if you have any questions.

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November 4, 2026