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REPORT TO THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING ON 

ETFO’S EQUITY AND WOMEN’S PROGRAMS

Work incorporating these principles spans all of the service areas of ETFO. The particular issues 
of women members, Aboriginal members, racialized members, members with disabilities, and 
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning members are addressed through standing 
committees, included in women’s programs, and explored through a range of other equity programs.

Women’s Programs

In addition to these expressions of ETFO’s commitment to multi-faceted equity issues, there is particular 
support for women’s participation and leadership in the union. The ETFO Constitution guarantees 
positions for women on the Executive (five of fourteen positions), and that programs for women will 
be provided, with funding (6% of ETFO’s annual budget) allocated for this purpose. 

ETFO’s women’s programs offer direct services to women members through courses, workshops, 
awards, and publications. Funding is also available to establish provincial and local partnerships with 
other organizations and to support groups that advance the status of women and women’s issues in 
society.

ETFO CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE X PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATION

Section 4 – Programs for Women

10.4.1 There shall be guaranteed programs for women.

10.4.2 The Federation shall allocate 6% of the annual budget to programs for women only.

10.4.3 The budget for the programs for women shall be approved as part of the regular Federation

budget process.

10.4.4 The programs for women will provide direct services to women members.

10.4.5 The programs for women will provide funds for partnerships with other organizations.

10.4.6 The programs for women will include funding for organizations which advance the status of

women and women’s issues.

10.4.7 The general secretary, in consultation with the Executive, shall ensure the allocation of staff

solely responsible for programs for women.