Welcome to the Elementary 

Teachers’ Federation of Ontario

ETFO is your professional and protective organization. Together we represent over 76,000 
teachers, occasional teachers, designated early childhood educators (DECEs), and education 
workers employed in the public elementary schools of Ontario. You are an active member of ETFO 
provincially and you are also a member of one of the 75 ETFO locals across the province.

In welcoming you to ETFO, this book was developed to provide you with helpful information as 
you begin your teaching career, and outline the work of your organization as well as the services 
available to you. ETFO strives to develop programs and services that both protect and enhance the 
working lives of members in these challenging times for education. We also work continuously to 
provide a welcoming environment that celebrates the diversity of our members and the students in 
our care. In addition to our internal work in support of members, ETFO reaches out to the broader 
community to foster a climate of social justice in this province and beyond.

Workplace Protection + Professional Development + Social Activism = ETFO

ETFO’S STATEMENT AND DEFINITION OF EQUITY:

It is the goal of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to work with others to create 
schools, communities, and a society free from all forms of individual and systemic discrimination. 
To further this goal, ETFO defines equity as fairness achieved through proactive measures which 
result in equality, promote diversity, foster respect and dignity for all.

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WELCOME TO THE  

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS’ FEDERATION OF ONTARIO 

2014-2015

WELCOME TO THE  

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS’ FEDERATION OF ONTARIO 

2014-2015

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