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Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Tentative Deal

“Ontario’s elementary teachers’ union has reached a tentative deal with the provincial government, ending months of job action. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), the country’s largest education union with 83,000 members, said on Friday evening that it would suspend strike action, pending the results of the ratification vote. ... Education Minister Stephen Lecce said in a statement that the tentative agreement with ETFO “builds further momentum for deals" and follows last week’s tentative deal with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association.”

“All four main teachers unions have been engaged in job action over the past few months as tensions with the government have risen. The only two unions without agreements are the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens.”

The Globe and Mail, March 20, 2020: “Ontario elementary teachers’ union reaches tentative deal with province,” by Caroline Alphonso

ETFO, March 20, 2020: “ETFO reaches tentative agreements at central bargaining tables”

Ontario Public School Boards’ Association, March 20, 2020: “OPSBA/CTA Reaches Tentative Agreement with ETFO at the Central Bargaining Table”

Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) Tentative Deal

Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association, March 12, 2020: “OECTA Statement on Reaching Tentative Agreement” (1 page, PDF)

All eyes on Ontario teachers: some set for bargaining, others plan more strikes

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By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted March 9, 2020 6:18 am

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TORONTO – This week could be a key one in the ongoing and contentious contract talks between Ontario teachers and the government.

Education Minister Stephen Lecce has said the ball is now…

How do you negotiate when your word isn't worth anything? #onpoli #oecta #osstf #etfo #olp

I was about to sneak off to bed last night when I saw this come across my twitter feed:

https://twitter.com/ColinDMello/status/1221811140331802625?s=20

No matter your goal in a negotiation, you have to have the confidence of everyone at the table that you will hold true to what you promise. No matter the outcome. Thats what makes negotiations a worthwhile exercise.

I’d say these…

If an agreement cannot be reached over the weekend, the first phase of job action will begin on Monday.

Please visit the attached link for further details, and continue to monitor for any new developments.

OECTA is the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association

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