October is Women's History Month. This year, on the hundredth anniversary of (some) women in Canada winning the vote, ETFO has produced a short video on voting and political participation.

The video will be available on the ETFO website in early October.

For more information, view this poster (PDF | RTF) or visit the ETFO website.

This volume of PRS Matters provides important advice for all members regarding allegations and the support available to assist members who are the subject of an investigation involving CAS and/or the police. Please share this information with all members.

The bulletin is available on the ETFO website and in PDF format.

For more information, please contact staff in Professional Relations Services (PRS) at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836.

ETFO's MentorCoaching Institute for Women: Mentee Program is a unique two-year opportunity for women to work with a mentor to realize their union leadership aspirations. Mentees accepted into the program will work with a professionally trained ETFO woman mentor to help achieve their potential.

Qualifications to be considered as an Institute mentee: 

• Commitment to women's leadership at ETFO local and/or provincial levels
• Determination to further social justice, equity and union values 
• Desire to develop leadership confidence and skills 
• Two-year commitment to the Mentee Program 

The two-year program:

• Training sessions:
  November 21-22, 2016; February 1, 2017; May 30, 2017 
• Continue work with individual mentor: 2017-2018

For more information, view this flyer (PDF | RTF), visit the ETFO website or contact Kelly Hayes, extension 2244, [email protected], at the provincial office.

Edvantage is a savings program provided exclusively to the education community. Edvantage members have access to special offers, exclusive events and savings from over 50 partners.

For more information, view this flyer in PDF.

Effective Negotiation Skills for Women Leaders has been developed in partnership with Stitt Feld Handy Group, an internationally renowned Canadian firm specializing in negotiation and dispute resolution training.

Women who attend this workshop will be participating in an interactive format designed to enhance skills required in complex negotiations and dispute resolutions. The workshop also offers training in a variety of negotiation styles.

This workshop is designed for women who are currently involved in their local and/or at ETFO provincial and aspire to leadership positions in the union, including in the area of collective bargaining.

Applications are available on the ETFO website. The registration deadline is Friday, October 28, 2016.

For more information, view this flyer (PDF| RTF), visit the ETFO website or contact Lisa Mastrobuono, extension 2512, [email protected], at the provincial office.