ETFO Halton Committees 2021 – 2022

ETFO Halton Committees 2023 – 2024

Early Years Committee – Liaison:

Address and promote issues related to Early Years and plan ways to encourage and support staff in Kindergarten AND Primary Grades
Plan and coordinate activities, events, PD and create a space to meet and discuss the needs of our members who teach/support Kindergarten and Primary grades

Multilingual Committee (MLC) – Liaison:

Discuss issues of importance to ESL teachers
Advocate on behalf of ESL teachers
Plan workshops to support ESL teachers

First Five Committee -Liaison: Megan Andrews

Plan workshops to support new teachers
Plan social events for new teachers
Discuss issues impacting teachers in their first five years of teaching
Only for members in their first five years of teaching

French as a Second Language (FSL) -Liaison:

Discuss issues of importance to French teachers
Advocate on behalf of French teachers
Plan workshops to support French teachers

Health & Safety – Liaison: Mark Stupple

Provide support to school/site H&S reps
Support wellness initiatives
Monitor accident reports and provide information to teachers

Local Labour Council Delegate – Liaison: Lisa Klimkowski

Liaise with other union members of the Oakville and District Labour Council
Participate in activities to support unionism (e.g. Day of Mourning Ceremony)
Attend monthly labour council meetings at the CAW 707 Galaxy Club, Oakville

Political Action/Public Relations – Liaison:

Work with other labour and community groups to further the cause of public education and unionism
Plan activities to inform and educate members on local and global issues which affect teachers and education
Support community organizations and enhance the public profile of the Local through sponsorships and donations
Plan and implement three “Staff Morale” draws (1 per term)
Administer awards (scholarships/bursaries/member awards)

Professional Learning – Liaison: Flora Tzaras

Plan professional learning workshops and activities for members
Provide input for the ETFO Lending Library
Oversee the Federation Fund which supports PD opportunities for members

Social – Liaison:

Plan four “Night Out” events over the course of the year; one in each of the four areas
Provide hard cover picture books for newly adopted/born children of members
Provide donations for extended illness or bereavement
Plan social events for members and families

Social Justice & Human Rights – Liaison:

Inform and educate members about issues related to social justice
Work in conjunction with other community groups to further the cause of social justice and equity
Plan and participate in activities that address equity issues

Special Education – Liaison:

Inform and educate members on issues related to Special Education
Work with Executive members and released officers to support Special Education
Advocate for the interests of Special Education teachers and their students

The Male Educator Network – Liaison:

Provide workshops on topics of interest to male teachers
Participate in the White Ribbon Campaign to share information to male teachers re: violence toward women
Make donations to selected organizations that provide services across the Halton Region

Status of Women – Liaison:

Provide workshops on topics of interest to female teachers
Sponsor a family through the Holiday Hamper programme at Halton Women’s Place
Make donations to selected organizations that provide services for women & children

If you would like to join a committee or attend a committee meeting to see what it’s all about, please contact the Executive Liaison via Halton Cloud/Gmail. If there is a committee that may be of interest to any members at your worksite, encourage them to participate in the activities, or even join a committee of their choice.