ONTARIO TEACHERS’ FEDERATION


PRESIDENT MICHAEL FOULDS


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ntario Teachers’ Federation president Michael Foulds discussed the work being done by the provincial orga- nization. His focus was the future and how to protect Ontario’s world class public education system through


recruitment, retention and respect. “Teaching is a calling,” he told the delegates. “And I want to ensure it’s a profession that people want to stay in.” Foulds went on to say that ETFO has an important role to play in


shaping the profession through bargaining, protecting members and building pathways into teaching. He criticized the Ford government for its false claim that there are not enough teachers in Ontario and emphasized that 40,000 certified teachers are not working in Ontario’s schools because of untenable working conditions. Te OTF president urged ETFO members to remember the lega-


cy of educators and ensure the next generation of teachers have the respect and support they deserve by making teaching a desirable and respected profession.


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