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Watching anything to do with education worker and labour rights in Ontario.

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In Minister Calandra’s December letter to parents, “Our students deserve better results and stronger outcomes, especially in reading,writing and math.” and “Our responsibility is to do everything possible to boost student achievement.” Today, he canceled TCDSB reading programs!
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Curious how many high schools in #PDSB were assigned e-learning sections by the Ministry... Care to share if yours was? This'll give students a FALSE opportunity to opt-out, & goes against @OSSTFD19's Collective Agreement by forcing teachers into jobs they didn't apply for.
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@OSSTFD19, can you gather and share this information for members?
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Curious how many high schools in #PDSB were assigned e-learning sections by the Ministry... Care to share if yours was? This'll give students a FALSE opportunity to opt-out, & goes against @OSSTFD19's Collective Agreement by forcing teachers into jobs they didn't apply for.
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Don't let @PaulCalandra fool you - this year's education budget does not keep up with rising inflation and is effectively yet another #onted budget cut.
Today, our government released #ONBudget2026!: A Plan to Protect Ontario - Our government continues to deliver on its plan to lower costs for workers and businesses, while keeping life affordable for families through targeted investments in key public services. Learn more about what’s in the 2026 Ontario Budget: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… @PBethlenfalvy @fordnation
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Tomorrow… Commit to one hour. Just show up.
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Hi #onted, supporters and concerned parents or community members. Some info for you.
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🚨 What I don’t understand is why Doug Ford and Paul Calandra are already threatening teachers and students across Ontario over graduation speeches that haven’t even happened yet. They’re warning valedictorians and teachers: watch what you say, or we’ll invoke the Education Act. Students can’t use their voices at their own graduation? Meanwhile, police officers are under investigation and Ford’s entire caucus is silent. Crickets. Whose side is he on? Clearly not the kids. Clearly not education. This is not leadership it’s control. Share if you’re done with politicians muzzling our students.
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is refusing to apologize for banning political views at graduation ceremonies. No climate justice. No Indigenous rights. No anti-racism. Just “celebrate” in silence while he polices what our kids can hear. This isn’t neutrality it’s censorship. Graduations belong to students, not Doug Ford’s government.
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PSA for @PaulCalandra: Teachers have professionalism which is why your diabolical speech wasn’t published as you seem to want. Pieces of it have been shared, and teachers have been responding to it and your letter with anger and disbelief. YOU are not respected.
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Let me tell you something @PaulCalandra When my daughter graduated in 2024 I had to sit through speeches from both @annarobertsmp AND @Sflecce talking about what a wonderful job their parties are doing for this province. Why is their bullshit propaganda OK for attendees?
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Across the province this Saturday, March 28 there are ‘Fight Ford’ protests planned in dozens of Ontario communities. One organizer said, rallies are happening because residents are “tired of his policies that ignore the input of experts and thousands of diverse citizens.” Locations are below. #onpoli insidehalton.com/news/fight-… via @InsideHalton
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Hey Ontario parents: Everyone remember NOW that all the education unions started asking to begin bargaining on **March 2nd**. If we face strikes this year, it will be entirely on the government and their refusal to come to the table. #onted #onpoli #shufflepaul
Ontario’s education unions are united. Ontario's publicly funded education system is in crisis and the government’s proposed budget, which fails students, teachers, and education workers yet again, will only exacerbate the situation. We have called for early bargaining and are ready to work toward real solutions. The government must now come to the table ready to do the same. Our focus remains on what matters most: improving learning and working conditions in Ontario’s schools so every student can succeed. Full statement: bit.ly/3PwnoHX #OSSTF#OntEd #OnPoli #ONBudget2026
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I’ve read the missive sent by @PaulCalandra to school board staff My guy, your insecurities are showing - put that crap away. Muzzling free speech is never a good look. Thinly veiled attempts to silence staff & students is gross. Education is political - full stop @OFLabour
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Today, OSSTF/FEESO stood alongside thousands of postsecondary students, families, advocates, and community members to say NO to OSAP cuts 🚫 We were LOUD and CLEAR: Students are being priced out of education. OSAP is being cut. Costs are rising. Funding is falling behind. They say there’s no money. But that’s not true. This is a choice. A choice between opening doors, or closing them. A choice between opportunity, or turning our backs on students. And right now, the PCs are choosing to make students pay the price.
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To #OSSTF Members: You have seen Minister Calandra’s recent letter. Its tone was unacceptable. Let’s be clear. You do not need lectures on professionalism. You demonstrate it every day through the care, time, and effort you put into supporting students and making milestones like graduation ceremonies meaningful. What is missing from the Minister’s message is the reality in our schools. Provincial underfunding and understaffing are leaving students without the supports they need. You are the ones holding the system together. We see you. We value you. And we will always stand up for you. In solidarity ✊🏽
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ETFO local presidents and members of the provincial Executive joined parents, students, education workers and the @OntAutism to send a united message to the government. Together we demand more for students and student supports - it's time to invest in the future! #onted #onpoli
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In response to Minister Calandra’s March 20, 2026, letter to #onted educators and board staff, ETFO is deeply concerned by the tone and content. This letter represents yet another example of this govt’s growing pattern of overreach and its willingness to undermine our professional judgement. Read our statement below👇#onpoli
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