Ontario Elementary Teachers’ Union to Make Smaller Class Sizes Its Top Issue when Bargaining Talks Begin

Ontario teachers' union demands smaller class sizes

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is launching a new campaign aimed at making classes smaller. CBC’s Tyler Cheese explains why.

Ontario elementary teachers’ union to make smaller class sizes its top issue when bargaining talks begin

The union representing Ontario’s English elementary teachers is vowing to make the issue of class size at the centre of the next bargaining talk.

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The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) said the issue emerged as the top priority following a survey of its 84,000 members. The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2026. According to ETFO, there are no caps on class size for Grades 4 to 8, which are funded to support 24 students. The union said it ... Read More The post ON elementary teachers’ union to suggest smaller class sizes in next talks firs…

Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario - ETFO bringing class size fight to bargaining table

In the spring, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) surveyed its 84,000 members to gather input to determine the Federation's next round of central bargaining priorities for b. . .