History

In keeping with its foundations as a transparent and democratic institution, ETT is governed by a member-approved constitution.

ETT members are supported by the:

Our History

ETT was constituted in June of 1998. The organization replaced 13 former elementary teacher Locals across Toronto:

The City of York Women Teachers’ Association
City of York OPSTF District
East York Women Teachers’ Association
East York OPSTF District
Etobicoke Women Teachers’ Association
Etobicoke OPSTF District
North York Women Teachers’ Association
North York OPSTF District
Scarborough Women Teachers’ Association
Scarborough OPSTF District
Toronto Teachers’ Federation
Toronto Women Teachers’ Association
Toronto OPSTF District

Video: It's Elementary

The video depicts the history and formation of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), ETT’s parent organization.

The Executive

The ETT Executive is comprised of 14 elected teacher representatives: three Table Officers and 11 Executive Officers.

1 President
1 Vice President
1 Secretary/Treasurer
11 Executive Officers

The role of the Executive is to provide support to enhance members’ working lives; protect and defend collective bargaining rights and public education; and promote ETT’s governing principles of equity, non-violence, and social justice. Executive members are elected for two-year terms.

Each Executive Officer serves the membership as the lead contact for one or more of the TDSB’s 22 Wards. Executives also serve as liaison to one or more of ETT’s 11 Standing Committees.

Regional Organizers

Each TDSB Ward is represented by a Regional Organizer (one-year term). Organizers facilitate ETT’s organizing campaign at the school-level and serve as liaisons between the Executive, site stewards, and the membership. They also participate in task forces and help to organize events, such as steward training sessions, and important all-member votes.

Stewards

Each school/worksite is represented by a union steward who provides a valuable link to support engagement and help keep members apprised of important ETT communications.

Standing Committees

ETT supports 11 different Standing Committees that serve to help members and advance ETT’s priorities within the education community and the community-at-large. Committees are comprised of member-volunteers, supported by an Executive liaison. Meeting dates vary according to committee needs.