For the most recent information about the ongoing ETFO labour updates and how they impact TDSB schools such as Earl Beatty, please visit:
- ETFO website and @ETFOeducators on Twitter
- TDSB website and @tdsb on Twitter
- Ministry of Education website and @ONEducation on Twitter
Update from the ETFO – January 15
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has given the required five-day notice for Toronto, York Region and Ottawa-Carleton school boards in anticipation of a one-day strike on Monday January 20th. Unless government representatives get serious about reaching a deal by this Friday, ETFO will commence rotating strikes next week.
Update from the TDSB – January 15
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has announced today that […] its members will conduct a one-day walkout (full withdrawal of services) at a number of school boards, including the Toronto District School Board, on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Should the walkout take place, the TDSB would have no other option but to close all elementary schools (JK to 8) […] Childcare centres located in elementary schools will be permitted to stay open.
Update from Beatty Buddies Daycare – January 15
If school boards determine that their school buildings will remain open, child care programs located in schools will have access to the child care space. However, it may be possible that child care centres may have to operate under reduced hours.
With respect to Beatty Buddies Daycare programs, should there be a labour disruption by TDSB, we will be offering full day care to all of our children, including our Kindergarten children and School Aged children, on the premise that our school building remains open. Before and After School children will continue to bring their packed lunches and afternoon snacks will be available from Beatty Buddies.
Full day daily fee rate for the Kindergarten and School Aged children during a labour disruption will be invoiced during this time.
IMPORTANT: Should the TDSB make the decision to close their school buildings, Beatty Buddies Daycare programs will cease to operate on the day of disruption. We will send out information as soon as we are informed by the Toronto District School Board and or Principal by Himama.
As announced today by the Minister of Education, the government is launching Support for Parents, an initiative that will provide financial support to parents of eligible children for each day of school that is missed on account of the labour disruption. Parents with children attending school-based child care centres that are closed on account of the labour disruption will also be able to receive support.
More details about this financial support can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Education website and parents Helpline at 888-444-3770.