OECTA represents the 45,000 passionate and qualified teachers in Ontario’s publicly funded English Catholic schools, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
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Marissa is an elementary teacher.
She's constantly rationing basic supplies, like paper and pencils.
The govt's $750 supplies card won't fix that, as it cuts into existing classroom funding – and does nothing to address the $6.4 billion in chronic underfunding facing #OntEd.
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#CatholicTeachers - registration for our Summer AQ courses is still open.
Take advantage of early-bird pricing – ends THIS Sunday (11:59pm) – and save $50 in registration fees!
More info: catholicteachers.ca/For-Your…
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Today, as #CatholicTeachers began central bargaining, @OECTAprez René Jansen in de Wal joined with Ontario education union leaders in a show of solidarity and unity.
We're #OntEdUnited! We're calling for real investment in #OntEd schools to best support students and families.
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On Sat, June 27 join families, workers, and concerned Ontarians for a #FightFord day of action, with rallies at PC MPP offices and other locations across the province.
Say NO to Doug Ford's ✂️ and YES to real investment in #OntEd, health care, and our critical public services.
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Jun 12
📢 Attention #CatholicTeachers!
A new Provincial Bargaining Update (PBU) has been released.
#OECTA members, please check your personal email 📩 to read the PBU or visit the Members’ Portal at catholicteachers.ca 👇
bit.ly/4us5e8V
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Jun 12
Child labour robs futures.
Every child deserves safety, education, and joy.
On #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour, & every day, #CatholicTeachers remain committed to building a world where NO child is exploited! #EndChildLabour
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Are you a teacher or ECE working in a rural/remote community and have an outstanding federal student loan?
❗If you’re eligible and have worked during the 2025-2026 school year, the window to apply is July to the end of September 2026.
🔗 For more details: ctf-fce.ca/take-action/loan-…
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#CatholicTeachers, check out @whiteribbon's new FREE online course, Beyond the Screen!
Designed for professionals who work w/youth, this course will equip participants w/practical tools for combatting harmful ideologies that perpetuate gender-based hate.
whiteribbon.ca/beyond-the-sc…
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Join families and workers on Friday, June 19, as Ontarians take action at Ford Fest in Scarborough to say NO to Doug Ford's cuts to #OntEd schools, health care, and the critical public services that we all rely on.
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“[They must] move beyond the posturing, the politics, & the power grabs at the expense of local communities & voices. #CatholicTeachers urge this government to come to the table ready to bargain.”
- OECTA 1st VP @LLLacaria #OntEd
ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/o…
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"What's most concerning is the board hasn't consulted w/us to discuss the issues we've raised regarding the change to a balanced day & its impact on teachers' working conditions."
Read more from PVNC Unit President Bart Scollard: bit.ly/4uLExgt
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Publicly funded education is strongest when the rights of teachers & education workers are respected!
#CatholicTeachers stand w/education unions across Canada to defend teachers' rights to freedom of association, collective bargaining, & to strike! #OntEd
bit.ly/3Q2GR3p
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👏S/O to #ALCDSB #CatholicTeachers for donating $10K to the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic Ed Foundation, an organization that helps to remove barriers to learning, allowing students to thrive & reach their full potential.
Learn more: bit.ly/4fmE0gb
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The #Pride flag is a visible sign of safety, belonging, & affirmation.
👏S/O to @YorkOECTA Unit Pres Mike Totten for speaking out! #CatholicTeachers will continue to advocate for 2SLGBTQIA communities across #OntEd & beyond!
Read more: bit.ly/3RFscfc
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Community rally today at the Brantford and District Labour Council in support of public services in Ontario. Thank you to OECTA First VP @LLLacaria for attending!
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Happy World Environment Day!
#CatholicTeachers celebrate the power of education to inspire environmental stewardship & climate action. Together, we can build a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.🌎🌱
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Thank you to Andrea and Policing-Free Schools for the invitation to speak today about the importance of repealing Bill 33. Our students must come first. @OECTAProv @PolicingFreeSch
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#PaintTheProvincePurple on Saturday, June 6! Show your support for publicly funded education!
Join @osbcucscso education workers, as they take action with canvasses and events across Ontario to demand real investment in #OntEd schools.
RSVP: osbcu.ca/paint-the-province-…
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Thank you to the Brantford and District Labour Council for inviting me to speak at their community rally today. @OECTAProv @bhnoecta #solidarity
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#OECTA First Vice-President @LLLacaria urges the govt to come to the table ready to bargain.
Ready to move beyond the posturing and politics.
Ready to focus on the real issues impacting #OntEd students, #CatholicTeachers, and Ontario's 255,000 teachers and education workers.
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