News & Updates

Jennifer Volk – Spadina-Fort York and Toronto-Danforth
Jennifer Volk is a long-time advocate for public education and an active parent in school communities. She is running for school trustee because she cares about the future of public education.

Tim Ellis – Etobicoke Centre and Etobicoke-Lakeshore
A resident of South Etobicoke since 2012, Tim is a passionate community builder who volunteers extensively, including the Grilled Cheese Challenge, the Mimico Residents Association, the Etobicoke Lakeshore Interfaith Festival, the Toronto March for Science, and the Fall Celtic Festival.

Bill Radia – Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville
As a long-standing member of ETFO, Bill recognizes the importance of strong union representation at all levels of government. We have fought hard for our rights in education just like all brothers and sisters have in various other unions. He believes in solidarity and collective action for a common purpose. Bill aim’s to make a difference in education and is asking for your support in doing so.

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith – Beaches-East York
Nate is running to work with a progressive administration at City Hall to get housing and transit built, advance sustainability, deliver dignity for those in need, and ensure our public services are excellent.

Anu Sriskandarajah – Scarborough Guildwood & Scarborough Rouge Park
Anu Sriskandarajah is an educator, sociologist, and community advocate running to serve as Toronto District School Board Trustee for Scarborough-Guildwood-Rouge Park

Karen Emerson – Beaches East York & Scarborough South West
Karen Emerson is a lifelong advocate for children, youth, and strong public education.

September 2026 Delegates Meeting
Our September Delegates’ Meeting is taking place on Thursday, September 3, 2026. This meeting will be in person at IBEW Local 353 (1377 Lawrence Ave

Alexis Dawson – Parkdale-High Park and Davenport
Alexis Dawson is an antiracism educator, public education advocate, equity, diversity & inclusion consultant and elected Toronto District School Board Trustee.

Deborah Williams – Toronto-St Paul’s, University Rosedale, and Toronto Centre
Deborah Williams is committed to public service that strengthens schools and our communities. Join us to support, vote and re-elect Deborah Williams for trustee in TDSB Ward 7 (University-Rosedale, Toronto-St. Paul’s and Toronto Centre).

Miles Krauter Named New Assistant to the President
We are pleased to announce that Miles Krauter will be joining the Toronto & York Region Labour Council as the new Assistant to the President.

Fund Our Schools
We love our schools, but there are problems that need urgent attention.

United to Defeat the Right
Our unions are the best tool we have to build the life we deserve.

Climate Justice and Action
Let’s empower workers to build a long-lasting, sustainable economy.
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