DDSB announces agreement with ETFO Teachers

Media Release

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) announced today that it has reached a new agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Teachers bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement.

“This agreement underlines our shared commitment to fostering positive learning environments and ensuring equitable conditions for our dedicated elementary teachers,” said Christine Thatcher, Chair of the DDSB Board of Trustees.

The agreement reflects a commitment to the betterment of education from both parties.

“With this agreement, the Board and the Union have a shared committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces for all – including teachers and students,” said Mary Fowler, President of ETFO Teachers, Durham Local. “We are pleased with the gains that have been made and believe there will be immediate improvements in schools for our members.”

Durham District School Board

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural communities of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog townships and the cities and towns of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. We employ over 10,000 teaching and educational services staff in 135 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres. DDSB has more than 79,000 regular day students and thousands more who take continuing education and adult credit courses. More information can be found on the DDSB’s website at ddsb.ca. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ddsbschools, Instagram @ddsbschools and YouTube at DurhamDSB.

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For more information or media inquiries, please contact: 

Cory Wilkins

Communications Manager

Durham District School Board                                                             

905.666.6313
cory.wilkins@ddsb.ca