The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) have provided notice that they will begin work-to-rule phase 6 job action across the province on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

Effective Wednesday, February 26, 2020, ETFO members will:
do only their scheduled teaching and supervision assignments during their regular instructional time. Teacher and occasional teacher members will not agree to, or participate in, any additions/modifications to their schedule, with the exception of attending meetings to support students with special needs or to discuss student safety.
Effective Wednesday, February 26, 2020, all ETFO members will:

NOT do any coverage for absent members, regardless of the reason for the absence
(except in the case of an occasional teacher hired to replace an absent teacher).

NOT accept/disperse students from/to other classrooms when a member is absent, regardless of the reason for the absence. (Note: If a member requires coverage for any reason, it is the responsibility of the school administration to arrange that coverage.)

NOT miss their regularly scheduled planning or preparation time.

NOT spend personal funds to purchase instructional materials or resources for students, the classroom, the school or the board.

NOT upload data related to assessments on board systems. Teacher and occasional teacher members will continue to do assessments using their professional judgement. Members may complete assessments for supports and/or funding for students with special needs or ELL students.

Phase 6 WTR Strike Protocol: All ETFO Members

All ETFO members will continue to focus on the following:
planning;
instruction of students;
assessment and evaluation;
scheduled supervision; and
communication with parents/guardians.

source: media release, BWDSB