Shirley Bell
@ShirleyBell8
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Favourite past time- cottaging on KOSH Lake. Proud ETFO union member. *opinions I express are my own
Peterborough, ON
Joined February 2012
Yet another indication that Bill 33 and taking over boards ISN’T about putting resources back in the classroom. It’s about centralizing power!
School boards must pay the Ford government’s school supervisors up to $350,000/year. While the education minister has been scrutinizing trustee expenses, he is uncertain about exactly how much his own supervisors are billing. Critics say this was “never about saving money.”
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Bill 60 is a vicious, one-sided tenancy legislation. It will cause widespread suffering and loss of life. Anyone who stays neutral is complicit. In this @TorontoStar article, I focus on why mayors should fight it. #ontpoli #cndpoli
https://t.co/KVdfSSTCHe
thestar.com
Last week, the Ontario government introduced Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. It includes many troubling legislative changes, but popular outcry so far has focused on the direct attack
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Supporting @OPSEU Local 351 striking workers at Fleming College today with David Vasey, Carpentry Technician. 5 weeks of fighting for the future of student success!! #SaveOurColleges #onpoli
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Connections build our movement and make it stronger in defending working and learning conditions across #onted. Thank you, @cupenat, for having us! #onlab
Appreciated connecting with ETFO leadership at CUPE’s National Convention. We talked about the challenges ahead and our shared fight to defend and strengthen public education. 💜✊ #Solidarity #ETFO #CUPE #OSBCU
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The @ETFOpresident, the vice-presidents, and staff at the provincial office send a united message to @albertateachers. From Ontario, we stand with you to defend public education! Your fight is our fight, and in Ontario, we know all too well the impact of large class sizes and
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ETFO stands with @OntAutism to call on the gov't to do the right thing for students, families and democracy! Removing trustees will have a direct and devastating impact on students living with disabilities and their families. Contact your MPP -let's stop Bill 33. #onted #onpoli
OAC official statement on @fordnation & @PaulCalandra’s direction on Trustees: Thank you to the community members who made this possible. ❤️💛💜 #50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #DontLookAwayOntario
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Congratulations to former @ETFOeducators VP Monica Rusnak on receiving the @CTFFCE Special Recognition Award! 🎉👏 A well-deserved honour for her outstanding service and dedication to public education. #ETFO #CTFFCE #PublicEducation #EducationMatters
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Anishinabek Nation demands immediate withdrawal of Bill 5 #TreatiesOverBill5
https://t.co/S4JxuWA1e3
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@ccpa's 2025 Ontario Budget analysis: Don’t be fooled by big numbers—Ontario budget fails to address years-long funding shortfalls #onted #onpoli #cdnpoli
https://t.co/GcPfDq9cKi
policyalternatives.ca
A lot has happened since the last Ontario budget. U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada and the rest of the world. Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives won a third majority...
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ETFO urges gov't to take immediate action to mitigate the impact of US #tariffs by: • providing direct support to affected workers & communities • expanding and strengthening EI, ensuring EI benefits are more accessible and adequate • protecting and strengthening public
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Another survey reveals the same results and the message is clear: government cuts to public education have seriously impacted learning and working conditions in schools. READ MORE about the @osbcucscso findings for Niagara #onted schools https://t.co/99eyAGGaru
#onpoli
cupe.on.ca
NIAGARA, ON – A recent survey of Ontario education workers including Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Child and Youth workers, custodians, maintenance and trades workers, and school...
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Well said Windsor Labour. @spagsmario lays blame where it should be placed. Squarely on Doug Ford’s Conservatives - for failing to deliver the real priorities people need. #OnLab #OnPoli 🎥: https://t.co/SNFVKwpgr2
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Today, on behalf of the more than 1M union members and all workers in Ontario we expressed our deep concern that @fordnation is about to shut down government at a time when it should be all hands on deck. More: https://t.co/QBpHnl37EE
#OnLab #OnPoli
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All across Ontario, public schools and students are suffering from chronic underfunding and understaffing. Student needs are unmet. It just can’t continue this way! We need a government with a plan to fix the problem, not erode quality public education. #FundEducation #onted
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On this day, let's honour teachers and all those who work tirelessly to make education a reality for all. #EducationDay
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It's alarming to read this report on the state of #onted buildings released by the Financial Accountability Office. In fact, did you know that four in 10 schools do not even meet the standard of "state of good repair?" 😮 Ford's government needs to stop shortchanging public
Today the @infoFAO released a report that estimates the cost to maintain school buildings in a state of good repair and to address capacity pressures over the next 10 years. #onpoli #ontariobudget Link to the report: https://t.co/pOMc1h0ntl
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Vice President Gundi Barbour and I were able to join striking CUPW workers on the line in Ottawa! Write your MP today demanding that they fairly and freely negotiate a contract with our postal workers!! Negotiate don’t legislate!!! #SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli
SOLIDARITY ACTION for @cupw Call your MP and tell them to pressure the Prime Minister to act. It's time the PM told Canada Post to negotiate in good faith and agree to a fair contract for workers. No back to work legislation! Read this https://t.co/GTNqO24gml and then call
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CUPW Denounces Government Intervention https://t.co/dCldyQ8OJY
#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour
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📮 55,000 @CUPW postal workers are on strike fighting for our public postal service. Stand with them and tell decision-makers: protect Canada Post for all! https://t.co/r1NPmXI3iP
canadianlabour.ca
55,000 workers on strike to protect our public postal service. Tell decision-makers: Protect our Canada Post!
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When the Ford government can’t answer (and take action on) questions like: how much funding is needed to adequately fund #onted so EVERY student has all of the supports they need to succeed — the need for change is clear. Vote wisely in the next election, Ontario. Vote.
When many young adults can’t answer questions like: how much do I need to save for a down payment & what do I do if I’m the victim of financial fraud — the need for change is clear. Mandating financial literacy is simply not an option, it’s fundamental to Canada’s future
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