Susan Swackhammer

Retired but still actively involved in politics, social justice and equity work

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

As the Ford government continues to weather the fallout from the Greenbelt affair, the Ontario NDP has unveiled new leaked documents about the expansion of urban boundaries across the province — which the party is calling “Act 2” of the scandal.

https://t.co/KS8uhOcwV9

#onpoli

[Karen Brown @KarenAMBrown]

On your first day back, I wanted to let our members know that your union is fighting for you and the public schools that Ontario students deserve. Tomorrow we are back at the negotiations table and are committed to reaching a fair deal. Our #solidarity makes us strong!

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

While conservative MPPs tout the govt is delivering for the people of Ontario, the Financial Accountability Officer reveals how $7.2 billion in the 2022-23 budget hasn't been spent.

Tell Ford to stop shortchanging Ontarians and public services! https://t.co/pkfR5609so #ONpoli

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

This July, our union turned 25!

To celebrate our past, we are sharing this video which explains a brief history of #onted elementary teachers' federations, the creation of ETFO and what the union has won through solidarity and fighting back! #onpoli https://t.co/Cw996DiLID

[Susan Swackhammer @SSwackhammer]

Sign the petition calling on Doug Ford’s government to protect tenants from extreme heat: https://t.co/VZP00eZSna #ONpoli

[Karen Brown @KarenAMBrown]

Sam, from all your friends at #ETFO a big congratulations and all the best on your new endeavours. A well-deserved recognition for a fearless advocate of public education. #ETFO proud!

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, the @ETFOpresident shares this special message!

WATCH #onted #onpoli #edutwitter

[Susan Swackhammer @SSwackhammer]

Join me in signing this open letter, telling Senate to pass Bill C-22 and the Canada Disability Benefit now. https://t.co/DlGbDaHoKb

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

In an agreement that has been described by the ON government as "fair and reasonable," unionized Power Workers are receiving 8.25% over 2 years (retro to April 2022) and a $5000 signing bonus. #etfo #osstf #oecta #aefo #onted

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

We are saddened to learn of the big loss to the public education community. @CEPascal, a former deputy education minister, who was instrumental in supporting ETFO’s push for #onted kindergarten with the expert team of a DECE and a qualified Teacher has left us. He will be missed.

[Canadian Labour @CanadianLabour]

BREAKING: @SenateCA voted in favour of protecting workers’ pensions & passed bill #C228. This is a win for workers across Canada that will provide financial security & peace of mind to millions of families.

#Canlab #CdnPoli

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

The Ford government's decision to overhaul the language curriculum without consulting #onted stakeholders shows how little they understand the public education system and value educators.

Making critical curricular decisions without input from educators who are in classrooms delivering the curriculum is irresponsible.

Also, with 157 recommendations in the Right to Read Report, why is the Ford government solely focused on one--a reading screening tool? Because they believe standardized tests are the answer.

Educators know what students really need is adequate investment in resources to support students in classrooms.

[Leslie Catherine Johnston 🍉 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🪶🍊 @LLCate]

School boards across Ontario are facing staffing cuts next year, which will impact kids’ learning and well-being. Join us to push back! #KidsComeFirst #CutsHurtKids #onpoli #onted

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

Ontario budget “fails to meet the moment” when it comes to education, says ⁦#ndp leader ⁦@maritstiles⁩ - has motion today asking govt to reimburse boards for pandemic-related spending

[Diana Chan McNally @DianaCMcNally]

Horrifying: @fordnation's Ministry of Health is ending renumeration for physicians who treat extremely vulnerable people who are uninsured, which includes undocumented and many unhoused people. This is telling physicians to treat people for free, or else don't treat them at all.

[Martha Hradowy @marthahradowy]

The budget is cutting $47 million from Education. Ontario Budget 2023: Doug Ford Pulled a Sneaky Move to Quietly Cut Education #osstf (https://t.co/XtU1cH4Q0g)

[Lisa Esther @LisaEsther6]

This is absolutely unbelievable and disgusting move by @fordnation and Ministry of health. As someone who works in an inner city Emergency department, we see so many homeless patients, mental health, addictions who don't have enough documentation or ability to get or renew HC 1/

[Muna Kadri @munakadri]

This side by side comparison of total expenses in Ontario perfectly illustrates how @fordnation has been targeting education.

In 2019 education was 18.2% of provincial expenses.

In 2023 we are down to 17%.

That's with the new childcare funding.

#onpoli #onted #osstf