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The nine-week strike by Metro high school teacher's pushed them to the forefront of union activism after years non-militancy. We were forced into it, says union president Jim Forster, shown picketing with teachers outside Oakwood Collegiate in mid-Novembe
The nine-week strike by Metro high school teacher's pushed them to the forefront of union activism after years non-militancy. We were forced into it, says union president Jim Forster, shown picketing with teachers outside Oakwood Collegiate in mid-Novembe

The nine-week strike by Metro high school teacher's pushed them to the forefront of union activism after years non-militancy. We were forced into it, says union president Jim Forster, shown picketing with teachers outside Oakwood Collegiate in mid-Novembe

Date11/13/1975
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His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
5/16/1978
Teachers who are familiar with the culture of immigrant children should tackle the problem of racism, says Hugh Evelyn, above. He says he is amazed at passive attitude of teachers from Caribbean.
Teachers who are familiar with the culture of immigrant children should tackle the problem of racism, says Hugh Evelyn, above. He says he is amazed at passive attitude of teachers from Caribbean.
Slaughter, Mike
2/13/1977
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
Bull, Ron
4/13/1972
Don Scott, a Chelmford high school teacher, is agitating for the removal of Provincial Treasirer Daracy McKeough as the treasurer of the $900 million pension fund of Ontario teachers
Don Scott, a Chelmford high school teacher, is agitating for the removal of Provincial Treasirer Daracy McKeough as the treasurer of the $900 million pension fund of Ontario teachers
Goode, Jeff
6/2/1972
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
McConnell, Colin
1/31/1978
New militancy: Jean-Guy Belanger was appointed to take charge of the Toronto local of the Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union when it was obviously tottering.
New militancy: Jean-Guy Belanger was appointed to take charge of the Toronto local of the Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union when it was obviously tottering.
Darrell, Dick
2/24/1981
Famed British educator Sir Alexander Clegg talks with some of the 400 principals and teachers who listened to his address yesterday at Glenforest Secondar School in Mississauga. He was knighted in 1965 for outstanding contributions to British education. Yesterday, he toured a number of Peel county schools.
Famed British educator Sir Alexander Clegg talks with some of the 400 principals and teachers who listened to his address yesterday at Glenforest Secondar School in Mississauga. He was knighted in 1965 for outstanding contributions to British education. Yesterday, he toured a number of Peel county schools.
Calleja, Frank
11/2/1970
Academic beacon: J.G. Castel is one of Canada's best-known law teachers. Jean Gabriel Castel Officer. Castel, 57, is a law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and [Incomplete]
Academic beacon: J.G. Castel is one of Canada's best-known law teachers. Jean Gabriel Castel Officer. Castel, 57, is a law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and [Incomplete]
Faught, Ken
12/24/1985
School role: Ian mcIntyre says black teachers rarely promoted. Ann Vanstone agrees.
School role: Ian mcIntyre says black teachers rarely promoted. Ann Vanstone agrees.
Mahler, John
2/2/1986
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Howard. They'll be teachers at Toronto's Waldorf School
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Howard. They'll be teachers at Toronto's Waldorf School
James, Norman
8/16/1968
Graeme Eadie, pres., (far left) and Chmn. Charles Masson (far right) greet John P. Curtin Jr., of Goldman Sachs, Kenneth C. Whitney, Managing Director, The Blackstone Group, and Brian Muzyk, V.P. Real Estate of Ontario Teachers.
Graeme Eadie, pres., (far left) and Chmn. Charles Masson (far right) greet John P. Curtin Jr., of Goldman Sachs, Kenneth C. Whitney, Managing Director, The Blackstone Group, and Brian Muzyk, V.P. Real Estate of Ontario Teachers.
Toronto Star (Firm)
7/31/1995
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
Bull, Ron
5/20/1977