OSSTF Toronto General Meeting & TTBU Council Meeting – October 16, 2025 All Teacher Bargaining Unit Members are welcome and encouraged to attend the OSSTF Toronto District 12 General Meeting, followed by the TTBU Council Meeting on Thursday October 16, 2025 at your union offices, 1482 Bathurst Street, 4th Floor (at St. Clair West)... Read More

October is Women’s History Month October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. Government of Canada resources to support this important celebration can be found here Members interested in supporting women’s... Read More

Dear Branch President, You are invited to join a virtual town hall to discuss the central bargaining survey, and related local political action events. We need your help in engaging and mobilizing the members at your Branch. As mentioned at September Council, our Collective Agreement expires at the end of August 2026. We need to […] Read More

OSSTF/FEESO Recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Week Truth and Reconciliation Day, observed annually on September 30, is dedicated to recognizing and addressing the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. The day is a result of years of advocacy and calls for justice. This day... Read More

OSSTF/ FEESO Equity Advisory Workgroup The Provincial Executive is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Equity Advisory Work Group (EAWG) for the 2025-2026 Federation year. The EAWG is a permanent advisory body to the Provincial Executive. The role of the EAWG is to advise the Provincial Executive on any matters related to inclusion and […] Read More

Medical Absences and Medical Restrictions Requiring Accommodation The central portion of our Collective Agreement speaks to a Functional Abilities Form for Members with medical restrictions requiring accommodations or access to sick leave. Before submitting medical documentation to the TDSB for either absence or medical restrictions requiring... Read More

Schedule of Availability in Schools A reminder to Members that schools are required to have a Schedule of Availability posted or provided to each Teacher prior to the first instance of coverage and/or supervision being assigned at the beginning of each semester and upon any changes made to the Schedule of Availability. If you have […] Read More

PRIDE Weekend Events Friday, June 27, 2025 – June 29, 2025 OSSTF/FEESO will have a booth where members can pick up free giveaways to celebrate PRIDE month.  The booth is located at Church and Wellesley ( E22) from Friday, June 27, 2025, to Sunday, June 29, 2025 Friday, June 27, 2025 – Trans March   […] Read More

In accordance with the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies, and specifically the requirement for TTBU Council to “elect 3 District Executive Officers at Large at the September meeting, where nominations have been received at least two weeks prior to Council” (Bylaw 2.2.1.8), OSSTF Toronto Teachers�... Read More

Hot weather days are upon us. For many it’s something we look forward to after a long, cold winter, but hot temperatures mixed with high levels of humidity can create unsafe/unhealthy working conditions. This advisory deals with what happens when the heat and/or humidity cause unsafe and/or unhealthy working conditions, and also contains... Read More