President’s Memo – Good news for B&M class size compliance but not for VS; Quad 2 timetabling This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Class size compliance – Bricks and Mortar schools On Monday, October 26 the... Read More
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Queen’s Park Notes for the week of October 19-23, 2020
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 216, FOOD LITERACY FOR STUDENTS ACT PC MPP Daryl Kramp’s (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) private member’s bill would require that the Education Act be amended to provide that curriculum guidelines shall require that courses of study be developed in experiential food literacy... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members October 22, 2020 – Quarantine access update; Staffing update; Fighting for fair funding; and more…
Access to Leave through Quarantine update The TDSB continues to rely on Toronto Public Health (TPH) advice in relation to the length of time Members can access Leave through Quarantine. Currently there appears to be a contradiction between the information TPH is giving to the TDSB, and a Ministry of Health Order on the Toronto […] Read More
President’s Memo October 16, 2020 Planning for Quad 2; Students who opt out of in-person; Parent-teacher interviews
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Students who opt out of in-person learning According to information shared with the TTBU late this week, the TDSB will be ending the ability for in-person learners to opt-out of their […] Read More
Informing & Engaging Members October 16, 2020 – TTBU Council; Your input required; AGM/DGM/DAGM; OntarioSAFE Action; ;
October TTBU Council Meeting – Reminder of date change To all Council delegates, a reminder that the upcoming October Council meeting will take place on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4:45 pm. Councillors can sign into the Zoom meeting starting from 4:20 pm on. Instructions for the meeting will be provided on the day of […] Read More
President’s Memo, October 14, 2020 school reopening update – Half day absences; class size compliance; TPA/NTIP/ALPs
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Half-day absences On October 13, 2020, Principals received notification from the Senior Manager of Employee Services, David Moore, confirming that a half-day absence is an absence that is... Read More
Queen’s Park notes for the week of October 5–9, 2020
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 210, FAIRNESS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUPERINTENDENTS, JANITORS AND CARETAKERS ACT NDP MPP Gilles Bisson’s (Timmins) private member’s bill would amend the Employment Standards Act so that workers, such as superintendents, janitors and caretakers, who reside in their buildings are... Read More
A message from the Provincial Executive
October 9, 2020 A Message to OSSTF/FEESO Members from the Provincial Executive Original attached As the second month of the school year unfolds, the OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive thanks you for the work you continue to do for the students in Ontario’s publicly-funded education system. Your professionalism and dedication are appreciated by... Read More
TTBU AGM Part 3; Update on District General and Annual General Meetings
TTBU 2019-20 Annual General Meeting, Part 3 Last June, parts 1 & 2 of the TTBU AGM were held to deal with Annual Reports as required by the Constitution, and the Executive Election. At that time we committed to ensuring that a ‘Part 3″ would occur in order to allow for the debate and voting on […] Read More
An open letter to the TTBU Membership from President Leslie Wolfe – Today take action for Adult Day Schools
An open letter to the TTBU Membership from President Leslie Wolfe – Today take action for Adult Day Schools Adult Day School Members of this Bargaining Unit need the strength and solidarity that comes from the collective action of our entire Membership, ADS Teachers and Contract Teachers, together. The TDSB’s process for... Read More