Update on implementation of adult day school teachers grid Members will remember that as a result of the Extension Agreement reached between OSSTF and the Provincial government, money was provided in order to create a more equitable earning environment for Adult Day School Teachers. Since that agreement OSSTF and OPSBA have been working on... Read More
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President’s Memo, Issue #4 – The year that was and what’s to come…
President’s Memo – June, 2018 This Memo is composed by Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. The year that was This past year and a bit has been a period of fairly constant change for the TTBU Executive. In fact almost half of our Executive […] Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members #36 – Termination of LTD coverage; Benefits during the summer; Violence in schools law guide; and more…
Doug Ford’s hiring freeze announcement The information available to date is that the announced hiring freeze does not affect school boards and that the GSN’s remain in place with hiring going forward as planned. Termination of LTD – important changes As of March 1, 2018, benefits now terminate at the earlier of (i) the end... Read More
OSSTF Toronto Teachers Bargaining Unit weather-related injurious heat-exposure advisory
Dear Members, 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... Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members #35 – Pride Celebration; Branch Elections; Constitution & Steering call for members and more…
Branch Executive Elections This is a reminder that in accordance with the TTBU Constitution, all Branches must hold their Branch Executive Elections in June if possible, or no later than by the start of the third week in September. Please see Branch Executive Election Procedures on our website for information about the procedures for... Read More
Power and phone outage at OSSTF Toronto Office
Due to power outage, phone line damage and damage to our building all caused by yesterday’s storm, OSSTF Toronto office is closed today. A building safety inspection is being arranged. Should you need to reach a Member of the Executive, email is best. If you do call, please leave a voicemail which should be transferred to […] Read More
President’s Memo – Provincial and local President’s statements on last night’s election
Statement from Harvey Bischoff, OSSTF Provincial President, re last night’s provincial election outcome Yesterday the people of Ontario elected a majority Progressive Conservative government. While this is not the result that many of us were hoping for, our Federation respects the democratic process. On that basis, on behalf of our... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members #34 – Bill 115 Remedy pay; Sick leave & doctor’s notes; Benefits while on x/y leave; and more…
Bill 115 Remedy grid restoration payments OSSTF Chief Negotiator Lisa Black-Meddings has been in regular contact with the Board’s Payroll Manager Ann Anderson, advocating that the Board meet its obligations under the Remedy Agreement. In response, TDSB Payroll Manager Anderson, shared with Lisa the following communication that was sent to... Read More
President’s Memo to OSSTF Toronto Members re: Provincial Election June 7
Provincial Election – June 7 Dear Members, A Doug Ford-led government poses an immediate threat to publicly funded education. He has not put out a fully costed plan precisely because it would have to include billions of dollars in cuts to public spending. We know from experience that this can only result in […] Read More
Informing & Engaging Members, #33 – OSSTF Sexual violence/harassment survey; travel & curriculum writing opportunity, and more…
Riding by riding analysis Too Close to Call is another website that provides analysis on a riding by riding basis. For those of you who need to know which candidate is best positioned to beat the Tory. You may also want to check Calculated Politics. Will Doug Ford’s promises actually save anyone any money? If you […] Read More