The following is a memo from Provincial OSSTF: Re: Reopening of Schools – Report on Ministry of Education Discussions – Issue #1 As we have reported to you in recent weeks, OSSTF/FEESO has attempted to engage in meaningful consultations with Ministry of Education officials regarding the reopening of schools in September. Despite our... Read More
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Reopening schools: Provincial OSSTF report on Ministry of Education Discussion Table – Issue #1
TTBU President’s Memo, June 26, 2020 – School reopening update; Local bargaining update
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Earlier this week at a Special TDSB Committee of the Whole Meeting, the TDSB released their timeline for finalizing programming plans for the 2020-21 school year. Their planning is based... Read More
A Message to OSSTF/FEESO Members from the Provincial Executive
A Message to OSSTF/FEESO Members from the Provincial Executive (original attached) As events have unfolded both inside and outside the Federation, it has been an extremely difficult time for many OSSTF/FEESO members who have experienced the pain of systemic racism and the barriers it creates. We as the Provincial Executive have spent time... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members June 25, 2020 – School year calendar; Strike cheques; DEC nominations call; Student Awards and more….
2020-2021 school year calendar All Boards across Ontario, including the TDSB, are still waiting for the Ministry of Education to approve the school year calendar for 2020-21. Members are should refrain from committing to plans in the last week of August until the start date of the new school year and vacation periods are confirmed. […] Read More
TTBU Council Provincial Councillor election results
The following are the results of the election held at TTBU Council on June 18 for TTBU Provincial Councilors for the 2020-21 Federation Year, four to be elected: Danica Izzard 62 – Elected Lisa Black-Meddings 58 – Elected Michelle Teixeira 53 – Elected Michael Platt 50 – Elected Heather Byrnes 39 Rick Beer 28 Kristina... Read More
President’s Memo: June is National Indigenous History Month
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. It has recently been drawn to my attention that in none of our communications this month have we spoken about National Indigenous History Month, nor about the impacts of colonoliasm and... Read More
A Safe Return for All: OSSTF/FEESO’s framework for reopening schools in 2020-2021
Attached you will find Provincial OSSTF’s position paper released publicly today called A safe return for all: OSSTF/FEESO’s framework for reopening schools in 2020-2021 for your review and information. Read More
Informing & Engaging Members, June 19, 2020; Staffing update; Recall List Teachers extension deal; Next school year; T-2200 update; White Ribbon webinar for educators; and more…
Staffing Update On June 8, 2020, the Cone of Silence was lifted and many teachers received letters indicating their placement status. On that day, 246 teachers received letters that they were either fully or partially surplus to the Board. As of June 17, 2020 that number has been reduced to 222. However, as the Board […] Read More
TTBU June Council Package for June 18, 2020
Please see the June Council package for today’s telephone town hall meeting commencing at 4:00 pm. Read More