Dec. 6 Strike Bulletin: What’s the plan for December 11? Read carefully. There are changes to our picket strategy & associated procedures. As was announced by the Provincial OSSTF President earlier today, on Wednesday December 11, OSSTF Toronto will take our turn in the Provincial OSSTF strike strategy. Next week some Districts... Read More
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Second OSSTF full service withdrawal in Toronto: Wednesday, December 11
Dear Members Today, as the Minister of Education disingenuously insisted to media that OSSTF’s fight is all about salary, OSSTF announced another wave of one-day walk outs. On Wednesday, December 11, OSSTF Toronto will join with other Districts across the province in a second one-day withdrawal of services. This action is part of a carefully... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo: Thank you; Strikehub Sub forms
Dear Branch Presidents, The TTBU Executive extends our deepest thanks to you and your Strike Action Committee Members. The successes we had on December 4th are due to your hard work, solidarity, and commitment, and we know it and appreciate it! This fight isn’t over by a long shot. The TTBU Executive suspects we will […] Read More
Strike Bulletin – December 5, 2019; Stories from the picket line – the good and the bad; Strikehub; In the news; Letter of support
More stories from the line – the good and the bad Stories across from picket lines across the city continue to be told: Storefront, handwritten poster signs that read “Free coffee and tea and open washrooms for teachers”; neighbourhood restaurants that brought hot soup and lunch food to picketers; bakeries donating fresh... Read More
December 5, 2019 A MESSAGE FROM OSSTF/FEESO PRESIDENT, HARVEY BISCHOF
December 5, 2019 A MESSAGE FROM OSSTF/FEESO PRESIDENT, HARVEY BISCHOF On Wednesday, OSSTF/FEESO held its first province-wide action in over 20 years. It was an absolutely remarkable day of solidarity throughout the province. Members of the Provincial Executive and OSSTF/FEESO staff visited picket lines across Ontario and were met with high... Read More
OSSTF TTBU Strike Bulletin, December 4: Wow! What a day!
A historic moment In spite of the last minute picket plan changes, and Strikhub glitches (more info on that to follow), OSSTF Toronto Members in the thousands took their place in OSSTF history-making today. At no time before has OSSTF taken a province-wide legal strike action, and it happened because you were there! There is […] Read More
OSSTF TTBU Strike Bulletin, December 3 – Important Information for all Members re full withdrawal of service
Please review this important information from Provincial OSSTF Official letter of notification to Members about strike action FAQ about going on strike OSSTF Bylaws – Duties of Members during negotiations/sanctions During the full withdrawal of services For the 24 hour period we are on a full withdrawal of services, apart from not... Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY – On Wednesday, December 4, 10AM – 2PM, OSSTF Toronto to hold pickets at TDSB high schools as well as TDSB Board offices at 5050 Yonge, 140 Borough Drive, 1 Civic Centre Court, and the offices of OPSBA and Doug Ford.
MEDIA ADVISORY – On Wednesday, December 4, 10AM – 2PM, OSSTF Toronto to hold pickets at TDSB high schools as well as TDSB Board offices at 5050 Yonge, 140 Borough Drive, 1 Civic Centre Court, and the offices of OPSBA and Doug Ford. (TORONTO, Dec 3, 2019) Should there be no negotiated settlement as of […] Read More
Update on Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Table Bargaining. December 2, 2019 • ISSUE 34
Update on Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Table Bargaining OSSTF/FEESO representatives met today with representatives from the government and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) at the Teacher/Occasional Teacher central bargaining table. Very limited exploratory discussions about e-Learning occurred on and off throughout... Read More
URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL OSSTF TORONTO MEMBERS – Police Cancelled Queen’s Park Picket
URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL OSSTF TORONTO MEMBERS – Police Cancelled Queen’s Park Picket Due to a police determination that the snowfall impedes too much roadway for them to accommodate our picket, in consultation with Queen’s Park Security, they have cancelled the Queen’s Park picket. New Picket Instructions: All pickets will commence at... Read More