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
Informing and Engaging Members September 4, 2025 – Benefits Reminder, September Council Meeting, Branch Executive Elections and 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
Informing and Engaging Members June 26, 2025 – Toronto Pride, Argos Tickets, Labour Day Parade and 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
District Executive Officer At Large Elections
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
Heat Exposure Advisory
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
Informing and Engaging Members June 19, 2025 – Mutually Agreeable Position Switch, Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Teachers Life CoLab Program and more…
Mutually Agreeable Position Switch (MAPS) Opens June 20, 2025 A Mutually Agreeable Position Switch (MAPS) is a teacher-initiated, qualifications based timetable switch. Teachers must be fully placed as per their contract status to participate. The switch must be supported by the two teachers and the two Principals. A form must be completed by... Read More
Informing and Engaging Members June 12, 2025 – TBU Executive By-election results, Celebrate Pride Toronto and more…
Results of TTBU Executive Officer By-Election As per the TTBU Constitution, a by-election for a vacancy for the position of Executive Officer occurred at the June 11, 2025 TTBU Council Meeting. The results are posted on our website. Daniela Mendez was declared elected to the position of TBU Executive Officer. She will begin in the […] Read More
Results of June 2025 TBU Council Elections
At the June 11, 2025 TBU Council meeting, elections were held for the Budget Committee and Provincial Councilor. Budget Committee The following members were elected: Grace Choi Eitan Laufer Careen Thompson Provincial Councillor The following members were elected: Mark Kissel Maryline Lanteigne Rony Masri Michael Platt Read More
Results of the 2025 TTBU Executive Officer By-Election
As per the TTBU Constitution, a by-election for a vacancy for the position of Executive Officer occurred at the June 11, 2025 TTBU Council Meeting. 111 ballots were cast in each round of voting, requiring 56 votes to be elected. The results are as follows. Speedy Agathos; 21 votes on the first ballot, dropped from […] Read More
POSTING – OSSTF Toronto Teacher Bargaining Unit Dismantling Anti-Black Racism and Intersectional Oppression Officer (Interim Vacancy)
POSTING – OSSTF Toronto Teacher Bargaining Unit Dismantling Anti-Black Racism and Intersectional Oppression Officer (Interim Vacancy) The OSSTF Toronto Teacher’s Bargaining Unit (TTBU) is inviting interested applicants for the crucial role of Dismantling Anti-Black Racism and Intersectional Oppression Officer (DABRIO), a position that... Read More