Save the Date: Action:reAction conference on April 28, 2016.

For the third year the Human Rights Committee of OSSTF District 12 (Toronto Secondary Teachers and Support Staff) will host an exciting and unique student social forum.  As a committee we have promoted and highlighted outstanding student activism with the Camille Natale award.  We also recognize that activism by students in our schools is not... Read More


ELECTION RESULTS, June 11, 2015

Here are the election results from the June 11, 2015 meeting of STBU Council: STBU EXECUTIVE OFFICER (1 position): Bubulj, Mitch Chandler, Chris elected Evely, Roy Giddens, Sarah Gouweloos, Ron Kunin, Jason Scott, Rob DISTRICT EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT LARGE (3 positions): Chen, Jenny elected Cheslo, Jamie Gauthier, Nicole elected Gouweloos, Ron... Read More


2015 STBU By-Election: Nominations and Acclamation

As of the deadline of 4:30 pm, May 28, 2015, the following nominations were received: For the position of Vice President Mike Platt, Executive Officer. For the position of Executive Officer Mitch Bubulj, Silverthorn C. I. Chris Chandler, Central Technical School Roy Evely, Humberside C. I. Sarah Giddens, Health & Safety Inspector Ron... Read More


District Executive Officer At Large, and Provincial Councillor Elections

The OSSTF District 12 Secondary Teachers’ Bargaining Unit is seeking nominations for the positions of District Executive Officers At Large and Provincial Councilors for 2015/16. Please be advised that these are NOT time release positions. Elections will take place at the STBU Council meeting on Thursday, June 11th, 2015. District Executive... Read More



OSSTF Toronto Solidarity Picket for CUPE 3902

Members are invited to show solidarity with the striking Teaching Assistants of U of T by joining our OSSTF Toronto Solidarity Picket  for CUPE 3902 on Tuesday, March 10 at 4 PM. We will gather at the corner of College St. and King’s College Rd, University of Toronto. Click on the photo below to expand it. Read More


Operation Christmas Cheer

This year marks the 10th Annual Operation Christmas Cheer Toy and Food Drive. OPERATiON CHRiSTMAS CHEER’S only mandate is to deliver grass roots support, cheer, food hampers, grocery gift cards and toys to picket-lines during the Holiday Season.  Every year their mission is the same:  Make sure every Sister and Brother walking a... Read More


AMPA 2015 STBU Delegation

November 20 is the deadline for STBU members to submit their names for nomination as delegates to AMPA 2015. If there is a list of nominees greater than the delegation size determined by Provincial Office of OSSTF, then there will be an election at the December 11, STBU Council Meeting. If there are fewer than the required […] Read More


Retirement Planning Workshops for 2014-2015

A Retirement Planning Workshop for Teachers’ Pension Plan members is being offered for the 2014-2015 year. The workshop will be offered at 4 different times. They will be presented by the OSSTF Pension Officers. Light refreshments will be served. The workshops are as follows: WORKSHOP #1  DATE:                   October 28, 2014... Read More


Changes to the OTPP: No need to buy back short absences

August 01, 2014 There has been a slight change in the way we contribute to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. A plan change will soon eliminate the need to buy back some of your time away from work. Beginning September 1, 2014, you will automatically maintain service credit for employer-approved absences that span five or […] Read More