Dear Branch President Thanks to those of you who attended last night’s Staffing Committee training workshop.  There was a wonderful level of energy in the room, and your engagement is much appreciated! A workshop feedback form along with answers to the remaining questions will be sent to participants some time next week. A summary of... Read More

Dear Branch Presidents As was reported tonight at Council the following Strike Rules clarifications are for immediate implementation.  Please share this with your members.  As always, please let your Executive Officer liaison know if you have any questions. Strike Rule Update/Clarification re: EQAO Literacy Test and Interim/Progress Report... Read More

Dear Branch President, Please ensure that your Staffing Committee members are aware that they need to register for the Training Workshop per the first item below.  Thanks! Staffing Committee Training Workshop All staffing committee members need to register for the February 24 Staffing Committee Training Workshop being held at 4:30 at The... Read More

Dear Branch Presidents Thanks for sharing the following information with your members: Barriers to Participation Ad Hoc Committee Are you interested in researching barriers to participation at the Toronto Teachers’ Council Meeting?  If so, we are seeking your participation to implement the following motion passed at January’s Council Meeting... Read More

Dear Branch President Thanks for ensuring your school was represented at our Council Meeting last night, Council being one important part of OSSTF’s legislative processes. It is wonderful that so many of you take such care to ensure your members’ concerns are heard, questions are asked, and that they are represented through your... Read More

Dear Branch Presidents, Thanks for taking time to arrange for your school to have a member of the Executive come to discuss negotiations. If you haven’t yet arranged your meeting, please do by contacting your Executive Officer.  Here is this week’s Update. Council Meeting This month’s TTBU Council meeting will be held at 4:30pm on... Read More

Dear Branch President Happy New Year and welcome back.  We hope you had a restful and enjoyable winter break (and that you can still remember it!).  Below is important information for you, and information to share with your members.  Thanks again for your assistance with keeping the lines of communication open and working.  See you at […] Read More

Bargaining Unit Council The STBU Council meeting will be held at 4:30pm on Thursday December 10. The tentative agenda package including motions submitted on time is posted on our website by the end of day, Friday December 4. Elections for AMPA delegates will be held at this meeting. Branch Presidents and elected Council Representatives whose... Read More

Dear Branch Presidents, Please take note of the following and in the case of the information related to the Election Commission, share with additional Council Reps as may be applicable to your worksite: OSSTF Toronto Election Commission – Call for Members In accordance with the STBU Constitution, Bylaw 3.1.7, an Election Commission... Read More

Dear Branch President, Thank you for the work you’ve done over the past couple of weeks both to ensure your members understand both the issues over which we are striking, and the strike rules.  Thank you, and thanks from the Executive to your members as well, for reaching out to the Executive to provide input […] Read More