Dear Branch President As we continue to refine and improve our communication practices, you will notice that you are now receiving a weekly update from the Union Office.  This is intended to provide you with ongoing information that you need as well as to ensure members have access to information that has broader pertinence.  We […] Read More

Dear Branch President Below are a few reminders for you, and then some items which you can copy and paste into an email for your members.  Thanks for your assistance with member-communication.  Have a great weekend! Branch Presidents’ Workshop We are trying something new this year, buying out Branch Presidents for the day on Friday... Read More

Branch Elections Please use the electronic form provided on our website to inform the Union Office of the names of your elected/acclaimed Branch Executive members as soon as possible. Bargaining Unit Council Bargaining Unit Council is the monthly meeting at which Branch Representatives and interested members hear from and ask questions of the... Read More

Dear Branch President Welcome back.  We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. As predicted in June, it was a busy and eventful summer and the OSSTF Toronto Teacher members worked hard to ensure that members’ inquiries were answered, and that information was provided in a timely manner.  As of August 24 all […] Read More

Dear Branch President, Bargaining This is not going to be a normal summer for us. Bargaining at the central table is at an impasse. Sometime in July all teacher bargaining units will be in a legal strike position. The Provincial Office of OSSTF has already indicated that in the event that a provincial agreement […] Read More

Dear Branch President, Please bring the following items to the attention of your members: D12 Buzz June D12 Buzz is now posted. Social Handbook The Political Action Committee has prepared social a document, Navigating Typical Conversations That Arise for Education Workers to assist members who may be challenged in social situations about... Read More

Dear Branch President, The results from last night’s STBU Council meeting elections for the positions of Executive Officer, District Executive Officer At Large and Provincial Councillor have been posted on the website: STBU Election Results, June 11, 2015 Please bring this and the following bargaining items to the attention of your members... Read More

Dear Branch President, Please bring the following items to the attention of your members: Staffing Update: The latest information on the staffing situation for STBU members is now available. Staffing Update Memo #3 has been posted on the website. M.A.P.S.: The opportunity for a Mutually Agreed Position Switch, or M.A.P.S. is now available... Read More

Dear Branch President, Please be advised of the following items: Branch Presidents’ Training 2015, Fri., Oct. 23 – Sat., Oct. 24: While it may seem early, because Branch Presidents’ Training Workshop 2015 will require time release, registration will open on June 1, 2015, and will remain open through September 23, 2015.  Once you have... Read More

Dear Branch President, Please bring the following items to the attention of your members. Due to the short timelines with respect to the first item, we ask that you distribute this message as soon as you are able: By-Elections, June 11: Please be advised that there will be two by-elections at the June 11 […] Read More