Negotiations Update, February 20, 2015

Dear Branch President, The message below was sent to our email contact list. However, in order to ensure that all members receive this important communication we ask for your assistance in sharing the information with the members of your branch. Thank you for the work you do on behalf of the members, and for your […] Read More


Branch Presidents’ Update, February 13, 2015

Dear Branch President, Please share the following items of information with your members: Transporting Students In Your Vehicle: The Provincial Office has issued a memorandum advising members not to transport students in their vehicles. There is a risk of allegations of inappropriate conduct when isolated in a car with students, and the... Read More


Branch Presidents’ Update, February 4, 2015

Dear Branch President, Please bring the following items to the attention of your members: Ad Hoc Committee on Member Engagement: In response to debate and discussion at the January TBU Council, the Executive passed the following motion BIRT STBU Executive create an Ad Hoc Committee to develop and implement recommendations for increasing... Read More


Branch Presidents’ Update: January 21, 2015

Dear Branch President, Please share the following items of information with the members of your branch: OSSTF, ETT and CUPE 4400 Respond to Wilson Report – OSSTF District 12 and the Elementary Teachers of Toronto have expressed serious concerns with the January 15, 2015 Review of the Toronto District School Board, in a joint response... Read More


Branch President’s Update, January 6, 2015

Dear Branch President, Welcome back. We hope that you had a restful break. Before the holidays, a memo was sent to you that included instructions about implementation of the Staffing/Workload Survey. This is just a reminder to follow up with your principal to set a date for your school’s participation.  A copy of the Staffing/Workload […] Read More