The case for investing in education Attached is a copy of the Media Release about the economic report called The Economic Case for Investing in Education that outlines the result of a study into the impact of education funding on the economy. Conducted by by the Chief Economist of the Conference Board of Canada, this report […] Read More

To: Presidents and All Members From: Harvey Bischof, President For Information On June 5, 2019, the Ford government introduced Bill 124 that will enact the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019. The purpose of the Act is to limit increases in public sector compensation to 1% per year over a three-year […] Read More

#OneYearAfter – Friday June 7: One year since Doug Ford & crew were elected Every Branch is urged to take part in actions to mark this date: Wear Black (Red for Ed returns next week); Take an action of solidarity either before the start of the school day, or at lunch; take pics & tag […] Read More

June 7th – Surplus to Board notification & #OneYearAfter Friday, June 7th is the one year anniversary of the election of Doug Ford – thus the call to action in last week’s news letter.  It is also the day that OSSTF TTBU Members across the city will learn their tentative employment status for next year.  […] Read More

To: Presidents and All Members From: Harvey Bischof, President For Immediate Action We have become aware that Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) is contacting school guidance counsellors via email. PwC is conducting a study on the secondary online education market in Ontario. Their objective is to “…understand how students select courses, what... Read More

EduACTion June 6 parent-solidarity walk-ins West End Parents for Public Education (WEPPE) are planning an action of solidarity with teachers and education workers across the TDSB in the form of a walk-in on June 6.  A walk-in is at it sounds:  You meet together prior to the start of the school day and rally or […] Read More

EduACTion Talk to the Trustees! Members are encouraged to book a slot to speak about the impacts of the proposed TDSB budget on your students at any of the designated TDSB Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee meetings.  To register to make a deputation: Send a request in writing by completing the Delegation Request Form to […] Read More

Dear Members To read the attached message, Help Stop Doug Ford’s Cuts to Education from  OSSTF President Harvey Bischof, please click the link and then sign in to our website where you will be immediately redirected. Thank you for taking the time to stay informed and engaged with your union! Read More

EducACTion Knock on doors to stop the cuts! Thursday, May 9, 6pm; Etobicoke-Lakeshore, riding of PC MPP Christina Hogarth; Royal York Subway Station (outside on Grenview Blvd N.) RSVP here.  Visit the Facebook Event page! Tuesday, May 14, 6pm; Scarborough Centre, riding of PC MPP Christina Mitas; Tim Hortons at Warden and Lawrence (2044... Read More

Upcoming EducACTion Events  In addition to your Branch-based Education Week EduACTIONs, the following EduACTion events are scheduled: OSSTF Protest/picket; constituency office of MPP Raymond Cho,  4559 Sheppard Avenue, East; Friday, May 3, 4:30 – 5:30pm Knock on doors to stop the cuts; Scarborough Rouge Park, Thursday, May 2, 6:00pm... Read More