OSSTF response to education cuts – update On Thursday March 21 at 3 pm, Provincial OSSTF President Harvey Bischof held a press conference to unpack the truth about the funding cuts announced by the Tories.  This fact sheet was shared with reporters, and is useful as a quick reference as to the impact the Tory […] Read More

Dear Members, Today the Ontario Progressive Conservative government announced numerous changes that will impact on our schools, our classrooms and our jobs. Following you will find a statement to Members sent by provincial OSSTF for distribution.  You will also find the text of a public statement made on behalf of OSSTF by the Provincial... Read More

Dear OSSTF Toronto Members, Educators employed by school boards are in the enviable position of being able to engage with their employer’s budget process – something which will ultimately impact on our working conditions, and our students’ learning conditions. During the month of March, Trustees are coming together to host... Read More

EduACTion team at Union Station this Thursday, March 7 With the recent announcement of a hiring freeze and the Conservatives talking about eliminating class size caps, not to mention plans to slash $1 Billion from education in the spring budget, we must continue to defend our public schools. Join the EduAction team at Union […] Read More

Bill 115 Remedy: paid day off – deadline approaching Teachers employed prior to the 2016-2017 school year are reminded that as per the Bill 115 Remedy Minutes of Settlement between the Ministry of Education and OSSTF you are entitled to one paid day off in one of the following school years:  2017-2018 or 2018-2019.  This day will not be... Read More

EduACTion: United We Resist! Rally at PC fundraiser – get on the bus! In its funding consultation document shared in December with boards of education across Ontario, the Minister of Education made reference to the Tory goal of cutting 4 cents on every dollar.  In education that means $1 billion gone from our schools. On […] Read More

EduACTion – What can you do from home? Thanks to all Members who came out in the cold and wet for EduACTion in solidarity with OSSTF across the province. Together you talked to 100’s of  people across the City who stopped to hear from you, take a flyer, and sign the petition.  Congratulations to […] Read More

Does Ontario have a spending problem? Members who would like to be better informed about Ontario’s financial position as we enter into provincial government budget season will find The State of Ontario’s Finances: Cutting through the fog ahead of the 2019 budget a worthwhile read. Published by the Canadian Centre for Policy... Read More

FOR ACTION: Say No To Cuts – OSSTF province-wide information rallies: Feb 7 It’s time for everyone to step up! In solidarity with Districts across the province, on Thursday, February 7, OSSTF Toronto is holding 11 Information Rallies across the City. Each rally is being held in a high pedestrian traffic area in the […] Read More

Ford Focus Check out Provincial OSSTF’s Ford Tracker for an updated list of the changes the Ontario Progressive Conservative Government has made to regulations and legislation that impacts on Ontario’s citizens. EduACTion canvasses coming up! Wednesday, January 30, 3:30 pm and thereafter until 5:15 or so.  Meet at the east-facing... Read More