Dear Members, After they continued to work in good faith under a contract that expired December 2017, Exhibition Place locked out IATSE Local 58 Stagehands, and refused to continue negotiations and  the union’s offer of binding arbitration, and have now brought in scab labour in the form of replacement workers from out of province... Read More

Update on implementation of adult day school teachers grid Members will remember that as a result of the Extension Agreement reached between OSSTF and the Provincial government, money was provided in order to create a more equitable earning environment for Adult Day School Teachers.  Since that agreement OSSTF and OPSBA have been working on... Read More

Doug Ford’s hiring freeze announcement The information available to date is that the announced hiring freeze does not affect school boards and that the GSN’s remain in place with hiring going forward as planned. Termination of LTD – important changes As of March 1, 2018, benefits now terminate at the earlier of (i) the end... Read More

Dear Members, Hot weather days are upon us.  For many it’s something we look forward to after a long, cold winter, but hot temperatures mixed with high levels of humidity can create unsafe/unhealthy working conditions.  This advisory deals with what happens when the heat and/or humidity cause unsafe and/or unhealthy working... Read More

Branch Executive Elections This is a reminder that in accordance with the TTBU Constitution, all Branches must hold their Branch Executive Elections in June if possible, or no later than by the start of the third week in September.  Please see Branch Executive Election Procedures on our website for information about the procedures for... Read More

Due to power outage, phone line damage and damage to our building all caused by yesterday’s storm, OSSTF Toronto office is closed today. A building safety inspection is being arranged. Should you need to reach a Member of the Executive, email is best.  If you do call, please leave a voicemail which should be transferred to […] Read More

Bill 115 Remedy grid restoration payments OSSTF Chief Negotiator Lisa Black-Meddings has been in regular contact with the Board’s Payroll Manager Ann Anderson, advocating that the Board meet its obligations under the Remedy Agreement. In response, TDSB Payroll Manager Anderson, shared with Lisa the following communication that was sent  to... Read More

Provincial Election – June 7 Dear Members, A Doug Ford-led government poses an immediate threat to publicly funded education.  He has not put out a fully costed plan precisely because it would have to include billions of dollars in cuts to public spending.  We know from experience that this can only result in […] Read More

Riding by riding analysis Too Close to Call is another website that provides analysis on a riding by riding basis.  For those of you who need to know which candidate is best positioned to beat the Tory. You may also want to check Calculated Politics. Will Doug Ford’s promises actually save anyone any money? If you […] Read More

Dear OSSTF Toronto Members, This morning the Ontario Liberal Party held a press conference at which they continued their new campaign theme of attacking the NDP’s “close ties” with unions.  When taken together with the statements made by Kathleen Wynne during the debate, and again on CBC’s Metro Morning earlier this morning, today’s press... Read More