Staffing process information meeting for new and/or surplus teachers – Michelle Teixeira On May 1, 2018 there will be an information meeting for those teachers who have been declared surplus to their school. Newer teachers who may not have been declared surplus but are interested in learning about the next stages of the staffing... Read More

Film Screening of the Making of a Judge – Hayssam Hulays/Black, Indigenous, Workers of Colour Committee OSSTF Toronto’s Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour Committee presents a screening of the documentary The Making Of a Judge on April 17 starting at 5:30PM, on the fourth floor of the OSSTF Toronto TBU office. The film tells... Read More

Last Call for Toronto FC Tickets! – Rony Masri/Danica Izzrd Come and join us by watching the reigning MLS Cup Champions, Toronto FC, compete against the Chicago Fire FC at the OSSTF Toronto Teachers Family Day, Saturday, April 28th. Game time is at 3 pm at BMO field.  Our seats, in section 206 are $40. Complete and... Read More

Last call for Status of Women Awards Nominations – Nicole Gauthier/Status of Women Committee A reminder that the deadline to nominate teachers, PSSP and students for the 18th Annual Status of Women Awards is Monday, March 26th, 2018.  The nomination package can be found at on the Status of Women Committee web page, or from your Branch... Read More

Staffing update – Postings for teachers in DD programs – Michelle Teixeira A few years ago OSSTF and the TDSB agreed on a two year pilot project for teaching assignments in most Developmental Disability Intensive Support Programs (exceptions are Burnamthorpe SS, Central Etobicoke HS, Drewry SS, Eastdale CI, Frank Oke SS, Heydon... Read More

OSSTF Toronto Annual Status of Women Awards – Nicole Gauthier/Status of Women Committee Do you know an outstanding Teacher, Occasional Teacher, Professional Student Services Personnel or student who identifies as cis woman, trans woman or gender non-conforming and who has made a difference through mentoring, community work, equity... Read More

Grade 10 Black History Month resources – Hayssam Hulays and the Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour Committee In recognition of Black History Month, OSSTF Toronto members have developed curriculum resources and lesson plans for use in grade 10 History (CHC2D) and Civics (CHV2O) classes. This classroom-ready package of resources is... Read More

Newly hired this year?  Then we’ve got the workshop for you! – Danica Izzard/Nicole Gauthier If you’re a first year Member of our Bargaining Unit then OSSTF TTBU Executive hopes you will join us for this workshop planned especially just for you! Use a JAM/JELI day and join us for a day away from […] Read More

Dear OSSTF Toronto Teacher Bargaining Unit Member, Two years ago the OSSTF Toronto Teachers Bargaining Unit Executive reinstated the practice of collecting data about teacher workload and staffing. The purpose of collecting this data is to ensure we have both a snap shot and, over time a longitudinal picture of teachers assignments and... Read More

Understanding professional judgement – Leslie Wolfe Among the items provided for in the centrally negotiated section of our Collective Agreement is language pertaining to professional judgement.  The attached file is further information about what does, and does not, fall under that heading in accordance with Provincial OSSTF.Â... Read More