Are you now, or were you in the last couple of years, a teacher in a destreamed program? – Leslie Wolfe OSSTF TTBU Executive invites all teachers who are now, or who have in the past two school years, taught in a destreamed classroom program.  We will provide food and drink, and in return […] Read More

Thinking about retirement? The Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and Educators Financial Group (EFG) invite you to attend one a complimentary retirement seminar that will answer all your questions about benefits and financial planning at and after retirement.  You can register online for one of the following dates: Date: January 11... Read More

Human Rights Committee Action:reAction 2018 – Call for Workshop Proposals For the fifth year the Human Rights Committee of OSSTF Toronto will host an exciting and unique student social justice forum, on April 25, 2018 at Central Technical School, This is first call for dynamic, participatory workshop proposals on subjects related to to... Read More

Draw the line on sexual violence Drawing the Line on Sexual Violence was written by Members of OSSTF, in collaboration with White Ribbon, the organization that challenges out-dated concepts of manhood, and works to inspire men to understand and embrace their responsibility for being a part of positive change.  Drawing the Line on Sexual... Read More

To: Presidents and All Members From: Harvey Bischof, President An independent review of Ontario’s assessment and reporting practices is currently underway. We are encouraging local leaders and members to participate in this review. If you do participate in the review, please keep in mind that OSSTF/FEESO believes that province-wide testing is... Read More

OSSTF Toronto Human Rights Committee’s 5th Annual Action:reAction Student Forum  Save the Date: April 25, 2018 For the fifth year the Human Rights Committee of OSSTF District 12 (Toronto Secondary Teachers, Occasional Teachers, and Professional Student Services Personnel) will host an exciting and unique student social forum. The... Read More

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begin on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 and end on International Human Rights Day on December 10. This year’s theme, #MYActionsMatter, is a call to action that asks everyone to take... Read More

Know the law.  Keep the TDSB accountable. The law requires employers to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for all employees.  This includes you. The law also requires employees to take responsibility for letting the employer know when there is a possibility of a health and/or safety issue in the work place.  […] Read More

Vice-President and Executive Officer by-election required  Doug Jolliffe, President of OSSTF TTBU is retiring as of the end of December, 2017. We are sure you will join the rest of the Executive in wishing Doug a long, happy and healthy retirement after his many years of service to the Members of OSSTF Toronto. According to […] Read More

Call for delegates to AMPA, OSSTF’s Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of Provincial Assembly (AMPA), being held this year from the evening of Friday, March 9 through Monday, March 12, 4:00 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.  This is the meeting where OSSTF sets its annual priorities, reviews and refines its Constitution, Bylaws... Read More