OSSTF TTBU all-member health and safety survey DEADLINE EXTENDED On Friday we sent the memo appended below.  Thanks to members who noted that many do not yet know their classroom assignment.  As a result the open period for the survey is extended to Monday, September 21 at 4:30 PM. The survey is set up so […] Read More

In order for the TTBU Executive to ascertain the level of TDSB adoption and implementation of COVID-specific occupational health and safety initiatives during the first number of days back at work, we are ask that those Members who were at work in a TDSB bricks-and-mortar secondary school location from September 2-12  to take a few […] Read More

Attached you will find three Provincial OSSTF documents for your information: Reopening Schools Report, Issue #5 COVID-19 Update #18 Ontario Labour Relations Complaint timeline Read More

REMINDER: District Executive Officer At Large elections In accordance with the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies, and specifically the requirement for TTBU Council to “elect 3 District Executive Officers at Large at the September meeting, where nominations have been received at least two weeks prior to... Read More

President’s Memo September 1, 2020 school reopening update – Large group, in-person meetings This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Members have inquired about the Board’s position on meetings of large groups... Read More

September 1, 2020 To the members of OSSTF/FEESO The OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive thanks you for the work you do for students and for publicly-funded education in Ontario. Your commitment and professionalism during these difficult times demonstrates the strength of publicly-funded education in our province. There is no doubt many of you... Read More

Teacher and education worker unions taking legal action as Ford government fails to meet health and safety obligations The following is a media release from Provincial OSSTF August 31, 2020 TORONTO – Following the failure of the Ministry of Labour to adequately respond to their requests for appropriate health and safety standards in publicly... Read More

MEMBER COMMUNIQUE This message is being distributed to all 190,000 teachers and education workers represented by Ontario’s four major education unions. (original attached) Tuesday, August 25, 2020 A meeting yesterday between the leaders of Ontario’s four major education unions and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills... Read More

Please click this link to access a video message from OSSTF Provincial President. Read More

This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Health and safety advocacy OSSTF Toronto TBU continues to provide feedback to the TDSB on their plans as they share them with us. Our advocacy remains focused on the employer’s... Read More