July 20, 2020 • ISSUE 13 COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update Bill 197 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act Omnibus Bill (original attached) On July 8, the Ford government introduced Bill 197 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act. This omnibus bill contains a number of changes to a number of existing laws or Acts, including those related to […] Read More

The following is a memo from Provincial OSSTF: Reopening of schools report on discussions with Ministry of Education July 17, 2020 • ISSUE 2 (Original memo attached) The regularly scheduled calls for the Deputy Minister of Education and All Affiliate Table resumed this week after a two-week hiatus. However, the time for the call was […] 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. School reopening Today at a special meeting of the Toronto District School Board, Trustees were provided with an overview of  preliminary school reopening plans developed by senior TDSB... Read More

Ford government plan to address inequities in education falls short (Original statement) July 10, 2020 – The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is troubled by the Ford government’s refusal to provide details about major changes planned for publicly-funded education in Ontario, and the government’s unwillingness... Read More

A Message to OSSTF/FEESO Members from the Provincial Executive (original attached) As events have unfolded both inside and outside the Federation, it has been an extremely difficult time for many OSSTF/FEESO members who have experienced the pain of systemic racism and the barriers it creates. We as the Provincial Executive have spent time... Read More

2020-2021 school year calendar All Boards across Ontario, including the TDSB, are still waiting for the Ministry of Education to approve the school year calendar for 2020-21. Members are should refrain from committing to plans in the last week of August until the start date of the new school year and vacation periods are confirmed. […] Read More

The following are the results of the election held at TTBU Council on June 18 for TTBU Provincial Councilors for the 2020-21 Federation Year, four to be elected: Danica Izzard 62 – Elected Lisa Black-Meddings 58 – Elected Michelle Teixeira 53 – Elected Michael Platt 50  – Elected Heather Byrnes 39 Rick Beer 28 Kristina... Read More

Attached you will find Provincial OSSTF’s position paper released publicly today called A safe return for all: OSSTF/FEESO’s framework for reopening schools in 2020-2021 for your review and information. Read More

Staffing Update  On June 8, 2020, the Cone of Silence was lifted and many teachers received letters indicating their placement status. On that day, 246 teachers received letters that they were either fully or partially surplus to the Board. As of June 17, 2020 that number has been reduced to 222. However, as the Board […] Read More

June 2020 TTBU Council Meeting The last TTBU Council meeting of this school year will be held on Thursday June 18th at 4 PM – 6:30 PM via Telephone Town Hall. Registered Council Representatives will receive a call at the time of the meeting.  However, as always, all TBU Members are welcome to attend Council. […] Read More