This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Last week the TTBU President and District Health and Safety Officer attended a meeting called by Provincial OSSTF for local leaders from areas of the province that are in lock down […] Read More
Presidents' Memo
President’s Memo, February 19, 2021- T minus one year and counting…; Special local negotiations update meeting
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. To those of us in education, it seems self-evident that the Ontario government’s handling of the pandemic must be killing them in the polls, making them easy prey for the provincial […] Read More
President’s Memo, February 5, 2021 – School reopening; COVID-19 & the stealth privatization of education
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Returning to in-person teaching Today we heard from the Minister of Education that the Government and Toronto Public Health both believe that it is safe for students and workers to return... Read More
President’s Memo, January 8, 2021 – Care in troubling times; Joint letter to the Premier and 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. As the pandemic rages, and we all grapple with the predictable but nonetheless jarring events that occurred in Washington, we thank you once again for your efforts to ensure that the […] Read More
President’s Memo, January 5, 2020 – In-person instruction of special education students during lockdown
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. The Ministry of Education requires school boards to offer in-person instruction to students in ISP/DD and MID/congregated special education programs during the lockdown period. The Board... Read More
President’s Memo, January 4 2021 – Ludicrous Lecce & emergency remote teaching
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. President’s Memo, January 4, 2020 Happy New Year. We hope that you were able to set aside work for a while over the holiday period, and that you found time to […] Read More
President’s Memo December 16, 2020 – Amidst some good news, frustration with the Board grows
President’s Memo, December 16, 2020 Bargaining Update If you haven’t yet read the December 10th Local Bargaining Bulletin, you are encouraged to do so now. It outlines the reasons first reported at TTBU Council that the TTBU has requested to be placed under Formal Assistance by Provincial OSSTF. Since the issuance of that memo, the […] Read More
President’s Memo November 25, 2020; Response to Professionally Speaking cover photo; Class size compliance dates; VS admin hit the virtual classroom; AGM follow up; and 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. Class size compliance dates agreement reached The TTBU and the TDSB have come to agreement on class size compliance dates for the remaining quads as follows: Quad 2 – Friday, December […] Read More
President’s Memo November 18, 2020 – Credit rescue days and PD day requirements
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. November 20 PD day Last week, without any consultation or discussion with the TTBU, the TDSB provided principals with direction in relation to the November 20th PD day. Apparently without... Read More
President’s Memo November 12, 2020 – TDSB rejects workers’ occupational health and safety recommendations & continues to ignore the mental health and well being of TTBU Members
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Over the past few weeks the TDSB’s decision-making has left secondary teachers at greater risk, and further stressed. In spite of lip-service to the contrary, the bottom line for... Read More