April 11, 2018 Government Pay-outs to Education Unions To: All Members From: Harvey Bischof, President For Information As some of you will be aware from stories in the media over the last several days, the Ontario government has provided payment in the amount of $2000 to each member of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association […] Read More
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Informing & Engaging Members #25 – AGM Motions deadline; White Ribbon workshop; Staffing info meeting, & more…!
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
TTBU Budget Committee: Call for Interested Members
According to the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Constitution, Bylaws and Policies, this committee shall include the Treasurer, three Members appointed by the Executive, and up to three additional Members elected by Council at the April Council meeting. The membership of the committee shall remain intact from the time of the... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members #24 – Lump sum payment for PD and 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
The Making of a Judge – Film Screening
OSSTF Toronto BIWOC 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 District office located at 1482 Bathurst St. The film tells the story of the honourable justice George E Carter the first Canadian born black judge, as told by his daughter Linda V. […] Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members #23 – Islamophobia at work & mental health symposiums info; Pregnancy/Parental/Adoption leave workshop & 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
Secondary School Staffing Update – staff allocation & class size information
Dear Branch President, School staff allocation At a meeting today school principals were given the 2018-19 staffing allocation for your Branch. The Collective Agreement (L.19.8) specifies that this, and other relevant information related to enrolment, seniority and qualifications, program needs and school divisors, be provided to you and... Read More
TTBU files policy grievance against TDSB re assignments of coverage for full day absences
President’s Memo – March, 2018 This Memo is composed by Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Policy Grievance re assignments of coverage for full day absences All Members are aware that there has been a dearth of available Occasional Teachers this year. The... Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2018, #22 – Co-op teachers & T2200 Forms; Solidarity actions; OSSTF Equity Mentorship Program and 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
President’s Memo Issue #3 – 2018-19 staff allocation; Policy grievance re coverage for full day absences
President’s Memo – March, 2018 This Memo is composed by Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Policy Grievance re assignments of coverage for full day absences All Members are aware that there has been a dearth of available Occasional Teachers this year. The... Read More