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
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Action:reAction 2018 – Call for Workshop Proposals
The Human Rights Committee is looking for dynamic, participatory workshop proposals from activist OSSTF Members, individuals and groups in the community. For the fifth year the Human Rights Committee of OSSTF Toronto (Secondary Teachers, Occasional Teachers, and Professional Student Services Personnel) will host an exciting and unique student... Read More
Special Memo from Provincial OSSTF Re Public Engagement in Education Assessment
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
Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of November 27, 2017
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 182, COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT PC MPP Sam Oosterhoff (Niagara West—Glanbrook) introduced this bill that would require the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to develop a provincial framework designed to support improved access to hospice palliative care. It would also require the... Read More
2017 TTBU Executive By-Election Candidates
As of the deadline of 4:30 pm, November 30, 2017, the following nominations were received: For the position of Vice President: Michelle Teixeira For the position of Executive Officer: Kristina Budny, R.H. King Academy Rony Masri, Humberside C.I. The position of Executive Officer will be filled via by-election by registered voting reps at the... Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2017-18, #12
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
Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of November 20, 2017
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 179, FLOOD AVOIDANCE, INSURANCE AND RECOVERY STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT ACT NDP MPP Taras Natyshak (Essex) introduced this bill that would make two significant changes to flood insurance for property owners. First, flood insurance shall not be declined on the basis of flooding if the... Read More
Save the Date: Action:reAction student forum on 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 Human Rights Committee has created Action:reAction in order to connect students directly with community activists so they... Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2017-18, #11 – Adult day school wage parity, 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, and 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
Safe & healthy at work – know your rights & responsibilities – TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2017-18, #10 Special Edition
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