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OSSTF Toronto Teachers Staffing and Workload Survey, 2017-18

Dear OSSTF Toronto Teacher Bargaining Unit Member, Two years ago the OSSTF Toronto Teachers Bargaining Unit Executive reinstated the practice of collecting data about teacher workload and staffing. The purpose of collecting this data is to ensure we have both a snap shot and, over time a longitudinal picture of teachers assignments and... Read More

TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2017-18, #17 – Professional judgement; Life insurance & your taxes; OSSTF PD and more…

Understanding professional judgement – Leslie Wolfe Among the items provided for in the centrally negotiated section of our Collective Agreement is language pertaining to professional judgement.  The attached file is further information about what does, and does not, fall under that heading in accordance with Provincial OSSTF.Â... Read More

Staffing Survey 2018

2017-18 OSSTF Staffing and Workload Survey In the 2014-15 school year the Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive reinstated the practice of conducting an annual Staffing/Workload survey in accordance with the provisions in our Collective Agreement. We were unable to conduct the survey in the 2015-16 school year due to our job action, but... Read More

Panel Discussion on the role of police in our schools

OSSTF Toronto’s Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour Committee (BIWOC) will be hosting a panel discussion on the continuous presence of uniformed and armed police in schools on February 1 at the District office starting at 5:30 PM. The panelists include community activists, Board personnel, and our District president. Read More

Positive Space Poster Competition

Staff Advisors of GSA/QSA/Social Justice Clubs, teachers of Art and Com Tech: check out this contest!! Please post and share with your students. Please encourage them to enter the competition for a chance to win one of two $50 prize and a chance to see their poster at every secondary school in the board. Deadline extended to February 21, 2018. Read More

The Camille Natale Awards

The Camille Natale Awards 2018 The annual Camille Natale Awards reflect OSSTF Toronto’s belief in the power of student action to make a difference for peace, social justice, equity and human rights locally and globally. The awards are administered by both the District’s Political Action and Human Rights Committees. Awards are made to the... Read More

President’s Memo – Issue #1, January 9, 2018 – Destreaming; what TDSB lawyers say about you; Provincial election readiness, and more…

President’s Memo  This Memo is composed by Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Welcome back & changes to your Executive Happy New Year!  The OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive members hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday... Read More

2017-18 Branch Presidents Memo #5 – Provincial Executive Toronto school visits

Dear Branch Presidents Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful holiday. Provincial Executive visits to Toronto schools In preparation for the next round of bargaining, members of the Provincial Executive are visiting select schools across the province to speak directly with members, to hear Members’ thoughts about the two-tiered... Read More

TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2017-18, #15 – Statutory Leaves & EI claw back of 0.5% lump sum payment; Pink shirt order form and more…

Thinking about retirement? The Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and Educators Financial Group (EFG) invite you to attend one a complimentary retirement seminar that will answer all your questions about benefits and financial planning at and after retirement.  You can register online for one of the following dates: Date: January 11... Read More