Get the salary you’re entitled to Whether you are a newly hired contract teacher or an experienced teacher, in order to ensure that you are being paid correctly by the TDSB, you must have an up-to-date Certification Rating Statement (CRS) from Provincial OSSTF Certification Department. You must apply to the Provincial OSSTF for a […] Read More
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Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of October 2, 2017
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 161, NICK’S LAW (OPIOID ABUSE AWARENESS) PC MPP Lisa MacLeod (Nepean—Carleton) introduced this bill that would require that at least 10 per cent of the Ontario Government’s Bulk Media Buy Program be marketed for campaigns aimed at raising awareness regarding the risk of... Read More
2017 TTBU Executive By-Election: Nominations
As of the deadline of 4:30 pm, October 5, 2017, the following nominations were received: For the position of Executive Officer -Nicole Gauthier, Lester B. Pearson C.I. -Rony Masri, Humberside C.I. The position of Executive Officer will be filled via election at the October TTBU Council meeting. Read More
Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of September 25, 2017
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 157, DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT NDP Leader Andrea Horwath’s (Hamilton Centre) Bill 157, Domestic and Sexual Violence Protection Act would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to provide that an employee who has been employed by an employer for at least 13... Read More
By-Election to be Held for Executive Officer
As was announced at the September 2017 TTBU Council Meeting, a vacancy in the position of TTBU Executive Officer necessitates a by-election for that office. In accordance with the TTBU Constitution, all members are eligible to be candidates for the position of Executive Officer with a by-election by TTBU Councillors only at the October 19... Read More
2017-18 Branch Presidents Memo #3
Dear Branch Presidents, As a result of new language in both the Central and Local parts of our Collective Agreement, OSSTF Toronto Teachers Bargaining Unit filed a grievance against the board related to school Principals’ edicts that teachers shall provide a mark print out for students on a particular date. If yours is a Principal […] Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2017-18, #4
Staffing Update At last night’s TDSB Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee meeting it was reported by Board staff that as of September 21 enrolment in secondary schools is 243 students above projection. It was also noted that based on history, enrolment is likely to drop by about 100 students by September 30. Either way, […] Read More
Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of September 18, 2017
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 155, LIFE LEASES ACT Liberal MPP Ann Hoggarth (Barrie) introduced Bill 155, Life Leases Act. In proposing her bill, Hoggarth said, “Life leases are a form of housing targeted towards seniors. Unfortunately, they are not covered by legislation in the province of Ontario. This bill... Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members 2017-18, #3
Class size We are at the time of year where some schools are experiencing higher than expected enrolment, causing ballooning class sizes, but not yet at the point where the Board releases the additional staff required to meet their obligations to class size limitations under our Workload Accord. We know that for some of you […] Read More
Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of September 11, 2017
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 149, MINISTRY OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ACT NDP MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) introduced this bill that would establish a stand-alone Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. In her speech, Gélinas justified the need for this new ministry by saying, “The strength of a... Read More