Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of February 27, 2017

From the Provincial Office of OSSTF LIBERALS CUT HYDRO-ELECTRIC RATES With an election less than 18 months away, Premier Kathleen Wynne unveiled her long-anticipated plan to lower hydro-electric rates and restore her political fortunes. Wynne’s plan will see hydro-electric rates drop by 25 per cent for all residential customers. While most... Read More


Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of February 21, 2017

From the Provincial Office of OSSTF After a two-month winter recess, the Ontario Legislature resumed with Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals facing continued pressure on hydro-electric prices. Since her mea culpa late last year that she “took her eyes of the ball” on hydro-electric prices, Premier Wynne promised to focus her energies on this... Read More




TTBU All-Member Update

OSSTF Toronto Human Rights Student Conference Action:reAction 2017 – Invitation to teachers and students Bring your students to Action:reAction, for a full day of social justice workshops. On April 27, 2017, the Human Rights Committee of OSSTF District 12 will host its unique student social justice forum. Action:reAction draws together... Read More



Branch Presidents Update Memo – TTBU Council info and more…

Dear Branch Presidents, Staffing and Workload Survey Please note that the Collective Agreement is specific that the survey should take place during a regular Staff Meeting time and not during other PLC time.  Clause 3.7.1.0.0. reads:  “The Board shall permit the early dismissal of classes by a maximum of 40 minutes for the regular... Read More



2017 Provincial Bargaining Bulletin Issue #1

January 27, 2017 • Issue 1 The current collective agreement that was bargained under the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act expires August 31, 2017. In September, OSSTF/FEESO engaged in discussions with the Ministry of Education to investigate negotiating an extension rather than engage in a full round of central and local bargaining... Read More