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Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of October 3, 2016

From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 31, JONATHAN’S LAW (EMPLOYEE LEAVE OF ABSENCE WHEN CHILD DIES) NDP MPP Peter Tabuns (Toronto—Danforth) introduced Bill 31, Jonathan’s Law (Employee Leave of Absence When Child Dies). Tabuns’ bill would allow employees, who have been employed for at least six consecutive months, a... Read More

2016-17 OSSTF TTBU Branch Presidents Update Memo #3 – Staffing Committee Elections, District General Meeting & Council Meeting

Dear Branch Presidents Your role as Co-Chair of the Staffing Committee at your work site is an important part of providing front-line protection to our Collective Agreement, Staffing Process and ultimately, the Members.  Our Collective Agreement defines the Staffing Committee term as being from November 1 to October 31 each year, and... Read More

2016-17 OSSTF Toronto TBU All-Member Update Memo #6 – Student Reporting

Dear Members We have heard from many branches that Principals are requiring Members to complete reports, and/or that they provide a Markbook printout of students’ progress. The Provincial Section of the Collective Agreement now provides Members with protection of their professional judgement and our local agreement now provides for only those... Read More

2014-17 Central Agreement Summary

OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit 2014-2017 Central Agreement Summary Term 3 years, effective September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2017 Salary, Wages and Direct Compensation Extra Degree Allowances Status Quo 2014-15: No change 2015-16 Grid restoration on September 1 on a go forward basis and 1% lump sum payable to all bargaining unit... Read More

2016-17 OSSTF Toronto Teachers Branch Presidents Update Memo #2

Dear Branch Presidents It was great seeing so many of you at the September Council Meeting and we look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, October 20, 4:30, for the District General Meeting at which we will deal with the District Budget.  It will immediately be followed by the regular TTBU Council Meeting. All Branch […] Read More

2016-17 OSSTF Toronto TBU All-Member Update Memo #5

Dear Members Thanks for taking a couple of minutes to read through the following calls to action, and opportunities for engagement with your Union! We hope you have a wonderful long weekend! Be the PD You Want to See The Professional Development Committee invites proposals from all members who would like to develop and lead a PD session on... Read More

Make it Fair/ $15 & Fairness Training & Lobbying Opportunity

Do you want to participate in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help make changes Ontarians need to help create a fairer, more equitable economy?  Do you want to learn about the OFL/Toronto & York Region Labour Council Make it Fair/ $15 & Fairness campaigns in response to the Ontario government’s review of employment laws... Read More

Queen’s Park Notes for the Week of September 26, 2016

From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 23, ISLAMIC HERITAGE MONTH ACT NDP MPP Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe) introduced Bill 23, Islamic Heritage Month Act. The bill would proclaim the month of October of each year to be Islamic Heritage Month. BILL 24, MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK ACT Liberal MPP Arthur Potts... Read More