AMPA Delegates meeting postponed from Tuesday 1 March, 2016 to Tuesday 8 March, 2016 due to inclement weather. The re-scheduled AMPA Delegates meeting will be held on the fourth floor of our Union Hall at 1482 Bathurst Street, York, Ontario, M5P 3H1 Read More
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2015-16 Branch Presidents’ Update Memo #22
Dear Branch President Thanks to those of you who attended last night’s Staffing Committee training workshop. There was a wonderful level of energy in the room, and your engagement is much appreciated! A workshop feedback form along with answers to the remaining questions will be sent to participants some time next week. A summary of... Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents Update Memo #21
Dear Branch Presidents As was reported tonight at Council the following Strike Rules clarifications are for immediate implementation. Please share this with your members. As always, please let your Executive Officer liaison know if you have any questions. Strike Rule Update/Clarification re: EQAO Literacy Test and Interim/Progress Report... Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents Update Memo #20
Dear Branch President, Please ensure that your Staffing Committee members are aware that they need to register for the Training Workshop per the first item below. Thanks! Staffing Committee Training Workshop All staffing committee members need to register for the February 24 Staffing Committee Training Workshop being held at 4:30 at The... Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents Update Memo #19
Dear Branch Presidents Thanks for sharing the following information with your members: Barriers to Participation Ad Hoc Committee Are you interested in researching barriers to participation at the Toronto Teachers’ Council Meeting? If so, we are seeking your participation to implement the following motion passed at January’s Council Meeting... Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents’ Update Memo #18
Dear Branch President Thanks for ensuring your school was represented at our Council Meeting last night, Council being one important part of OSSTF’s legislative processes. It is wonderful that so many of you take such care to ensure your members’ concerns are heard, questions are asked, and that they are represented through your... Read More
Black History Month: Curriculum Resources from the D12 Human Rights Committee
COLLECTIVE ACTION AGAINST RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION: Welcome to Dresden The District 12 Human Rights Committee, in support of Black History Month, has developed curriculum resources and lesson plans for use in grade 10 History (CHC2D) and Civics (CHV2O) classes. This classroom-ready package of resources is based on the struggle in Dresden... Read More
An important message from Provincial Executive regarding the College of Teachers
The following message from the Provincial Executive was emailed to all members on January 15, 2016: The following message is from the Provincial Executive of OSSTF re: College of Teachers’ Survey: It has come to our attention that the Ontario College of Teachers has sent emails to some teachers with the subject line […] Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents Update Memo #17
Dear Branch Presidents, Thanks for taking time to arrange for your school to have a member of the Executive come to discuss negotiations. If you haven’t yet arranged your meeting, please do by contacting your Executive Officer. Here is this week’s Update. Council Meeting This month’s TTBU Council meeting will be held at 4:30pm on... Read More
2015-16 BP Update Memo #16
Dear Branch President Happy New Year and welcome back. We hope you had a restful and enjoyable winter break (and that you can still remember it!). Below is important information for you, and information to share with your members. Thanks again for your assistance with keeping the lines of communication open and working. See you at […] Read More