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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

Local Bargaining Bulletin #5

Dear Member Over the past few weeks the TDSB has, yet again, found itself in a state of turmoil. We have a Director who, up until the announcement of her replacement, was quacking and limping her way to the obscurity of a political appointment to research into research;  a new Executive Superintendent of Employee Services, […] Read More

2015-16 Branch Presidents’ Update Memo #15

Strike Update Certain on-site managers seem to feel they have the right to determine how our strike rules are implemented.  They do not.  Even in the asking a of teacher to provide coverage, on-site managers are perceived to be in breach of the Labour Relations Act.  Congratulations to our members who have been put in a position […] Read More

2015-16 Branch Presidents’ Update memo #14

Bargaining Unit Council The STBU Council meeting will be held at 4:30pm on Thursday December 10. The tentative agenda package including motions submitted on time is posted on our website by the end of day, Friday December 4. Elections for AMPA delegates will be held at this meeting. Branch Presidents and elected Council Representatives whose... Read More

2015-16 Branch Presidents Update Memo #13

Dear Branch President Here is this week’s Update!  Thank you for your continued vigilance and support. Council – December 10 On time motions for Council are due to Sharon Mugford by 4:30 December 2. OSSTF Toronto Occasional Teachers Set Strike Date OSSTF Toronto Occasional Teachers will begin a selective service withdrawal job... Read More

December 6th Resources

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.  The OSSTF Toronto Status of Women committee has put together a set of announcements that can be used in the week leading up to the date.  Each announcement focuses on a specific issue.  This information has also been provided in the form […] Read More

2015-16 BP Memo Update #12

Dear Branch President Thanks for being at Council last night. There will be a Bargaining Update memo issued next week. There’s lots of news to share with your members and we thank you for passing this along. Strike Rules Clarification Please note that teachers will continue to distribute report cards to students.  Teachers will not... Read More

Operation Christmas Cheer

Operation Christmas Cheer: OSSTF Toronto Teachers will once again be supporting Operation Christmas Cheer this holiday season. Operation Christmas Cheer has been helping union families on strike or lock-out since 2004 by supporting them with donations of food, unwrapped toys and gift cards. We are asking members to participate in food and toy... Read More