Dear Branch President The Executive extends to you our deep gratitude for your continued hard work and solidarity.  We know the members in your school appreciate your commitment to their protection.  Enjoy a restful March Break…staffing awaits :-). Please share the following with your members: Strike Rule EXCEPTION – Staffing Committee... Read More

Dear Branch President: The 2016-17 Secondary Staffing Manual (Blue Binder) is now posted on our website as a searchable document.  We have also posted each section individually.  The following is a summary list of the substantive changes to the Manual as reviewed at the Staffing Committee Training Workshop.  As always, if you have questions... Read More

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

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

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

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

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