Dear Branch President As we come to the close of this week, and head into the long Thanksgiving Weekend, the Executive would like you to know that we are thankful for your engagement in union leadership, and for your continued assistance with ensuring that members have the most up to date information. We hope you […] Read More
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2015-16 Branch Presidents’ Memo Update #5
Dear Branch Presidents, Teachers New to your Branch? Funds are available for you to use to welcome new members to your school! These funds used to be earmarked for New Teachers (i.e. new hires). Declining enrollment has led to a dearth of new hires in the secondary panel however and to increased movement from school to school of […] Read More
Provincial Collective Bargaining Bulletin #55 – Support Staff Impasse
September 25, 2015 • CB Issue 55 Support Staff Central Table Negotiations Update After three consecutive days of bargaining, we have failed to reach an agreement with the Crown and the Council of Trustees’ Associations at the Support Staff central bargaining table. At this point talks have been suspended and no future dates have been […] Read More
Provincial Collective Bargaining Bulletin #56 – Support Staff Strike
September 30, 2015 • CB Issue 56 Support Staff Central Table Negotiations Update OSSTF/FEESO support staff Bargaining Unit Presidents and Chief Negotiators met this afternoon to discuss next steps following the suspension of central table negotiations with the Government and the Council of Trustees’ Associations, as announced in CB Issue 55... Read More
2015-16 President’s Memo #2
President’s Memo by Doug Jolliffe CUPE Strike Phase 2 The job action of CUPE 4400 (the union that represents TDSB caretakers, secretaries, educational assistants and other support staff) has moved to Phase 2. Attached below are the strike instructions CUPE sent to its members. Please read them carefully and share them... Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents’ Update Memo #4
Dear Branch President As we continue to refine and improve our communication practices, you will notice that you are now receiving a weekly update from the Union Office. This is intended to provide you with ongoing information that you need as well as to ensure members have access to information that has broader pertinence. We […] Read More
Collective Bargaining Bulletin #54 – Province-wide ratification vote results
Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Ratification Results OSSTF/FEESO teacher and occasional teacher members have ratified the central agreement that was reached with OPSBA and the Government on August 20. Ratification required a double majority, meaning a majority of total votes cast by OSSTF/FEESO teacher and occasional teacher members, as... Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents’ Update Memo #3
Dear Branch President Below are a few reminders for you, and then some items which you can copy and paste into an email for your members. Thanks for your assistance with member-communication. Have a great weekend! Branch Presidents’ Workshop We are trying something new this year, buying out Branch Presidents for the day on Friday... Read More
2015-16 Branch Presidents Update Memo #2
Branch Elections Please use the electronic form provided on our website to inform the Union Office of the names of your elected/acclaimed Branch Executive members as soon as possible. Bargaining Unit Council Bargaining Unit Council is the monthly meeting at which Branch Representatives and interested members hear from and ask questions of the... Read More
Provincial Collective Bargaining Bulletin #53 – Support Staff Table Discussion Update
September 9, 2015 • CB Issue 53 Support Staff Central Table Negotiations Update As was reported in CB Issue 50, Support Staff central table bargaining between OSSTF/FEESO, the Government and the Council of Trustees’ Associations resumed on Friday, August 28. The tone of this meeting was more positive than in previous bargaining sessions, and... Read More