From the Provincial Office of OSSTF. June 9, 2015 • CB Issue 44 Implementation of the Supplemental Fee to Support Members on Strike, as Approved at the Special Meeting of Provincial Assembly—May 31, 2014 Prior to the beginning of bargaining last year, the Provincial Executive proposed an increase in financial support for members employed... Read More
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Branch President’s Update, June 4, 2015
Dear Branch President, Please be advised of the following items: Branch Representatives Once the representatives of a branch have been determined, Branch Presidents are asked to submit a list of those representatives to the STBU office. Please see Branch Executive Election Procedures for details and for a copy of the submission form or the... Read More
Queen’s Park Notes For the week of MAY 22, 2015
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF. OSSTF/FEESO Strikes Dominate Business of the Legislature After a one week recess, the Ontario Legislature returned to a tumultuous week on the education front. Early Monday, the Education Relations Commission released its advice to the Minister of Education, Liz Sandals (Guelph), declaring that the... Read More
Collective Bargaining Bulletin Issue #43
June 3, 2015 • CB Issue 43 From the Provincial Office of OSSTF. A pdf of this document is attached. Negotiations and Labour Actions Frequently Asked Questions Some members have had questions surrounding the recent ruling by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) and the back-to-work legislation that affect the Teacher/Occasional Teacher... Read More
Stand Up for Ontario Rallies
Liberal AGM On Saturday 6th June 2015 the OFL and a number of labour affiliates are planning a “Standing Up for Ontario Rally” at the Ontario Liberal Annual General Meeting in Collingwood. OSSTF members are encouraged to join in. The rally will take place in front of the Village Conference Centre at Blue Mountain […] Read More
Collective Bargaining Bulletin Issue #42
June 1, 2015 • CB Issue 42 From the Provincial Office of OSSTF. A pdf of this document is attached. Negotiations Update OSSTF/FEESO to raise Charter arguments in OLRB ruling On Friday May 29, 2015, OSSTF/FEESO gave notice to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) of its intention to raise Charter arguments arising from its […] Read More
2015 STBU By-Election: Nominations and Acclamation
As of the deadline of 4:30 pm, May 28, 2015, the following nominations were received: For the position of Vice President Mike Platt, Executive Officer. For the position of Executive Officer Mitch Bubulj, Silverthorn C. I. Chris Chandler, Central Technical School Roy Evely, Humberside C. I. Sarah Giddens, Health & Safety Inspector Ron... Read More
Collective Bargaining Bulletin Issue #41
May 28, 2015 • CB Issue 41 From the Provincial Office of OSSTF. A pdf of this document is attached. Negotiations Update Government passes Bill 103, the Protecting the School Year Act, 2015 Today, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 103, the Protecting the School Year Act, 2015 (see CB Issue 38 and related […] Read More
Branch President’s Update, May 28, 2015
Dear Branch President, Please be advised of the following items: Branch Presidents’ Training 2015, Fri., Oct. 23 – Sat., Oct. 24: While it may seem early, because Branch Presidents’ Training Workshop 2015 will require time release, registration will open on June 1, 2015, and will remain open through September 23, 2015. Once you have... Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation to resume local strike actions June 10
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF. For immediate release: May 27, 2015 (Toronto)—Despite our unequivocal disagreement with the rationale for the ruling received yesterday from the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), and our very real concerns that this ruling will bring even more turmoil to education sector bargaining, the Ontario... Read More