Central Table Negotiations Update Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Table Negotiations Update As outlined in CB Issue 14, there is a lengthy delay until April 2015, before the parties (OSSTF/FEESO, OPSBA and the Government of Ontario) can formally be heard at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) regarding the identification of issues to... Read More
News
Queen’s Park Notes: For the week of December 1 – 5, 2014
Bill 10, Child Care Modernization Act becomes law Bill 10, Child Care Modernization Act, passed 3rd reading with the Liberals and NDP combining for a vote of 70 – 23. In a news release, the Ministry of Education said it now had the authority to fine child care providers up to $100,000 for infractions and […] Read More
Operation Christmas Cheer
This year marks the 10th Annual Operation Christmas Cheer Toy and Food Drive. OPERATiON CHRiSTMAS CHEER’S only mandate is to deliver grass roots support, cheer, food hampers, grocery gift cards and toys to picket-lines during the Holiday Season. Every year their mission is the same: Make sure every Sister and Brother walking a... Read More
Collective Bargaining Bulletin #14, November 25, 2014
Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Table Negotiations Update As indicated in CB Issue 13, OSSTF/FEESO attended the Case Management meeting on November 24 to prepare for a hearing on central table issues at the Teacher/Occasional Teacher central table. The meeting was held at the offices of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB)… To... Read More
November Buzz is Here!
Collective Bargaining Bulletin # 13, November 14, 2014
Central Table Negotiations Update Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Table Negotiations Update As outlined in CB Issue 11, the Chair of the OLRB met with all parties on October 30 and outlined a process that would involve mediation to explore to what extent the matters in dispute could possibly be resolved… to read more, please go to... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Workshop 2014: Developing Solidarity
This is a Special Edition of D12 Teachers’ Buzz On the weekend of October 24, 25 and 26th, close to 100 branch leaders gathered for union professional development. Below are some comments from participants: “Overall a well-planned, executed, and enjoyable weekend. At the start of the weekend Leslie indicated that the Executive... Read More
Promoting Labour History Project
Are you interested in writing an article that will highlight OSSTF Toronto’s labour history? Check out the poster for more details. Read More
October 2014 D12 Teachers Buzz is out!
Collective Bargaining Bulletin # 12, October 31, 2014
Support Staff Central Table Issues Meeting Update As outlined in CB Issue 10, OSSTF/FEESO met again on October 31 with the bargaining team for the Council of Trustees’ Associations for support staff and Government of Ontario representative. The focus of the meeting was to determine… To find the complete Collective Bargaining... Read More