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JAMES JOHN McQUEEN

Jim McQueen, immediate past president of OSSTF D12, died peacefully, surrounded by his children, at the age of 76, on Monday, December 8, 2014. Jim, like his mother Margaret, loved fiercely. Along with a love of sports, Jim’s family was his greatest joy. He was a loyal and caring friend. Those who visited Jim during […] Read More

Queen’s Park Notes, December 8 – 12, 2014

For the week of December 8-12, 2014 (Please see below for a printable pdf of this article.) Seven Government Bills Become Law in Fall Sitting of Legislature The 2014 fall legislative sitting ended this week with an additional 7 government bills becoming law since the Legislature resumed after the June provincial election. The bills included... Read More

Collective Bargaining Bulletin #15, December 10, 2014

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

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

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