Revised Staffing Dates As we informed all members on March 2, the Ministry’s announcement of a required remote learning option for all Boards next year compelled the TDSB to delay the release of school staffing allocations, so that they could survey parents and guardians regarding their enrolment intentions in a 2022-23 Virtual School... Read More

Save the Date! May 1 Province-Wide Day of Action, Queen’s Park On May 1, OSSTF will be joining with thousands of workers and the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) to hold a series of rallies across the province in support of a $20 minimum wage, well-funded public services, climate justice, decent work, affordable housing, liveable […] Read More

OSSTF/ FEESO Provincial Election Endorsements At AMPA 2022, OSSTF/FEESO President, Karen Littlewood announced the list of OSSTF/FEESO endorsed candidates for the 2022 Provincial Election scheduled for June 2.  Since the release of the endorsement list, one current NDP MPP – Paul Miller (Hamilton East – Stoney Creek) – was removed from... Read More

This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Michelle Teixeira and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. As we return from our March Break, we hope that you were able to find some time to rest, rejuvenate and spend time with family and friends. For many of you, […] Read More

In accordance with our Constitution and Bylaws, Council is to elect up to 3 Members to the TTBU Budget Committee.  To be considered for this Committee, you must submit your name by email to Michelle LeBlanc (mleblanc@osstftoronto.ca) no later than 4:30 pm on Thursday, April 14, 2022.  Please use “Budget Committee” in the subject line. Should... Read More

Government Announcement Re: Lifting of Covid-19 Measures Yesterday, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Kieran Moore, announced a number of changes to COVID-19 health and safety measures. This was followed by a  Memorandum to school boards from the Ministry of Education expanding on the implementation of these changes in schools. Among... Read More

Our annual OSSTF Toronto PD Day was a great success. Thank you to everyone who participated either as an organizer, facilitator, or attendee. Below you will find resources from many of the workshops that will hopefully be of great help to you in your classrooms and for your practice. If you have any trouble accessing […] Read More

Correspondence to Toronto Public Health and the Director of Education On February 28, 2022, correspondence was sent to the Director of the TDSB and the Medical Officer of Health for Toronto regarding the easing of public health and safety guidelines, and in particular masking in schools.  Local Bargaining Priorities Deputation Opportunity A... Read More

March 2 2022 Dear Member,   On February 17th, 2022, the Government of Ontario announced that school boards are required to provide parents/caregivers and students an option for virtual learning in the 2022-2023 school year.  The lateness of such an announcement continues to illustrate the Ford government’s ineptitude and lack of understanding... Read More