May 1 Day of Action Rally at Queen’s Park – Save the Date! On May 1, OSSTF Toronto will be joining with the Ontario Federation of Labour and thousands of other unionized and non-unionized workers for a massive rally at Queen’s Park at 2pm. We will be calling for a worker-friendly agenda including a $20 […] Read More
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Branch Presidents’ Memo – April 8, 2022
Dear Branch President, Please read all of the following updates and reminders carefully, and please share this communication directly with the OSSTF members of your School Staffing Committee as you commence building your worksite’s proposed staffing model. Regular Staffing Considerations: 1. As noted in our communication to all members... Read More
Informing and Engaging Members April 7, 2022 – Staffing Updates, Equity Mentorship Program, ONABSE Conference and more…
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
Branch Presidents’ Memo – April 1st, 2022
Dear Branch President, Thanks for your continuing support of your members in these difficult times, and for your leadership on your School Staffing Committee, particularly. Please read the following updates and reminders carefully. Changes to Staffing Dates As we informed all members on March 2, the Ministry’s recent announcement of the... Read More
Informing and Engaging Members – May 1 Day of Action, Training for New Teachers and 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
Informing and Engaging Members March 25, 2022 – Provincial Election Endorsements, On-Time AGM motions, Status of Women Awards and 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
President’s Memo – March 24, 2022
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
2022 Annual TTBU Budget Committee Election
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
Informing and Engaging Members March 10, 2022 – Lifting of Covid-19 Measures, CPAC Train the Trainer and 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
February 18, 2022 PD DAY RESOURCES
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