Application to the Provincial Addressing Anti-Black Racism/Racism Committee Motions were carried at AMPA 2022 to create a new standing committee: the Addressing Anti-Black Racism/Racism Committee for 2022-2023. The Committee will be comprised of up to 12 members including up to 7 members who identify as Black or racialized appointed by the... Read More
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Branch Presidents’ Memo – April 25, 2022
Dear Branch President, Continuing thanks for your hard work on behalf of your members, on your School Staffing Committee and beyond. See below for some important reminders and updates. Surplus to School declaration issues The meeting for TTBU members confirmed Surplus to School has been moved from its original date of April 26th, 2022, to May... Read More
Provincial Elections Important Information and Opportunities for Involvement – Update #3
Introduction: It’s less than 40 days until the provincial election on June 2nd, and less than 10 days until the official campaign begins on May 4th. This week’s message provides the start of an overview of the OSSTF education platform, how we are reaching out, and endorsed candidate profiles. Endorsed Candidates update The full list […] Read More
Informing and Engaging Members April 22 2022 – National Day of Mourning, Moosehide Campaign, Scholarship Opportunity and more…
TBU Executive Vacancy Please be advised that effective today, Executive Officer Deborah Buchanan-Walford has resigned from the role. Deborah will be returning to her home school as an Adult Day School teacher. We would like to thank Deborah for her service as a member of the Executive team, and we wish her all the best. […] Read More
Survey Seeks Input on Mining Industry Influence in Schools
The Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) is doing a survey of teachers, students and administrators in Toronto to learn more about mining industry influence in Toronto schools. The Canadian mining industry currently pours a ton of resources into teaching kids and youth that large-scale industrial mining is neutral, normal, inevitable... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo – April 19, 2022
Dear Branch President, June 2 Provincial Election – Assistaance Requested Please be advised that during the week of Apr 19, 2022 a delivery of OSSTF/ FEESO postcards related to the June 2nd Provincial election will be delivered to each school to the attention of the Branch President. Branch Presidents who work in schools are asked […] Read More
Informing and Engaging Members April 14 2022 – May 1 Day of Action, Virtual Secondary School, Human Rights Award and more…
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
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