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
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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
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