Dear Member, As you are likely aware by now, yesterday the Government announced that school re-opening for students would be delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022. Teachers are expected to be available for work on Monday January 3, 2022 and may choose to work remotely. Earlier today, the Ministry of Education sent School Boards a […] Read More

COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update Deployment of Non-Fit-Tested N95 Masks The Ministry of Education informed OSSTF/FEESO earlier today that school boards can order non-fit-tested N95 masks for staff and the masks should be available sometime during the first week back in January. The continued advocacy and public pressure by members and... Read More

The following is a joint media release issued by Provincial OSSTF in conjunction with other education affiliates.  VIA EMAIL: doug.fordco@pc.ola.org The Honorable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Re: Learning Following the December 2021 Break Dear Premier Ford, We write to you at a... Read More

Correspondence to Director of Education and Toronto Public Health  Earlier this week, correspondence was sent to the Director of Education requesting that rapid testing be extended to education workers and Adult Day School students, as well as that the better PPE be provided for workers in schools.  A second letter was also sent to Toronto... Read More

OSSTF Toronto Election Readiness Member Survey The provincial election in June 2022 will have a profound impact on the future of public education in Ontario. A Doug Ford majority would allow the Progressive Conservatives, claiming inflated deficits, to advance the party’s stated plans for privatization, attacks on seniority, merit pay, and... Read More

The Black, Indigenous, and Workers of Colour (BIWOC) Committee is now accepting nominations for this year’s award. If you know an OSSTF Toronto Member who has: Advocated for issues of concern to Black, Indigenous, and Workers of Colour and/or Students of Colour resulting in the advancement of OSSTF Toronto and/ or public education... Read More

Provincial Bargaining Priorities Survey – Register now!  This is a reminder that in order to participate in the Provincial Bargaining Priorities survey, you are required to register by Friday Dec 10, 2021. For more information on the process, please visit our website.  TTBU Executive Elections – Seeking Your Input The Elections... Read More

Ontario College of Teachers Advisory on Anti-Black Racism On November 16, 2021, The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) released the Professional Advisory on Anti-Black Racism. Ontario Certified Teacher Members are required to know this advisory and its contents. It is available online at... Read More

Letter to TDSB Director Regarding Adult Day School Please see a letter sent to TDSB Director Colleen Russell-Rawlins an copied to all trustees. This letter is jointly sent from Members of the Adult Day School Ad-Hoc committee and the TTBU Executive.  Executive Election Dates  As required by the constitution, the Elections Commission Committee... Read More