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

School Boards Collective Bargaining Act – Bargaining Priorities Survey (Central Bargaining)  In preparation for the upcoming round of bargaining, the Provincial Bargaining Priorities Survey will be conducted in the near future. This is your opportunity to provide input into the bargaining process and have your say about what issues are... Read More

For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 11, 2021 OSSTF/FEESO reacts to Ministry of Education de-streaming announcement Today, the Ontario government released a new memorandum – Next Steps for De-Streaming: Grade 9 Course Codes and Descriptions for the 2022-23 School Year. As a result, beginning in September 2022, all Grade 9 subjects... Read More

OSSTF Toronto Teachers in the News re: Hybrid Learning  We continue to use a variety of tools and strategies to push back against the hybrid learning model. Part of this strategy has been being vocal in the media about the perils of using this model. Below are just some of the articles and video pieces […] Read More

Dear Branch Presidents, The TTBU Executive wishes to draw your attention to three items of importance: Executive School Visits          Now that the school year has begun, The TTBU Executive is beginning a round of school visits. Between Monday November 15, 2021 and January 31, 2021, Members of the Executive will visit every Branch to discuss... Read More

Addressing Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism and Oppression Resources  Did you know that the OSSTF Toronto website has a section dedicated to Addressing Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Indigenous Racism, and Anti-Racism Resources? It has recently been updated to include additional resources, the OSSTF/ FEESO Action Plan to Support Equity and... Read More