Branch Presidents are asked with thanks to please share this information with the the June Council Reps for your Branch, where applicable. 2021-22 TTBU Provincial Councillor Candidates As of the deadline of 4:30 pm, June 2, 2021, the following six nominations were received for four available positions: Derik Chica Chris Chandler Bruce... Read More
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June 4, 2021 – Member Protection Advisory re providing vaccination advice
The following advisory is issued by OSSTF/FEESO Protective Services Department The Government of Ontario has distributed the attached poster, COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available Ages 12-17, that suggests to students that they can talk to their teacher for advice on vaccines. OSSTF/FEESO members are not trained to provide vaccine advice to... Read More
June 3, 2021 Informing & Engaging Members – National Indigenous History Month; Taking new leaves; Staffing; Canadian Black Lives; PRIDE; Workers of Colour Conference; and more…
National Indigenous History Month June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Listed below are some resources and suggested actions that may help Members to turn their attention to the impacts of colonialism on the First Nations People of this land: Sign the petition calling for a National Day of Mourning for the Lost Children […] Read More
OSSTF/FEESO MEDIA RELEASE Premier Ford prioritizes the economy over education
Premier Ford prioritizes the economy over education (original attached) TORONTO, ON—Today’s announcement by the Ford government to continue remote learning for Ontario’s students clearly shows that the Premier is prioritizing economic reopening over education and school reopening. “We clearly see that Doug Ford’s so-called consultation with... Read More
OSSTF/FEESO mourns the 215 children buried at Kamloops Residential School
The following statement was issued by OSSTF/FEESO (original attached) On Thursday, May 27, 2021 around 10:00 p.m., various news agencies began reporting on the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation’s discovery of the remains of 215 children buried at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. OSSTF/FEESO is deeply saddened by this... Read More
OSSTF/FEESO supports members who work to advance the understanding of complex issues
The following statement was produced by OSSTF/FEESO as a result of discussions with OSSTF Toronto, and has been distributed to all OSSTF/FEESO Bargaining Unit Presidents. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is aware of the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) investigation of a member of the OSSTF/FEESO District... Read More
Email Trustees, the Director and Chair of the TDSB: No Hybrid!
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Ontario’s teacher unions respond to Premier’s request for input on school reopening
Attached you will find a joint response from the education Affiliates to the Premier’s letter regarding school reopening, and a joint public statement on same. The text of each is copied below for your information. May 28, 2021 VIA EMAIL: premier@ontario.ca The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Premier’s Office, Room 281... Read More
May 27, 2021 Informing & Engaging Members – Implementation of new CA; District AGM; PRIDE celebration is on!; and more…
Next steps for new Collective Agreement implementation Yesterday the TDSB held their ratification vote, voting in favour of the 2019-2022 Tentative Agreement. With that, implementation of the new language – both central and local – begins. In accordance with the Agreement, the Board is obligated to pay out the centrally... Read More
May 21, 2020 – Annual Report of the President
President’s Memo – Annual Report At last night’s TTBU Annual General Meeting, delegates determined to adjust the agenda such that the President’s Report was unable to be given. The following is the text of said report, which the President committed to share with the Membership following the Meeting. Working in a pandemic This year has... Read More