The following message has been released by Provincial OSSTF jointly with other Provincial Education Affiliates. Ontario’s teacher unions support mandatory vaccinations in schools TORONTO, ON—Today, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English... Read More
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Provincial OSSTF COVID 19 Update – Issue 24
This update is issued by OSSTF/ FEESO Provincial Office. Read More
Ontario’s Teacher Unions Respond to Ford Government’s Inadequate Back-to-School Plan
TORONTO, ON—Today, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) issued the following statement in response to the Ford government’s release... Read More
OSSTF/FEESO Media Release: Education unions file new Charter challenges to protect Ontarians’ constitutional rights after Ford’s attack on democracy
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) are individually filing Charter challenges against the Ford government to protect Ontarians’ basic democratic rights. They issued the following statement today: “By... Read More
July 6, 2021 Informing and Engaging Members – Executive Officer School Assignments and Summer Hours
Dear Member, Summer has begun and the TTBU Executive hopes that you are enjoying your much deserved time off. Before our office closes, we wanted to share a few housekeeping items with you. With new people in the roles of Executive Officer following a by-election in June, school assignments have been changed for some schools. […] Read More
Message to members from the OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive – update on meeting with Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators
Message to members from the OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive (original attached) June 25, 2021 Dear Members, On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Karen Littlewood, Harvey Bischof, members of staff, along with a few OSSTF/FEESO members, had a follow-up meeting with the Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators (ONABSE) to discuss a donation and... Read More
June 24, 2021 Informing & Engaging Members – New all-Member levy approved; TTBU building update; 2021-22 timetable update; #hybridhurtskids actions; and more…
New all-Member levy At this year’s District Annual General Meeting a motion was passed to create a new all-Member levy. This levy is to raise $76,000/year to cover the costs associated with up to 30 days of time release for each of 4 new District Executive Members appointed to the position of Anti-Black Racism Anti-Intersectional […] Read More
Report Card Action!
Join with education workers on Monday, June 28, 2021 as they deliver report cards to Premier Doug Ford and his government. Let Ford and the public know this government has failed students, parents, and all education workers, by failing to provide safe education and decent work for all. Participation is easy! SOCIAL MEDIA: Use one report cards... Read More
Message to members about AMPA 2.0 & the Action Plan to support Equity and Anti-Oppression from the in-coming OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive
Message to members from the incoming OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive (original attached; also attached is a press release introducing the new Provincial Executive) June 22, 2021 Dear members, Thank you for your participation in AMPA 1.0 and AMPA 2.0. We acknowledge that AMPA 2.0 resulted in significant pain and trauma to OSSTF/FEESO members... Read More
June 17, 2021 Informing & Engaging Members – 2021-22 Timetable; Branch Elections; MAPS and more…
2021-22 Teacher Timetable Yesterday Members received a memo from the TDSB indicating that they have chosen a modified semester timetable for secondary teaching/learning for next year. What the union was presented with is pictured below, and is somewhat different from what the Board presented to Trustees As was previously reported, at every... Read More