The OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit and Toronto District School Board have achieved a tentative agreement for the 2019-2022 Local Collective Agreement. Details about the tentative agreement and ratification process will be shared with Members next week. Read More
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April 29, 2021 Informing & Engaging Members – TTBU By-Election nominations; Staffing update;
TTBU Executive By-Elections, 2021 – Nominations and By-Election rules The TTBU Election Commission Committee has met to prepare for the Executive By-Elections, 2021. As per the TTBU Constitution, the By-Elections will occur at the June Council Meeting currently scheduled for June 10, 2021, with voting by duly registered TTBU Councilors... Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Education unions file Charter challenges against Ford government legislation that violates freedom of expression
Education unions file Charter challenges against Ford government legislation that violates freedom of expression (original attached) TORONTO, ON—Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) have individually filed... Read More
President’s Memo, April 26, 2021 – Getting ready to take job action to support local bargaining
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. In January of 2020 the TTBU tabled a complete opening brief with the TDSB that included new and amended language to reflect Member priorities for this round of bargaining. The Toronto […] Read More
April 23, 2021 Informing & Engaging Members – Date changes; Exec changes; In-person teaching; Teacher timetables; Items for action
Change of date notice: District Annual General Meeting The OSSTF Toronto District Annual General Meeting is being rescheduled from Thursday, June 10 to Thursday June 17 at 4:45 PM. Please adjust your calendars accordingly. TTBU Annual General Meeting – May 20, 2021 This year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will takeplace... Read More
TTBU call of by-election
Call of TTBU By-elections to fill one Vice-President Vacancy and three Executive Officer Vacancies OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe is retiring at the end of June, 2021. In addition, Executive Officers Hayssam Hulays, elected Provincial Executive Officer at AMPA 2021, and Lisa Black-Meddings, recently appointed to OSSTF/FEESO Protective... Read More
Member Protection Advisory re: Ministry of Education memo re In-person Learning for Students with Special Needs
To: All Members From: Kerri Ferguson, Associate General Secretary/Protective Services The Ministry of Education has issued a memo (see attached) giving direction to school boards on a variety of issues related to the In-person learning for students with special education needs. The summary below outlines the important points relevant to... Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 15, 2021 OSSTF/FEESO launches Don’t Shortchange Education campaign
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation warns public that shortchanging education will impact Ontario’s recovery (original attached) TORONTO, ON—Today, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is launching a multimedia advocacy campaign across the province to warn the public of the dangers of shortchanging... Read More
TDSB heads of unions call for spec ed closure until workers vaccinated
To: Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Re: Special Education, Special Education congregated schools, and Intensive Support Programs in-person learning Dear Dr. de Villa On behalf of the TDSB Education Workers and Teachers currently required to return to work next week while it is deemed unsafe for every other student... Read More
MEDIA RELEASE Chaotic and unclear remote learning and vaccination plan for education workers and teachers
MEDIA RELEASE – For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Chaotic and unclear remote learning and vaccination plan for education workers and teachers (original attached) TORONTO, ON—– Education workers and teachers in Ontario are feeling more confused and let down than ever after Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Education... Read More