TTBU #saynotohybrid #hybridhurtskids campaign Students who choose remote learning next year deserve a dedicated online teacher. The Toronto District School Board knows that forcing students to learn in an environment where the teacher’s attention is divided between on-screen and in-person instruction is not good pedagogy, yet they are still... Read More
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OSSTF/ETFO/OECTA joint Media statement: Ford government’s survival more important than Ontarians’ Charter rights
TORONTO, ON—The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) respond to reports that the Ford government plans to invoke the notwithstanding clause and annul Justice Edward M. Morgan’s recent decision, striking down... Read More
June 8 2022, President’s Memo – Systemic Racism and AMPA 2.0
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. President’s Memo, June 8 2022 – Statement about Systemic Racism and AMPA 2.0 The news of the hate-motivated murder of a Muslim family, Talat Afzaal age 74, Salman Afzaal age 46, […] Read More
Important information about the TTBU June 2021 By-Election
Important information about the TTBU June 2021 By–Election With nominations now closed, we would like to take this opportunity to draw to the attention of Members the following information: Candidates for Executive By–Election, June Council, 2021 Vice President – one to be elected; Nominations received: Chris Chandler... Read More
June 4, 2021 – Branch Presidents’ Memo re Election for Provincial Councillors
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
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