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 school reopening, February 16, 2021 Engaging in a Work Refusal under the OHSA Members are reminded that you have the right to refuse unsafe work. There are, as well... Read More
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Messages from the TTBU and Provincial Executives
As we head into this Family Day Weekend, contemplating the reopening of schools on Tuesday and yesterday’s announcement that the March Break is being postponed a month, please know that the TTBU Executive continues to be available to you for support should you need it. On behalf of the TTBU Executive, we hope you are able […] Read More
Provincial OSSTF MEDIA RELEASE: Postponing March Break not in best interest of students, teachers, education workers, and families, education unions say
OSSTF/FEESO MEDIA RELEASE: Postponing March Break not in best interest of students, teachers, education workers, and families, education unions say (original attached) TORONTO—The Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), the Ontario English Catholic... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members, February 11, 2021 – School Reopening; Items FOR ACTION; Class size compliance dates; and more…
School reopening Guidance from Toronto Public Health For your information, please find attached, the Toronto Public Health document entitled COVID-19 Guidance for Re-Opening Schools JK to Grade 12, revised January 26, 2021. Where required, the TTBU will be following up on implementation processes with the TDSB. Health and Safety Concerns... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo February 10, 2021 – Staffing Committee Training and Staffing and Workload Survey
Staffing Committee Training Workshop – Monday March 8, 2021 OSSTF has been meeting with the Board, working on updates and changes to the Secondary Staffing Manual (Blue Binder) since November. As you know the work of the Staffing Committee is paramount to the protection of our members during the staffing process. It is imperative that […] Read More
Provincial OSSTF COVID-19 Update #21 February 10, 2021 • ISSUE 21 A Safe Return for All
Provincial OSSTF COVID-19 Update #21 February 10, 2021 • ISSUE 21 A Safe Return for All Original attached On January 18, 2021, President Harvey Bischof sent a letter to Minister of Education Stephen Lecce requesting a meeting to discuss the province’s return to in-person learning for areas outside of Toronto, Peel, York, Hamilton, and... Read More
President’s Memo, February 5, 2021 – School reopening; COVID-19 & the stealth privatization of education
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Returning to in-person teaching Today we heard from the Minister of Education that the Government and Toronto Public Health both believe that it is safe for students and workers to return... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members, February 4, 2021; Special local negotiations update meeting; AMPA observer registration; ADS updates; and much more…
Special Local Bargaining Update Meetings for all TTBU Members The TTBU Executive will hold Special Local Bargaining Update Meetings for all TTBU Members. Members who wish to attend must pre-register. To pre-register, click this link. Members may choose one of two meeting date/time options: Wednesday, February 24 at 4:30 PM or Thursday... Read More
OSSTF Toronto calls on TDSB and TPH to put meaningful measures in place to make schools safer
February 3, 2021 OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit open statement on school reopening announcement On February 1, 2021 Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced four new measures that he says allow for the safe opening of schools: Provincewide access to targeted asymptomatic testing for students and staff, using a... Read More
OSSTF/FEESO MEDIA RELEASE: Lecce’s announcement today – just more empty words
MEDIA RELEASE (original attached) For Immediate Release: Monday, February 1, 2021 Lecce’s announcement today – just more empty words Today’s announcement and press conference by the Ontario Government leave the province with a false sense of security about the safe reopening of certain schools. When are enhanced safety measures going to... Read More