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An open letter from all TDSB teachers & education workers calling for extended asymptomatic testing and for schools to remain closed for the first two weeks of January

An open letter from Toronto Teachers and Education Workers  to Christine Elliott, Ontario Minister of Health; Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Education; Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Dr. Kathy Witherow, Interim Director, Toronto District School Board Alexander Brown, Chair, Toronto District School Board Toronto... Read More

Queen’s Park Notes for the week of November 30–December 4, 2020

From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 237, FOSTERING PRIVACY FAIRNESS ACT PC MPP Bob Bailey (Sarnia—Lambton) introduced his private member’s bill that seeks more privacy for former foster children. Once a former foster child reached the age of 21, their name would be removed from the child welfare database. Disclosure... Read More

President’s Memo December 2, 2020 – Updates on outstanding issues

This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Asynchronous attendance We have continued to urge the Board to find a better way of dealing with asynchronous learners’ attendance and to at least make it clear to TTBU Members that […] Read More

Executive Elections Feedback

The Elections Commission Committee is seeking your input about the rules and procedures for the Executive Elections taking place in 2022. Please provide any feedback you may have and the ECC will consider it as a part of their deliberations. Please note that while all feedback will be considered, it may not be possible to […] Read More

Queen’s Park Notes for the week of November 23–27, 2020

From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 234, PAYDAY LOANS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT NDP MPP Sandy Shaw’s (Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas) private member’s bill seeks to increase protections for borrowers from Payday Loans companies including creating a Payday Loans Task Force to advise the government. BILL 235, CANNABIS LICENCE... Read More

President’s Memo November 25, 2020; Response to Professionally Speaking cover photo; Class size compliance dates; VS admin hit the virtual classroom; AGM follow up; and more…

This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Class size compliance dates agreement reached The TTBU and the TDSB have come to agreement on class size compliance dates for the remaining quads as follows: Quad 2 – Friday, December […] Read More

OSSTF TTBU Professional Development Proposals – Feb 12, 2021 PD Day

The Professional Development Committee invites proposals from all members, individually or in teams, who would like to develop and lead a virtual PD session on the February 12, 2021 TTBU Board-wide PD day. Proposals can be completed using the PDF electronic form below and are due Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Submissions should be sent... Read More