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, January 4, 2020 Happy […] Read More
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Informing & Engaging Members, December 17, 2020 – Qualifications review; Adult Day Member benefits; Self-funded leaves update; Help striking Tropicana workers
Staffing – Qualification Review Process The Qualification review process provides an opportunity for secondary school Teachers to apply, in very extraordinary circumstances, to have a subject(s) listed on their Certificate […] Read More
President’s Memo December 16, 2020 – Amidst some good news, frustration with the Board grows
President’s Memo, December 16, 2020 Bargaining Update If you haven’t yet read the December 10th Local Bargaining Bulletin, you are encouraged to do so now. It outlines the reasons first […] Read More
Queen’s Park Notes for the week of December 7-11, 2020
From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 238, WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE AMENDMENT ACT The Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) introduced this […] Read More
Local Bargaining Update – December 10, 2020
At last Council Lisa reported that in local bargaining we were making some slow, but fairly steady progress. Since then, I’m sorry to report that the climate at the table […] Read More
Informing & Engaging Members December 10 Informing & Engaging Members December 10, 2020 – Opportunities to ask questions of TPH & to tell the TDSB how you think they’re doing; TPA info; and more…
Do you have a question for Toronto Public Health? At the suggestion of the TTBU President, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has agreed to provide a teacher/education worker specific Q&A platform. […] Read More
TTBU December Council Meeting
Councillors and interested members can access the meeting here. Corresponding meeting documents can be viewed on our event page as well. Read More
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, […] 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 […] Read More
Informing & Engaging Members December 3, 2020 – TTBU PD proposals wanted; Pride Committee; and more…
OSSTF TTBU Professional Development Proposals wanted The TTBU Board-wide Professional Development (PD) day is on Friday, February 12, 2021, and this is an opportunity for our members to engage in […] Read More