Dear Members, Earlier this afternoon, Principals received an email which outlines the process for Reallocation that will occur over the next couple of days. Of particular note: On Thursday,September 10, the vacancies identified system-wide, including the numerous vacancies still to be filled at the Virtual School, will be brought to the... Read More
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Branch Presidents’ Memo – September 9, 2020 – Registration deadline for Sept. 10 Branch Presidents Meeting
Meeting registration Branch Presidents are reminded that there is a special meeting scheduled for all TTBUÂ Branch Presidents to be held via Zoom on Thursday, September 10 beginning at 4:30 PM. This meeting will provide Branch Presidents with a brief update on the latest information we have regarding school reopening, but is intended mostly... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo September 8, 2020 – Staffing and Reallocation process update
Dear Branch Presidents, Please accept our ongoing gratitude for the work you are doing to ensure that the untenable circumstances in which we all find ourselves are, to whatever degree possible, given structure and rules. Never underestimate the importance of your front-line advocacy for Members in this very difficult time. As we move... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members Sept. 8 2020 – Important reminders
REMINDER: District Executive Officer At Large elections In accordance with the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies, and specifically the requirement for TTBU Council to “elect 3 District Executive Officers at Large at the September meeting, where nominations have been received at least two weeks prior to... Read More
President’s Memo September 6, 2020 school reopening update – TIME SENSITIVE survey for members who chose Virtual School; important Reallocation Process update
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. TIME SENSITIVE – TDSB Survey of Members who chose Virtual School (VS) At 10:25 PM on Saturday night, the TDSB sent an email notification to the TTBU that all Members […] Read More
President’s Memo September 4, 2020 school reopening update – Reallocation process update
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. As a result of the TTBU Executive not agreeing to the initial Board proposal for staffing the Virtual School (VS), a proposal which would have had in-school Staffing Committees creating... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo, September 2, 2020 – Urgent update on staff reallocation
Dear Branch Presidents, Please see below for an important and urgent email that has just been sent to Principals. Further to our communication on August 31 2020, the decision has been made to move forward with Reallocation procedures to deal with ramifications of 20% of students choosing remote learning. Please read the email carefully as... Read More
President’s Memo September 2, 2020 school reopening update – TDSB has invoked staff reallocation procedure
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 the August 31 President’s Memo I reported that the TDSB may be required to invoke the Teacher Reallocation process to address the staffing needs of the secondary level Virtual School.Â... Read More
President’s Memo September 1, 2020 school reopening update – Large group, in-person meetings
President’s Memo September 1, 2020 school reopening update – Large group, in-person meetings This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Members have inquired about the Board’s position on meetings of large groups... Read More
Informing & Engaging Members, September 1, 2020 – Information you need!
Informing & Engaging Members, September 1, 2020 OSSTF TTBU Branch Executive elections Branch representation and front line worker leadership are two of the pillars of our success as a Bargaining Unit. This year however, front line worker leadership will take on even greater importance as together we work to protect the Membership in... Read More