September 1, 2020 To the members of OSSTF/FEESO The OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive thanks you for the work you do for students and for publicly-funded education in Ontario. Your commitment and professionalism during these difficult times demonstrates the strength of publicly-funded education in our province. There is no doubt many of you... Read More
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President’s Memo school reopening update: staffing, TDSB Secondary Virtual School and potential reallocation
Today the TDSB confirmed that approximately 20% of secondary students have opted to attend Virtual School this fall. This means that there will be a need for somewhere in the vicinity of 750 secondary teachers to staff VS. As has been communicated to School Staffing Committees in a separate staffing update, the Board is currently […] Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo August 31, 2020 – staffing update re Virtual School & reallocation
Dear Branch Presidents, Appended below you will find a memo sent this afternoon by the Board to your Staffing Committee Co-Chairs. Approximately 20% of TDSB secondary students have opted to take their courses at Virtual School (VS) for the coming Quad. This means that approximately 750 teachers will be required for the VS secondary program.Â... Read More
Teacher and education worker unions taking legal action as Ford government fails to meet health and safety obligations
Teacher and education worker unions taking legal action as Ford government fails to meet health and safety obligations The following is a media release from Provincial OSSTF August 31, 2020 TORONTO – Following the failure of the Ministry of Labour to adequately respond to their requests for appropriate health and safety standards in publicly... Read More
President’s Memo, August 28 – Secondary Teaching Schedule 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. Thank you to the Members who brought to our attention the TDSB letter to parents in which the secondary teaching schedule states teachers will be available to students from 12:30 and […] Read More
President’s Memo August 27, 2020 – School reopening update
President’s Memo August 27 2020 School reopening 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. Teacher timetable distribution Our Collective Agreement requires Members to be provided with their teaching timetable by the first... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo, August 27 – Branch Presidents’ Meeting; EO changes; Branch elections; and more…
You are receiving this email because you are the Branch President of Record for your Branch. If you are no longer the Branch President, please pass this along to your successor. If you do not yet have a successor, please see the Branch Elections section below. If you do not have a successor in place […] Read More
MEMBER COMMUNIQUE to all Members of Ontario’s four major education unions
MEMBER COMMUNIQUE This message is being distributed to all 190,000 teachers and education workers represented by Ontario’s four major education unions. (original attached) Tuesday, August 25, 2020 A meeting yesterday between the leaders of Ontario’s four major education unions and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills... Read More
President’s Memo, August 24, 2020 – School reopening: Re-entering your place of work; update on Board preparations
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Today at a meeting of TDSB senior staff and heads of unions, senior staff heard a singular, clear message from the heads of unions: None of our Members should be asked […] Read More
Endorsement of NDP Nomination of D. Tyler Robinson in Scarborough-Centre
Dear OSSTF D12 Members who reside in the Scarborough-Centre, We write today to inform you that our colleague and fellow union member, D. Tyler Robinson, is currently seeking the Ontario NDP nomination for YOUR RIDING of Scarborough Center (see attached riding map). Tyler has been a member since 2010, has seen multiple provincial governments... Read More