This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. At some point this evening or later tonight, the report to Trustees that contains updated plans for September school reopening will be made publicly available on the TDSB website. Today... Read More
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July 31, 2020 • ISSUE 14 Provincial OSSTF COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update
The following is a memo from Provincial OSSTF July 31, 2020 • ISSUE 14 COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update (Original attached) Government of Ontario Reopening of Schools Plan Yesterday, the Ford government released its reopening of schools plan to the public. OSSTF/FEESO did not receive any advance notice of the release of this plan and was... Read More
President’s Memo School reopening update, July 30, 2020
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 the Government announced the plan for reopening schools in September. The technical briefing document is attached here and the general Guide here. In these documents you will find... Read More
President’s Memo – School reopening update, July 27 2020
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Health and safety advocacy OSSTF Toronto TBU continues to provide feedback to the TDSB on their plans as they share them with us. Our advocacy remains focused on the employer’s... Read More
July 20, 2020 • ISSUE 13 COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update Bill 197 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act Omnibus Bill
July 20, 2020 • ISSUE 13 COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update Bill 197 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act Omnibus Bill (original attached) On July 8, the Ford government introduced Bill 197 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act. This omnibus bill contains a number of changes to a number of existing laws or Acts, including those related to […] Read More
Branch Presidents’ Sweatshirt Order
As an acknowledgement and thank you for all of your hard work during the remarkable year that 2019-20 was, we are ordering sweatshirts for registered Branch Presidents. Please consult the sizing chart carefully. Take time to measure and choose your appropriate size. We are not able to exchange or return the sweatshirt once ordered. The... Read More
Reopening of schools report on discussions with Ministry of Education July 17, 2020 • ISSUE 2
The following is a memo from Provincial OSSTF: Reopening of schools report on discussions with Ministry of Education July 17, 2020 • ISSUE 2 (Original memo attached) The regularly scheduled calls for the Deputy Minister of Education and All Affiliate Table resumed this week after a two-week hiatus. However, the time for the call was […] Read More
President’s Memo – School reopening update; School year calendar
This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. School reopening Today at a special meeting of the Toronto District School Board, Trustees were provided with an overview of preliminary school reopening plans developed by senior TDSB... Read More
Ford government plan to address inequities in education falls short
Ford government plan to address inequities in education falls short (Original statement) July 10, 2020 – The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is troubled by the Ford government’s refusal to provide details about major changes planned for publicly-funded education in Ontario, and the government’s unwillingness... Read More