This memo is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Last night the Toronto District School Board issued a memo to all teachers. In it are the Board’s plans for the coming week. On behalf of the TTBU Membership, I sent […] Read More
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Provincial OSSTF distance learning advisory workgroup – call for applications
The following is from Provincial OSSTF. It provides for a process for recommenation to this work group whereby the TTBU Executive may identify Members with expertise already known to us, as well as recommend those who apply. The TTBU Executive has recommended one person already. As there is a limit of 10 total on the […] Read More
March 26, 2020 Message from Harvey Bischof, President, OSSTF/FEESO
In a time of great uncertainty, it is inevitable that some confusion will arise, even with the best of intentions. Sadly, we may also see attempts to create unnecessary division when the vast majority of people and institutions are doing their best to cope with an extremely difficult situation. Therefore, I want to provide some […] Read More
OSSTF TTBU Informing & Engaging Members, March 26, 2020: A message from the TTBU Executive; Staffing update; Calling students; PPAS Workshop still on; and more…
A message from the TTBU Executive According to the Board’s own data, 22,500 TDSB students do not have TDSB email addresses. Thousands of students live without enough household income to ensure three full meals each day and for those students high speed wifi at home may be an unattainable luxury. We also know that not […] Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo, March 26 2020 – Staffing Update
Dear Branch Presidents, As you are aware from previous communications, the rollout of allocation to schools was tentatively scheduled for March 26, 2020. Due to logistical issues arising from the closure of schools and Board facilities, this rollout of allocation to schools will be delayed. We have also been in contact with Employee Services... Read More
President’s Memo – Working during the school closure period update 2 – March 22, 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. By now you will have read the COVID-19 email advisory from Provincial OSSTF. TheTDSB is also working on an email to staff. We understand many of you are anxious to get […] Read More
March 22, 2020 • ISSUE 1 COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update Information for All OSSTF/FEESO Members OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Office
March 22, 2020 • ISSUE 1 COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update Information for All OSSTF/FEESO Members – OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Office OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Office is committed to continuing to serve the membership during the pandemic. For the protection and safety of staff at Mobile Drive, however, the office itself will be closed... Read More
Provincial OSSTF COVID19 update
You may have received this same memo directly from Provincial OSSTF. Unfortunately, we don’t know how many TTBU members are on that distribution list. To ensure everyone is as up to date as possible, we will continue to send Provincial OSSTF updates to the TTBU email list with apologies to those of you who receive […] Read More
COVID 19 Update, March 19, 2020 – Working during school closure period
Dear Members, Today, at the request of OSSTF Toronto, the TDSB convened virtual discussion tables (i.e. conference calls) so that together we could identify initial issues and share concerns about what working under school closure conditions might entail both in the short term, and potentially over a longer period of time. As you might... Read More
March 18, 2020 • ISSUE 43 Update on Support Staff and Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Table Bargaining
You may have received this same memo directly from Provincial OSSTF and apologize for any duplication of messaging. As we don’t know how many of our Members are registered to receive email directly from Provincial OSSTF, we are erring on the side of ensuring everyone receives this information by sending out our own bulletin. March […] Read More