**This memo is confidential to OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Members. It should not be shared or posted publicly.** The following is adapted from the President’s Report provided at the TBU Council meeting on Februry 15, 2024. It is composed by OSSTF TTBU President Michelle Teixeira and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF... Read More

Tell Your Story! – Fund Our Schools Join OSSTF, ETT, CUPE 4400, and Toronto-York Region Labour Council in the fightback against the chronic underfunding of our education system that has led to unsustainable workloads for staff, diminished opportunities for students, and unsafe learning and working conditions for both staff and students. Go to... Read More

This information is confidential to members of OSSTF Toronto T.B.U. OSSTF Toronto TBU met with representatives from the TDSB on February 12th, 2024 to respond to each other’s proposals, and counter proposals, with agreement to some items; largely housekeeping in nature.  On February 6th, 2024 Provincial OSSTF granted the Bargaining... Read More

Black History Month Every February, OSSTF/FEESO celebrates Black History Month, which serves as an important opportunity to reflect on how we, as a Federation and as individuals, can continue to challenge and dismantle anti-Black racism in our schools, workplaces, and communities. Click here for a selection of resources to help you celebrate... Read More

This information is confidential to members of OSSTF Toronto T.B.U. OSSTF Toronto TBU met with representatives from the TDSB on February 5th, 2024 to respond to each other’s proposals.   On February 6th, 2024 the Bargaining Unit requested that Provincial OSSTF place the Bargaining Unit into Formal Assistance in order to proceed with... Read More

Disarmament Education Workshop (VIRTUAL) February 16, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm This workshop will feature Nobel Peace Prize recipient Sestuko Thurlow, Japanese–Canadian nuclear disarmament campaigner and Hibakusha, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945, and Dr. John Guilfoyle & Marnie Cuff-Eisenbarth. PARTICIPANTS WILL... Read More

The OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit is pleased to offer Professional Development opportunities for you on Friday February 16, 2024 at John Polanyi Collegiate Institute, 640 Lawrence Avenue West (near the Lawrence West subway stop) from 9am-3pm. Plenty of parking. Workshops include: The Science of Learning (Provincial OSSTF... Read More

Status of Women Awards – Now Open! Do you know an exceptional Professional Student Services Personnel, Student or Teacher? Nominations to honour outstanding women are now open.    The deadline for nominations is: Friday, May 17th, 2024 Questions can be directed to Nicole Gauthier at ngauthier@osstftoronto.ca New to Our Bargaining Unit... Read More