Happy Anniversary OSSTF Toronto: EduACTion turns ONE! When we first initiated EduACTion we said this fight would be a marathon, not a sprint. One year ago today, OSSTF Toronto Members engaged in our first EduACTion event, talking to members of the public in the ridings of vulnerable PC MPPs about our concerns for education. We […] Read More
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January 15 TTBU branch info picket plans
Albert Campbell C.I. 7:45-8:30 and 11:35-12:25; front doors of school; neighbourhood flyer drop Birchmount Park C.I. 8am & 3:15pm; 3663 Danforth Ave; Picketing and flyer distribution Burnhamthorpe EDVANCE & Adult Learning Centre 8 – 8:45/12:55-1:25/3:35-4:00; At the school and area; Info picket and flyer drop Central Etobicoke... Read More
TTBU Central Strike Bulletin, January 13, 2020 – Historic solidarity; Privatization proven; Info picket planning
ETFO amp-up + OECTA and AEFO action-start up = historic solidarity Not in decades has there been this kind of solidarity between the education affiliates. While each affiliate’s actions reflect its own culture, and bargaining priorities, the messaging from the unions is singular: We will not engage in concession bargaining. This ad... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo, January 10, 2020 – Info Picket plan form
Dear Branch Presidents, Please complete the attached form with your Branch Info Picket plan for next week. Thank you in advance and have a great weekend! Read More
TTBU Central Strike Bulletin: Strike duty for January 15; Strike rules update; and more…
Strike Duty – January 15 On January 15 OSSTF Districts across Ontario will take their turn at a full service withdrawal having spent weeks engaged in information pickets. While the information pickets may feel repetitive, each time you are out in public, or drop a new flyer in someone’s mailbox, you are re-awakening, or awakening […] Read More
Central Bargaining Update: A message from provincial executive & detailed polling data
January 10, 2020 A Message to OSSTF/FEESO Members from the Provincial Executive We had truly hoped that the beginning of a new calendar year would mark a fresh start in the approach taken by Doug Ford and Stephen Lecce in dealing with Ontario’s worldclass education system. Unfortunately, it appears that nothing has changed over the […] Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members – January 9, 2020: OSSTF Toronto Awards; Anti-homophobia program and ice rink safety
We take a break today from our recently daily TTBU Central Strike Bulletin to bring you news of the ongoing business of OSSTF Toronto! OSSTF Toronto Black, Indigenous, Workers of Colour Committee Award Nominations are now open for Black, Indigenous, Workers of Colour (BIWOC) Award. Completed nomination forms should be submitted to Danica... Read More
Branch Presidents’ Memo, January 8, 2020 – Strike action planning: your input wanted; telephone town hall; staffing survey
Dear Branch Presidents, A special welcome back to you. The TTBU Executive hopes each of you had a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday season. Thank you for your continued efforts to keep Members at your Branch motivated and engaged. The planning and the positive feedback we are receiving from Members and the public is a […] Read More
TTBU Central Strike Bulletin, January 8, 2020 – EQAO testing & our strike; provincial OSSTF strategy update; info picket pics;
Strikes are tough; solidarity is the answer We are in a battle for the hearts and minds of the voting public who in turn put pressure on the government, and as such, this battle must be understood as a marathon not a sprint. We are in this together for the long run because we are […] Read More
January 8 Branch TTBU Branch information picket plans
Albert Campbell C.I. 8:00 am-8:30 am; front of school; flyer drop to parents Alt Programs-Caring & Safe Schools 12:00; Midland & Eglinton; distribute flyers to the customers going in and out of the restaurants at the Tim Hortons Plaza A.Y. Jackson S.S. 8AM; in front of school 11:35AM; flyer distribution CALC 12:40-1:20, 3:20 -3:50... Read More