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
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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
TTBU Strike Bulletin, January 7, 2020 – Info pickets; planning for future actions; solidarity socials
Information pickets – they’re working! Congratulations TTBU Members! Your efforts to keep our message on the front burner for Torontonians is helping to keep the Doug Ford Government on the run. Provincial OSSTF polling confirms that Mr.’s Lecce and Ford along with their entire cabinet continue to enjoy low support in general... Read More
TTBU Central Strike Bulletin, January 4, 2020: OSSTF Proposal to OPSBA/Government
OSSTF Proposal to OPSBA/Government In response to Minister Lecce’s ongoing and repeated statements that our strikes are all about salary, OSSTF forwarded the attached proposal for the consideration of the Crown and School Boards’ Associations yesterday afternoon. As you will see, the offer is meant to draw attention to the fact that our... Read More
TTBU Central Bargaining Bulletin, Jan 3, 2020: Action plan for Wednesday, January 8
Ramping the fight up again in the new year Happy New year to all. As you may already have heard in the news, next week OSSTF will continue our fight back against the Ford Government’s cuts to education, and for a fair deal with no strips. Provincial OSSTF informs us that ongoing polling to measure […] Read More
TTBU Informing & Engaging Members: Message from Provincial Exec; Project Overseas
Message from Provincial Executive Please click this link for a message from the Provincial Executive that includes updated polling information about public opinion of our fight against cuts to education. Project Overseas Project Overseas is a joint endeavour of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) and its member organizations to... Read More
TTBU Central Strike Bulletin, December 18 – Oh the weather outside is frightful, the solidarity is so delightful…Strike pay and more…
Info pickets despite frigid temps And we thought it was cold during our full day walk out last week! Today, with wind chills in Toronto pushing the real-feel down to -17, OSSTF Toronto Members bundled up for the fight! We joined thousands of striking colleagues, and others on Info Pickets across the province, all of us […] Read More