2018-19 Branch Presidents Memo #3

Dear Branch Presidents, Below is a summary of information provided at October Council.  If you have any questions, please contact your Executive officer. Coverage and supervision schedule A reminder that each school must have a separate Coverage and Supervision Schedule of Availability that clearly indicates which half of the period a... Read More


2018-19 Informing & Engaging Members #7; Legalization of cannabis; Get the salary you’re entitled to; Benefits for new Members, and more…!

For Action: 2018 Toronto Municipal Election – Monday, October 22 As teachers we find ourselves in an enviable situation of being able to engage in the selection of those Trustees that form the Board of Directors of the TDSB; the very people who have significant influence over our working conditions, bargaining a new collective […] Read More


2018-19 Informing & Engaging Members #6 – District General Meeting; News from Queen’s Park; Info for new Members; Overseas teaching opportunity &more!

District General Meeting  The October District General Meeting is open to all Members and is scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 18 at our union office, 1482 Bathurst Street, 4th floor.  This is the meeting at which the District Budget is dealt with.  Please note the start time for the District Meeting is […] Read More


Queen’s Park Notes for the week of October 1-5, 2018

From the Provincial Office of OSSTF NEW BILLS INTRODUCED BILL 37, LIABILITY FOR CLIMATE-RELATED HARMS ACT NDP Climate Change Critic, MPP Peter Tabuns (Toronto—Danforth), re-introduced his private member’s bill that would permit individuals, businesses and governments to sue oil and gas corporations for “climate related damages from their... Read More


2018-19 Engaging & Informing Members #5 – TDSB events at Exhibition Place & Boycott; Gov’t. education consultation; Pregnancy Parental Adoption workshop & more……

OSSTF TTBU- What’s Happening – October Click the event you’re interested in for details about time, place, etc. PD Committee Meeting Eco Committee Meeting Collective Bargaining Committee Meeting* Steering Committee Meeting* Branch Presidents’ Workshop* District General Meeting TTBU Council Meeting Pregnancy, Parental... Read More


2018 Municipal Election Endorsed Candidates

The Campaign for Public Education and Toronto & York Region Labour Council have worked together once again to coordinate endorsements of progressive voices for the Trustee positions of the TDSB, YRDSB and TCDSB. In addition you will find recommendations for Mayors and Regional Councillors as well as for Toronto Mayor and for Toronto City... Read More



President’s Memo – September 21, 2018

President’s Memo – Sept 2018 This Memo is composed by Leslie Wolfe and reflects the positions and actions of the OSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Executive. Unsettling summer  Please take a look at the attached list of changes Doug Ford has made to date.  Highlighted on this list are the changes that have a direct […] Read More



Professional Development Proposals – Feb 15, 2019 Board Wide PD

The Professional Development Committee invites proposals from all members who would like to develop and lead a PD session on the February 15, 2019 Board-wide PD day. Proposals can be completed using the form below and are due Friday, October 26, 2018. Submissions should be sent electronically to Rony Masri at rmasri@osstftoronto.ca. Read More