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Participate in the Democratic Process

10/29/2015

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Have you  ever wondered what happens to your union dues?  Want to know why things are the way they are? Curious about constitutions?  If you answered yes to any of those questions, I may have  something to help you.  We are currently seeking Delegates and Alternates to attend the OSSTF Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly, aka AMPA.  AMPA is held annually at the beginning of March Break.  This year's edition will be at the Sheraton Centre at 123 Queen St W in Toronto from Friday March 11th to Monday March 14th.  Yes, you read that right, it's right at the beginning of March Break.  Despite the fact that it 'cuts into' our much deserved time off, over 500 OSSTF members will be in attendance.  Some have attended over 30 times!!! Delegates from across the province attend to make resolutions, amend the constitution and take part in democracy.  There's even training offered for first timers. There is no cost to attend and you are welcome to bring your family.  They can explore all that downtown Toronto has to offer while you represent our members and make serious decisions.   If this sounds at all intriguing to you, please see your Branch President.  They have additional information and can answer your questions.  They also have the Delegate and Alternate nomination forms that need to be filled in by the December 2nd Council meeting.  Please consider attending.  Pretty sure you won't regret it! 

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OSSTF Bargaining Update October 29 2015

10/29/2015

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Provincial Website Resources
 
OSSTF/FEESO Collective Bargaining Bulletins (Login and Password Required)
**Lost your login or password?  Call Provincial Office or email [email protected]
Latest Bulletins:                #56 – September 30         #57 – October 21              #58 – October 23
 
OSSTF/FEESO Labour Action Website        Conflits de travail d’OSSTF/FEESO
 
Media / News Articles
 
Premier threatening to dock pay of union members in contracts standoff (insidehalton.com)
Kathleen Wynne gives education unions until Nov. 1 to reach deal (Metro Media)
Wynne threatens teachers will be docked pay (Sault Star)           
School boards not sure how power to dock pay in contract disputes will work (Windsor Star)
OSSTF threatens job action if no deal reached between union, TDSB (CBC)
OSSTF/FEESO members in Ontario North East announce job action (OSSTF/FEESO)
Public high school teachers step up job action (London Free Press)
ETFO vows to withdraw from all extracurriculars amid teacher contract dispute (Metro Media)
Sandals says $1M payout to OSSTF ‘not unusual’ (CP24)
 
List of Bargaining Units that have reached local deals (may still be subject to ratification)
 
District/Bargaining Unit
1 – Ontario North East James Bay Lowlands Moosonee OTBU
1 – Ontario North East James Bay Lowlands Moosonee TBU
2 – Algoma OTBU
3 – Rainbow OTBU
3 – Rainbow TBU
4 – Near North T/OT BU
6A – Thunder Bay TBU
7 – Bluewater OTBU
7 – Bluewater TBU
8 – Avon Maitland TBU
10 – Lambton Kent T/OT BU
14 – Kawartha Pine Ridge OTBU
14 – Kawartha Pine Ridge TBU
19 – Peel OTBU
19 – Peel TBU
20 – Halton OTBU
20 – HaltonTBU
24 – Waterloo T/OT BU
25 – Ottawa-Carleton OTBU
25 – Ottawa-Carleton TBU
27 – Limestone T/OT BU
28 – Renfrew TBU
29 – Hastings Prince Edward T/OT BU

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Good bye Harper

10/19/2015

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Finally, after what seems like the longest election campaign ever, today is election day, or E day as the politicial junkies like to say.  It's time to have your say, to speak up for Canada, to cast your ballot.  I won't tell you how to vote, I just ask that you cast a ballot.  Consider the  platforms, consider the leaders, consider your future.  I will add though that I really like this video I saw this weekend.  Take it as you will.
Now go VOTE!!
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Imagine "There's No Harper" (Political Advert) from ITHoTMK on Vimeo.

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OSSTF Bargaining Update Oct 9, 2015

10/14/2015

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Provincial Website Resources
 
OSSTF/FEESO Collective Bargaining Bulletins (Login and Password Required)
**Lost your login or password?  Call Provincial Office or email [email protected]
Latest Bulletins:                #54 – September 18         #55 – September 25         #56 – September 30
 
OSSTF/FEESO Labour Action Website        Conflits de travail d’OSSTF/FEESO
 
Media / News Articles
 
Halton faces heat over unlocked schools (Hamilton Spectator)
Support workers take strike action as elementary teachers return to table (Ottawa Community News)
Sault school adjust to support staff job action (Sault Star)
School officials scrambling to make sure students safe after labour dispute leaves entrance unlocked (National Post)
Bluewater Board says OSSTF Education Support Staff Begin Job Action (blackburn.com)
Public high school teachers ratify contract (Thunder Bay Newswatch)
 
List of Bargaining Units that have reached local deals (may still be subject to ratification)
 
District
Bargaining Unit

1 – Ontario North East
James Bay Lowlands Moosonee OTBU

1 – Ontario North East
James Bay Lowlands Moosonee TBU

3 – Rainbow
TBU

4 – Near North
T/OT BU

6A – Thunder Bay
TBU

14 – Kawartha Pine Ridge
OTBU

14 – Kawartha Pine Ridge
TBU

19 – Peel
OTBU

19 – Peel
TBU

20 – Halton
TBU

25 – Ottawa-Carleton
OTBU

25 – Ottawa-Carleton
TBU

27 – Limestone
T/OT BU
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OSSTF/FEESO - Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter @osstf
Educators Matter – Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter @educatorsmatter
 
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OSSTF Bargaining Update

10/5/2015

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Provincial Website Resources

OSSTF/FEESO Collective Bargaining Bulletins(Login and Password Required)

**Lost your login or password? Call Provincial Office or email [email protected]

Latest Bulletins: #54 – September 18 #55 – September 25 #56 – September 30

OSSTF/FEESO Labour Action Website Conflits de travail d’OSSTF/FEESO

Media / News Articles

OSSTF/FEESO announces support staff central job action (OSSTF/FEESO)

Ontario secondary school support staff union to begin withdrawing services (muskokaregion.com)

Le Point du jour – 5 October 2015 (Radio Canada)

Halton schools to leave doors unlocked as part of job action (Toronto Star)

Tentative local agreement has been reached with OSSTF/FEESO Occasional Teachers’ District 25(OCDSB Release)

School board reaches tentative agreement with teachers (BayToday.ca)

Halton public high school teachers, board reach tentative local deal (insideHalton.com)

Elementary teachers’ union, government to resume bargaining (Toronto Star)

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OSSTF/FEESO - Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter @osstf

Educators Matter – Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter @educatorsmatter

Visit the Educators Matter website

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  • Teachers' Bargaining Unit
    • TBU Committees >
      • TBU Council
      • Working Conditions
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      • Teacher Trustee Relations
      • Equity and Anti-Racism
      • Excellence In Education
      • Member Engagement
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    • Collective Agreement
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  • PD Funding
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    • OTIP Benefits
    • Dispensing Fee Guide Simcoe County
    • Pregnancy and Parental Leave
    • LTD - Long Term Disability
    • EFAP: LifeWorks
    • CAREpath
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Forms
    • Not sure which FORM to choose? Click here.
    • Abilities Form - to document a leave or accommodation
  • Bulletin Board
    • Educators Financial
    • OTIP
    • belairdirect
    • Edvantage
    • UPDATE and FORUM
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