D18 OSSTF
@d18osstf.bsky.social
We are District 18- Upper Grand of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation. We include 7 bargaining units: TBU, OTBU, ESSP/ECE, PSSP, OCT/TS, ESS (Wellington Catholic), and OCT (Wellington Catholic). We serve 2000 teachers and education workers.
#ICYMI D18OSSTF supported Pride🌈 events across Wellington-Dufferin- Guelph this month. You can still shine bright for #Pride🌈 this weekend in Toronto. Come find the @osstf.bsky.social table and/or march with us. 👇🏼 osstfupdate.ca/2025/06/23/t...
June 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#ICYMI D18OSSTF supported Pride🌈 events across Wellington-Dufferin- Guelph this month. You can still shine bright for #Pride🌈 this weekend in Toronto. Come find the @osstf.bsky.social table and/or march with us. 👇🏼 osstfupdate.ca/2025/06/23/t...
D18 #OSSTF members looking for resources and support for somone experiencing intimate partner violence can contact our District Office. A trained women's advocate will contact you with info. Our phone line is still active over summer. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-11.
June 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
D18 #OSSTF members looking for resources and support for somone experiencing intimate partner violence can contact our District Office. A trained women's advocate will contact you with info. Our phone line is still active over summer. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-11.
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En cette #JournéeMondialeDesRéfugiés, nous reconnaissons les difficultés que vivent les millions de personnes réfugiées et déplacées dans le monde.
🤝 Faisons valoir leurs droits
👏 Célébrons leur apport
📢 Parlons d’elles et assurons leur soutien et protection
À lire :
www.un.org/fr/observanc...
🤝 Faisons valoir leurs droits
👏 Célébrons leur apport
📢 Parlons d’elles et assurons leur soutien et protection
À lire :
www.un.org/fr/observanc...
Journée mondiale des réfugiés | Nations Unies
La Journée mondiale des réfugiés est l'occasion de rendre hommage à la force, au courage et à la persévérance de millions de réfugiés et de montrer son soutien aux familles déracinées.
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June 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
En cette #JournéeMondialeDesRéfugiés, nous reconnaissons les difficultés que vivent les millions de personnes réfugiées et déplacées dans le monde.
🤝 Faisons valoir leurs droits
👏 Célébrons leur apport
📢 Parlons d’elles et assurons leur soutien et protection
À lire :
www.un.org/fr/observanc...
🤝 Faisons valoir leurs droits
👏 Célébrons leur apport
📢 Parlons d’elles et assurons leur soutien et protection
À lire :
www.un.org/fr/observanc...
@osstf.bsky.social
RT: The heat is on... and it’s only getting worse 🌡️🥵 Sweltering classrooms. Overheated job sites. Poor ventilation in care homes. Extreme heat is becoming a regular hazard in Ontario workplaces and the Ford government has done nothing to protect workers. 👉🏾https://t.co/VH4GweCzbe
RT: The heat is on... and it’s only getting worse 🌡️🥵 Sweltering classrooms. Overheated job sites. Poor ventilation in care homes. Extreme heat is becoming a regular hazard in Ontario workplaces and the Ford government has done nothing to protect workers. 👉🏾https://t.co/VH4GweCzbe
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June 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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RT: The heat is on... and it’s only getting worse 🌡️🥵 Sweltering classrooms. Overheated job sites. Poor ventilation in care homes. Extreme heat is becoming a regular hazard in Ontario workplaces and the Ford government has done nothing to protect workers. 👉🏾https://t.co/VH4GweCzbe
RT: The heat is on... and it’s only getting worse 🌡️🥵 Sweltering classrooms. Overheated job sites. Poor ventilation in care homes. Extreme heat is becoming a regular hazard in Ontario workplaces and the Ford government has done nothing to protect workers. 👉🏾https://t.co/VH4GweCzbe
📣D18 #OSSTF Teacher and Ocassional Teacher members are needed to participate in a Brock Univserity study on Generative AI in Ontario High Schools. Go to OSSTF Update to learn more about the study.
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Research Study: Generative AI Use in Ontario High Schools
OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to endorse an exciting and timely study being conducted by Dr. Sunaina Sharma and Dr. Rahul Kumar, with the Brock University Faculty of Education. Dr. Sharma and Dr. Kumar ar…
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June 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
📣D18 #OSSTF Teacher and Ocassional Teacher members are needed to participate in a Brock Univserity study on Generative AI in Ontario High Schools. Go to OSSTF Update to learn more about the study.
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📣Attn #D18OSSTF members!
Volunteer with OSSTF at the #TorontoCaribeanCarnival this summer. Check out OSSTF Update for details.👇🏾
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Volunteer with OSSTF at the #TorontoCaribeanCarnival this summer. Check out OSSTF Update for details.👇🏾
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival—DBU #147/2024-2025
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is once again hosting its annual celebrations in Toronto from June 14 to August 2, 2025, and OSSTF/FEESO is a proud sponsor for this year’s festivities. The Toronto C…
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June 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
📣Attn #D18OSSTF members!
Volunteer with OSSTF at the #TorontoCaribeanCarnival this summer. Check out OSSTF Update for details.👇🏾
osstfupdate.ca/2025/06/13/t...
Volunteer with OSSTF at the #TorontoCaribeanCarnival this summer. Check out OSSTF Update for details.👇🏾
osstfupdate.ca/2025/06/13/t...
June is National Indigenous History Month. Celebrate the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Peoples indigenous to the lands known as Canada. This includes recognizing Indigenous People's resilience, diverse languages, and the ongoing journey of truth, justice, and reconciliation.🪶
June 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
June is National Indigenous History Month. Celebrate the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Peoples indigenous to the lands known as Canada. This includes recognizing Indigenous People's resilience, diverse languages, and the ongoing journey of truth, justice, and reconciliation.🪶
D18 #OSSTF Members interested in the special virtual event happening tomorrow afternoon with former residents of Africville, should contact their Bargaining Unit President or the District Ant-Racism Officer to register.
June 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
D18 #OSSTF Members interested in the special virtual event happening tomorrow afternoon with former residents of Africville, should contact their Bargaining Unit President or the District Ant-Racism Officer to register.
Happy Pride Month District 18! Come join us at events across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph this 🌈month:
🌈Minto Pride in the Park- June 8th
🌈 Centre Wellington Pride- June 14th
🌈Guelph Pride- June 14th
🌈Orangeville Celebrate Your Awesome- June 21st
🌈Minto Pride in the Park- June 8th
🌈 Centre Wellington Pride- June 14th
🌈Guelph Pride- June 14th
🌈Orangeville Celebrate Your Awesome- June 21st
June 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Happy Pride Month District 18! Come join us at events across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph this 🌈month:
🌈Minto Pride in the Park- June 8th
🌈 Centre Wellington Pride- June 14th
🌈Guelph Pride- June 14th
🌈Orangeville Celebrate Your Awesome- June 21st
🌈Minto Pride in the Park- June 8th
🌈 Centre Wellington Pride- June 14th
🌈Guelph Pride- June 14th
🌈Orangeville Celebrate Your Awesome- June 21st
Congrats Clare, winner of the Provincial Award of Merit, and Susan, winner of the District 18 Award of Merit. We are honoured to celebrate their remarkable contributions. Their leadership, dedication, and passion for education embody the very best of what it means to be a Federation member. #OSSTF
June 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Congrats Clare, winner of the Provincial Award of Merit, and Susan, winner of the District 18 Award of Merit. We are honoured to celebrate their remarkable contributions. Their leadership, dedication, and passion for education embody the very best of what it means to be a Federation member. #OSSTF
Tonight we celebrate the retiring class of 2024-2025. We wish our retiring OSSTF members a wonderful new journey ahead.
(ps. remember to check your cofirmation email as we are at a different venue than last year).
(ps. remember to check your cofirmation email as we are at a different venue than last year).
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May 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Tonight we celebrate the retiring class of 2024-2025. We wish our retiring OSSTF members a wonderful new journey ahead.
(ps. remember to check your cofirmation email as we are at a different venue than last year).
(ps. remember to check your cofirmation email as we are at a different venue than last year).
PD Reimbursement Applications for D18 TBU members are Due May 31st
Don’t miss out—TBU members with at least one contract period this year can apply for reimbursement of independent P.D. expenses.
To learn more about what can and cannot be reimbursed, please visit www.d18teachers.ca/pd.
Don’t miss out—TBU members with at least one contract period this year can apply for reimbursement of independent P.D. expenses.
To learn more about what can and cannot be reimbursed, please visit www.d18teachers.ca/pd.
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May 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
PD Reimbursement Applications for D18 TBU members are Due May 31st
Don’t miss out—TBU members with at least one contract period this year can apply for reimbursement of independent P.D. expenses.
To learn more about what can and cannot be reimbursed, please visit www.d18teachers.ca/pd.
Don’t miss out—TBU members with at least one contract period this year can apply for reimbursement of independent P.D. expenses.
To learn more about what can and cannot be reimbursed, please visit www.d18teachers.ca/pd.
📣D18 OSSTF has several leadership opportunities for members for the upcoming 2025-2026 Federation year.
Interested Members of District 18 should email Tracey Mackie-Vlietstra by June 13th at 4:30 pm.
All applicants will be invited to the DEC meeting on June 18th at 4:30 pm.
Interested Members of District 18 should email Tracey Mackie-Vlietstra by June 13th at 4:30 pm.
All applicants will be invited to the DEC meeting on June 18th at 4:30 pm.
May 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
📣D18 OSSTF has several leadership opportunities for members for the upcoming 2025-2026 Federation year.
Interested Members of District 18 should email Tracey Mackie-Vlietstra by June 13th at 4:30 pm.
All applicants will be invited to the DEC meeting on June 18th at 4:30 pm.
Interested Members of District 18 should email Tracey Mackie-Vlietstra by June 13th at 4:30 pm.
All applicants will be invited to the DEC meeting on June 18th at 4:30 pm.
Have you signed this petition yet? Pressure the #OntarioGovernment to increase education funding. Despite "historic investments" per pupil fuding for secondary students in Ontario remains below the national average. (Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario).
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Petition Drive: Pressurizing Public Support for Public Education Funding
Take Action Today! Petition Drive: Pressurizing Public Support for Public Education Funding OSSTF/FEESO has engaged in a provincial petition drive for both members and community supporters to sign…
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May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Have you signed this petition yet? Pressure the #OntarioGovernment to increase education funding. Despite "historic investments" per pupil fuding for secondary students in Ontario remains below the national average. (Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario).
osstfupdate.ca/2025/04/25/p...
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Workplace sexual harassment breeds silence and exclusion. Despite laws in place, victims are reluctant to come forward for fear of reprisal. #Union spaces MUST be places where survivors feel safe, supported and able seek help without fear of retaliation or judgment.
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Standing Up, Speaking Out: United Against Workplace Sexual Harassment
This month, as part of Canada’s-wide awareness campaign, your Status of Women Committee is proud to join efforts to combat sexual harassment. This moment calls on us all—not just to reflect—but to …
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May 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Workplace sexual harassment breeds silence and exclusion. Despite laws in place, victims are reluctant to come forward for fear of reprisal. #Union spaces MUST be places where survivors feel safe, supported and able seek help without fear of retaliation or judgment.
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Join D18OSSTF May 22nd for a forum on education with local leaders and frontline #Edworkers. Learn about issues affecting local schools. Advocate for system needs. Protect public education in Ontario. #saveourschools #Dontshortchangeeducation #StrengthenOntario
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Join D18OSSTF May 22nd for a forum on education with local leaders and frontline #Edworkers. Learn about issues affecting local schools. Advocate for system needs. Protect public education in Ontario. #saveourschools #Dontshortchangeeducation #StrengthenOntario
Students and colleagues with mental health or addiction struggles often wear an “I’m fine” mask to get through their day and avoid stigma. Over time, constant masking can lead to other or worsened mental and physical health concerns. Let's #unmaskMentalHealth. Support @cmhanationalacsm.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Students and colleagues with mental health or addiction struggles often wear an “I’m fine” mask to get through their day and avoid stigma. Over time, constant masking can lead to other or worsened mental and physical health concerns. Let's #unmaskMentalHealth. Support @cmhanationalacsm.bsky.social
🚩Over 40% of Ontario school boards declared deficits in their most recent budgets.
Help OSSTF/FEESO lead the charge in addressing the system-wide funding gap.👇🏽
osstfupdate.ca/2025/04/25/p...
Help OSSTF/FEESO lead the charge in addressing the system-wide funding gap.👇🏽
osstfupdate.ca/2025/04/25/p...
Petition Drive: Pressurizing Public Support for Public Education Funding
Take Action Today! Petition Drive: Pressurizing Public Support for Public Education Funding OSSTF/FEESO has engaged in a provincial petition drive for both members and community supporters to sign…
osstfupdate.ca
May 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🚩Over 40% of Ontario school boards declared deficits in their most recent budgets.
Help OSSTF/FEESO lead the charge in addressing the system-wide funding gap.👇🏽
osstfupdate.ca/2025/04/25/p...
Help OSSTF/FEESO lead the charge in addressing the system-wide funding gap.👇🏽
osstfupdate.ca/2025/04/25/p...
The OSSTF Benefits Survey is live!
Your feedback helps shape the future of the benefits plan. This survey closes midnight May 7th.
Prizes for those who complete the survey:
• 20 x $25 gift cards
• 10 x $50 gift cards
• 4 x $100 gift cards
Survey link has been sent to the email address OTIP uses.
Your feedback helps shape the future of the benefits plan. This survey closes midnight May 7th.
Prizes for those who complete the survey:
• 20 x $25 gift cards
• 10 x $50 gift cards
• 4 x $100 gift cards
Survey link has been sent to the email address OTIP uses.
May 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The OSSTF Benefits Survey is live!
Your feedback helps shape the future of the benefits plan. This survey closes midnight May 7th.
Prizes for those who complete the survey:
• 20 x $25 gift cards
• 10 x $50 gift cards
• 4 x $100 gift cards
Survey link has been sent to the email address OTIP uses.
Your feedback helps shape the future of the benefits plan. This survey closes midnight May 7th.
Prizes for those who complete the survey:
• 20 x $25 gift cards
• 10 x $50 gift cards
• 4 x $100 gift cards
Survey link has been sent to the email address OTIP uses.
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May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Today is dedicated to honouring the thousands of lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.
Today is dedicated to honouring the thousands of lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.
May 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Today is dedicated to honouring the thousands of lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.
Today is dedicated to honouring the thousands of lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.
#DYK that 95 years ago in 1930, #OSSTF created Education Week to bring awareness and support for public education to the public?
We proudly celebrate our members' invaluable work in our schools, neighbourhoods, and communities.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to public edcuation.
We proudly celebrate our members' invaluable work in our schools, neighbourhoods, and communities.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to public edcuation.
May 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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"Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained." — Helen Keller
May 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained." — Helen Keller
Nominations for D18 #OSSTF Vice-President and D18 OSSTF Treasurer close tomorrow!
Interested in a leadership role in your local union? Don't hesitate. Apply today!
Interested in a leadership role in your local union? Don't hesitate. Apply today!
April 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Nominations for D18 #OSSTF Vice-President and D18 OSSTF Treasurer close tomorrow!
Interested in a leadership role in your local union? Don't hesitate. Apply today!
Interested in a leadership role in your local union? Don't hesitate. Apply today!
OSSTF D18 members join us tomorrow for free food, drinks, and great conversation. Trustees have been invited to hear directly from frontline educators. Attend the location most convenient for you.🍻
Guelph: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at Which Craft
Orangeville: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at the Taphouse
Guelph: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at Which Craft
Orangeville: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at the Taphouse
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April 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
OSSTF D18 members join us tomorrow for free food, drinks, and great conversation. Trustees have been invited to hear directly from frontline educators. Attend the location most convenient for you.🍻
Guelph: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at Which Craft
Orangeville: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at the Taphouse
Guelph: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at Which Craft
Orangeville: Apr. 25th (3:30-5:00) at the Taphouse
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Membres du personnel des écoles publiques du 🇨🇦, aidez-nous à découvrir les causes de l’attrition en éducation.
📝 Répondez au sondage Parachute et courez la chance de gagner un prix!
Le sondage du printemps 2025 se déroule jusqu’au 14 mai.
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📝 Répondez au sondage Parachute et courez la chance de gagner un prix!
Le sondage du printemps 2025 se déroule jusqu’au 14 mai.
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April 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Membres du personnel des écoles publiques du 🇨🇦, aidez-nous à découvrir les causes de l’attrition en éducation.
📝 Répondez au sondage Parachute et courez la chance de gagner un prix!
Le sondage du printemps 2025 se déroule jusqu’au 14 mai.
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📝 Répondez au sondage Parachute et courez la chance de gagner un prix!
Le sondage du printemps 2025 se déroule jusqu’au 14 mai.
survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50302184/...