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D18 OSSTF
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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
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
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
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
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
June 2, 2025 at 6:35 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
June 2, 2025 at 6:19 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.
May 23, 2025 at 7:18 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
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 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
May 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#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.
May 5, 2025 at 7:30 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!
April 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Hey D18 members! Are you coming to the District 18 AGM next month?

Got a motion you want to bring forward?

On-time motions for amendments to our constitution and bylaws are due tomorrow, April 15th.
April 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It's AGM season. 🤩 If you are a member of District 18 OSSTF, you are welcome to participates in our Annual General Meetings on May 15th in Elora. 🫶🏽 Attend as a delegate for your bargaining unit to vote on motions and elected positions. Food and drink will be provided.🙋🏽‍♀️
April 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📣The Annual General Meeting for D18 is May 15th.
✏️On-time Motions are due April 15th.
💡Any D18 members with ideas for how to run the District more effectively or for District initiatives, workgroups, pd, or policies can contact the District with their idea and we will help them write their motion.
April 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Hey There📣#D18OSSTF! The District Vice President and District Treasurer positions are up for election at this year's AGM🗳️ D18 Members looking for a leadership role in their local union are encouraged to put forward their names. 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏿 Nominations close May 1st. Elections to be held May 15th in Elora.
March 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
@d18osstf.bsky.social📣Presents: And Then What Happened….The Untold Stories of Black Canadian History 🤩 - Thursday, March 27th. All members welcome to this free bring-a-friend event. Contact CJ Lopez for details.
March 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM