Ontario is heading toward a major teacher shortage. Only 30% of teachers are under 40, and schools struggle daily w/ staff shortages. Years of underfunding and fewer supports are driving people away. Ontario needs a real recruitment plan so students can get the education they deserve. #OntEd #OnPoli

WEEKEND READ: Northwestern Ontario is sounding the alarm on Bill 33 🚨

#OSSTF member Cindy Hayward says it best: “Bill 33 is an assault on local democracy and public education.”
Trustees are elected by and accountable to the public — not partisan interests. #OntEd #OnPoli
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#OntEd families need investment in classrooms — not more bureaucracy 🚫

#OSSTF President @marthahradowy.bsky.social spoke w/ the Toronto Star:
“Where is the money coming from to support these offices?… How does this layer of bureaucracy help get that funding back into the classrooms?”
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#OSSTF was proud to have our ARM (Active Retired Members) from District 12 standing w/ @onthealthcoalition.bsky.social & concerned Ontarians at Queen’s Park today — filling the public galleries & sending a clear msg: health care belongs to the ppl! Privatization has no place in our public system 🚫

Great news!

You have until November 7th to complete the #OSSTF Bargaining Survey.

Check your email to complete the survey today & help shape our next round of bargaining. Survey was emailed to all active members on Oct. 3 - didn’t get it? Update your contact info here: bit.ly/3VoRuNk

1 in 5 Ontario workers earn less than a living wage — and it’s women & racialized workers who are hit hardest.

Instead of investing in people, the PC government keeps cutting... Ontario deserves FAR better than a race to the bottom. #OSSTF #OntEd #OnPoli

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What’s happening in Alberta should alarm us all! The government is using the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work—overriding Charter rights.

#OSSTF stands with @albertateachers.bsky.social and all workers defending collective bargaining ✊🏽 bit.ly/3JuUa9w

Bill 33 is a threat to Ontario’s public schools:

❌ Less funding
❌ Less local voice
❌ More privatization

Parents, we call on you to join with teachers & education workers in saying NO to Bill 33! #OSSTF #OntEd
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Alberta teachers are on strike because the Smith government has failed students & disrespected educators for FAR too long. #OSSTF & President Martha Hradowy stand with @albertateachers.bsky.social —your fight for respect + public education is our fight too! #Solidarity

#OSSTF Members: Take our Bargaining Priorities Survey and help shape a better future for #OntEd + enter for a chance to win:

$250 gift card
$100 gift card
OSSTF/FEESO Yeti mug

Survey was emailed to all active members on Oct. 3 - didn’t get it? Update your contact info here: bit.ly/3VoRuNk

“I only got hit 6 times today, so it was a really good day.”

Fran Van Gent, #OSSTF President of Educational Support Staff in Greater Essex, highlights how support staff care for students every day despite violence & challenges due to provincial underfunding. www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...

LAST CHANCE to apply for a french as a second language grant!

Deadline is Oct. 16th to apply for the OTF Professional Development Grant - #OSSTF education worker and teacher members are eligible to apply!

Learn more & apply at bit.ly/4eN8qV8

Solidarity in action 💪🏽

#OSSTF President Martha Hradowy joined @cupescfp.bsky.social National President Mark Hancock and OSBCU - CSCSO President Joe Tigani at the CUPE National Convention today — standing united against privatization and attacks on public services. #Solidarity

Bill 33 = less local democracy in our schools ❌

For 200+ years, trustees have been elected to represent parents & communities. This bill would silence that voice and give more power to the Ford government. Parents: your voice matters. Say NO to Bill 33: bit.ly/4gZ2DOJ

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Today is International Day of the Girl - a time to celebrate and honour girls. The UN's theme for 2025 is ‘The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis’.

Girls are asking to be seen not only for the challenges they face, but for who they are and the solutions they bring.

“We have to remember that we as #CatholicTeachers have power.”

An important reminder from #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal, as he & OECTA Staff Officer Tia Duke kick off this weekend’s virtual Election Readiness Training!

Let’s continue #PoweringChangeTogether!🙏

“I care about you, I care about this community, and I’m showing up for it” – that is the heart of canvassing. #PoweringChangeTogether

#CatholicTeachers thank Donovan Hayden for sharing your expertise and breaking down the practical tools & technical aspects of canvassing!

You’re invited! Join me at my nomination meeting to be your next Ontario NDP candidate in Kitchener South-Hespeler!

Sunday, January 12, 2025 – RSVP here: www.ontariondp.ca/nomination-KSH

#onpoli #ontariondp

Music education matters. What a treat to hear the Royal Conservatory Orchestra perform at Koerner Hall. Kudos to the 219 OSSTF District 34 instructors whose work at the Glenn Gould School builds a richer more beautiful world. Thanks to D34 President Stanley Rosenzweig. #osstf #musiceducation

An amazing show of solidarity and support at the Protect Workers Rights! rally organized by CUPW held outside the constituency office of Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon A number of unions/groups incl IUOE Local 793 CUPE, OSSTF, Ottawa Labour Council, Canadian Labour Congress, USW attended.

Let's have a day!

Tell Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger that you support CUPW in negotiations, that the post office cannot cut its way to growth, and that it must agree to solutions that benefit everyone – including workers:

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#CUPW #canlab #1u #SupportCUPW #cdnpoli #CanadaPostStrike #Strike

Lawn signs! :)