OSSTF/FEESO

Care counts, and so does action! Join the Care Counts Rally on Oct. 29, at 12 p.m. on the South Lawn at Queen’s Park to call for fair compensation, decent work, and the funding needed to build a high-quality early learning and child care system. RSVP & add your support: events.aeceo.ca/2026_rally

Test ballot is now OPEN! Log in to practise the voting process ahead of the central strike vote which opens November 6. Bonus: everyone who participates is automatically entered into a draw for one of five $100 gift cards 🎁 The test ballot closes Friday, October 30 at 9 p.m.

#OSSTF members in the school board sector: test ballot opens tomorrow at 8:30 am. It runs Oct. 26–30 so take a few minutes this week to practise logging in & voting before the central strike vote begins Nov. 6. Everyone who participates will be entered into a draw for one of five $100 gift cards 🎁

“People across the province are sending a clear message to the Ford government: Ontario’s students deserve better, and publicly funded education is worth investing in.” Read more about the rallies and what education workers are fighting for: bit.ly/4jFEDUi #OSSTF #OntEd #OntEdUnited

14 days to go. A high turnout and a strong YES vote will show the government how serious #OSSTF members in the school board sector are about winning a fair deal and defending the public education system Ontario students deserve. The central strike vote runs November 6–16.

IMPORTANT CENTRAL STRIKE VOTE UPDATE 🚨 #OSSTF members in the school board sector: Important central strike vote information has just been sent to your inbox. Please check your email for the latest bargaining bulletin.

Safety is the foundation of learning. No student, teacher, or education worker should have to accept violence as part of their school day. That’s why addressing violence and creating safer schools is a key #OSSTF bargaining priority.

21 days to go. In just three weeks, OSSTF/FEESO school board members will begin casting their strike votes. A high turnout and a strong YES vote will give the #OSSTF bargaining team a strong mandate at the table. The central strike vote runs November 6–16. #OntEd #OntEdUnited

Less than 2 weeks away! On Sat., Oct. 24, education workers, families, and communities are coming together at five rallies across Ontario to support strong publicly funded education. 📍 London 📍 Ottawa 📍 Sudbury 📍 Toronto 📍 Thunder Bay 🕐 1 p.m. 👉🏽 Register here: bit.ly/Together4Ed #OSSTF #OntEd

28 days to go. OSSTF/FEESO school board members: four weeks from today, on Friday, November 6, you will be asked to cast your strike vote to give your bargaining team a strong mandate at the table. The central strike vote will run from November 6–16. #OntEd #OntEdUnited

Proper staffing is a key #OSSTF bargaining priority. Staffing shortages mean fewer supports for students and greater pressure on the teachers and education workers who are already being asked to do more with less. We are fighting for proper staffing + better working conditions!

The Ford gov was warned for years about serious problems w/ #OSAP spending at private career colleges. Instead of addressing those concerns early, the province let the problem grow, then introduced sweeping OSAP cuts that hurt students across Ontario’s public colleges & universities: bit.ly/4i9kHa3

Are you going? On Saturday, October 24, education workers, families, and communities are coming together at five rallies across Ontario to support strong publicly funded education. 📍 London 📍 Ottawa 📍 Sudbury 📍 Toronto 📍 Thunder Bay 🕐 1 p.m. 👉🏽 Register here: bit.ly/Together4Ed #OSSTF #OntEd

Strike votes are coming up November 6–16. What should every #OSSTF member understand before casting their ballot? Check out episode #6 of Education Forum: The Podcast to learn how a strong strike vote mandate gives members more power at the bargaining table: underfunded.ca/podcast/

As the numbers keep ticking by, so do the days without a contract... 32 days later, teachers, education workers, and students are still waiting for meaningful bargaining. #OSSTF #DaysWithoutAContract

Oct. 24 is getting closer. Have you registered yet? Across Ontario, education unions are bringing members, families, & communities together for five regional rallies for publicly funded education in London, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, & Toronto. Register today 👉🏽 bit.ly/Together4Ed #OntEdUnited

Toronto Life just published a deep dive into what’s happening inside the #TDSB under provincial supervision. The Ford gov't says the problem is overspending. But as Toronto Life reports, “most experts argue that the TDSB actually suffers from chronic underfunding": bit.ly/4hn5cw0 #OSSTF #OntEd

Take action to protect workers’ right to strike. The federal government has introduced legislation that could give it new powers to end legal strikes, weakening workers’ bargaining power. Send a message to your MP & tell them to protect the right to strike: bit.ly/47nYzn8 #OSSTF #CanLab #CdnPoli

Congrats to #OSSTF member Sharon on her OTIP Teaching Award 🏆 Sharon helped build her school’s barbering program from a student club into a credit-bearing course, creating hands-on learning opportunities that have helped students build skills and pathways into careers. 🎥: bit.ly/4y8ICNj

Missed the registration deadline? You may still be able to join us this fall. Limited spaces are still available in select #OSSTF AQ courses for the Fall 2026 session. If you’re interested in registering, contact aq-registration@osstf.ca to ask about course availability and registration options.

25 days without a contract. Since asking for early bargaining in March, the Ford government’s actions have stalled actual bargaining. Teachers, education workers, and students deserve FAR better. #OSSTF is ready to send a clear message: enough is enough. #OntEd #DaysWithoutAContract

IMPORTANT BARGAINING UPDATE 🚨 #OSSTF School Board Members: Important bargaining information has just been sent to your inbox. Please check your email for the latest bargaining bulletin.

Joignez-vous à #OSSTF #FEESO pour célébrer et reconnaître les énormes contributions des Franco-Ontariens 👏🏽 La riche diversité de notre province est une de ses plus grandes forces et sa richesse est en partie attribuable aux contributions des Francophone de l’Ontario.

Our members’ working conditions are our students’ learning conditions. In the latest Education Forum: The Podcast, #OSSTF Associate General Secretary Dave Barrowclough shares why the realities our members face every day must be heard at the bargaining table. Full episode: underfunded.ca/podcast/

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 24 Across Ontario, teachers, education workers, & communities are coming together to stand up for publicly funded education ✊🏽 Join us at one of five regional rallies: 📍 London 📍 Ottawa 📍 Sudbury 📍 Thunder Bay 📍 Toronto More details to come! #OSSTF #OntEdUnited

Missed the registration deadline? You may still be able to join us this fall. Limited spaces are still available in select #OSSTF AQ courses for the Fall 2026 session. If you’re interested in registering, contact aq-registration@osstf.ca to ask about course availability and registration options.

APPLY for the #OSSTF Equity Mentorship Program! 2-year opportunity for up to 10 equity-deserving members to build skills & gain hands-on experience in union work. Members who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, and/or Racialized are encouraged to apply. See D/BU #017/2026−2027 for more info.

18 days without a contract. Teachers, education workers, and students deserve better than continued delays and stall tactics from the Ford government. #OSSTF #DaysWithoutAContract

SURVEY: Help shape research on school violence in Ontario. OSSTF/FEESO is encouraging K-12 members - teachers & education workers - to take part in a new study on educators’ experiences with school violence, prevention policies, and reporting practices. More info: bit.ly/4a9mmYT #OSSTF #OntEd

APPLY for the #OSSTF Equity Mentorship Program! 2-year opportunity for up to 10 equity-deserving members to build skills & gain hands-on experience in union work. Members who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, and/or Racialized are encouraged to apply. See D/BU #017/2026−2027 for more info.

ATTENTION #OSSTF School Board Members: Check your email! The latest Bargaining Bulletin was sent today to members subscribed to our mailing list. This update provides information on the ongoing OLRB process and where things currently stand.

Less than 2 weeks til #RiverRun2026! On Sept 23, Grassy Narrows youth, elders & community members will lead 1000's through Toronto in the fight for mercury justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and environmental justice. Join them at Grange Park at 12 pm. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/river...

Attn #OSSTF School Board Members: Check your email! The latest Bargaining Bulletin was sent today to members subscribed to our mailing list. Didn't receive an email from us? Check your spam folder and make sure your contact information is up to date: bit.ly/3T8TlrB

As students, education workers & teachers are back in school, every classroom should have the ppl & supports students need to succeed. That’s why #OSSTF is fighting for proper staffing + better working conditions to help recruit & retain the education workers & teachers students rely on every day.

As many students head back to class today, we’re also marking #InternationalLiteracyDay. At the bargaining table, we're fighting for better working and learning conditions, so our members can continue giving students everything they need to thrive 🙌🏽 #OntEd #OSSTF

APPLY for the #OSSTF Equity Mentorship Program! 2-year opportunity for up to 10 equity-deserving members to build skills & gain hands-on experience in union work. Members who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, and/or Racialized are encouraged to apply. See D/BU #017/2026−2027 for more info.

De-streaming was supposed to create more equitable classrooms. But w/out smaller classes, educators are being asked to meet increasingly complex needs without the resources to do it. #OSSTF is fighting for class size protections because every student deserves the time & support they need to thrive.

This Labour Day weekend, join workers and community members at a #LabourDay event near you! Check out the QR code for dates, locations, and details for events happening across Ontario. Come out with your fellow #OSSTF members to celebrate the strength and solidarity of the labour movement.

Under the Ford gov't, #OntEd schools are getting less funding per student than they did 8 yrs ago. After inflation, per-student funding is $220 lower than it was in 2018 — a shortfall of $453M this school yr alone. That means fewer resources in schools, even as student needs continue to grow.

Parents understand challenges in #OntEd: limited resources, growing workloads & increasingly complex classes. #OSSTF President Martha Hradowy spoke with CityNews about the disappointment of starting a new school yr w/out new agreements, despite our calls to begin bargaining in March: bit.ly/3UnFEFY

#OSSTF members 7 leaders were out across Ontario this weekend, standing together w/ education workers, families & allies to defend public education. After yrs of Ford gov't cuts, education workers across unions & communities sent a clear message on Sat: enough is enough! #OSSTF #OntEd #OntEdUnited

Buy Canadian. Buy union-made. As Canadian workers face growing pressure from U.S. tariffs, we can use our purchasing power to make a difference. Check out @canadianlabour.bsky.social's 'Buy Union' guide & support Canadian workers, unionized jobs, & our communities: canadianlabour.ca/buy-union/

A strong strike vote is about power at the bargaining table. In episode #6 of Education Forum: The Podcast, #OSSTF Associate General Secretary, Dave Barrowclough explains why a strong strike vote mandate sends a clear message that members are serious about defending #OntEd: underfunded.ca/podcast/

Just 17 days left! The final countdown is on. While the gov't refuses to move forward with bargaining on issues where the central/local split has already been agreed, #OSSTF remains ready to bargain for a fair deal for Ontario’s students, teachers & education workers. #FinalCountdownFriday #OntEd

Fight for Education - Sat. Aug. 29! #OSSTF members, families, and supporters are encouraged to join a local rally and stand up for the strong, well-funded public education system every student deserves. Find an event near you: protestdougford.com

This Int'l Youth Day, we’re focused on the students who inspire our work every day, from early learning to post-secondary. They deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential! That’s why we’re fighting for the smaller classes, qualified staff, and supports that students need to thrive.

A strong education system depends on stability. Secure, sustainable jobs help schools recruit and retain qualified teachers and education workers, creating consistency and stronger supports for students. That's what #OSSTF is fighting for at the bargaining table.

Ontario students are carrying some of the highest debt levels in Canada. Changes to OSAP have reduced access to non repayable grants and increased reliance on loans, leaving many students with significant debt after graduation.

24 days to go... The countdown has entered its final month! OSSTF/FEESO remains committed to meaningful bargaining and improving the learning and working conditions Ontario's schools that staff need and students deserve. #FinalCountdownFriday #OntEd #OSSTF

Today's classrooms are more diverse and more complex than ever before. Students deserve the supports they need to succeed, and teachers and education workers deserve the resources to meet those needs. That's why #OSSTF is fighting for better supports for every learner at the bargaining table.