D18 OSSTF

#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.

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 :
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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

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…

📣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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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…

📣Attn #D18OSSTF members!

Volunteer with OSSTF at the #TorontoCaribeanCarnival this summer. Check out OSSTF Update for details.👇🏾

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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.

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

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

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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).

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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.

📣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.

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…

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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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 …

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

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

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…

🚩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.👇🏽

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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.

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.

#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.

"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!

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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

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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Webinars | Ontario Teachers' Federation

📣Enhancing Classroom Practices with Generative AI
@otffeo.bsky.social April 29th webinar registration is open.
Explore how AI can enhance literacy practices and personalized learning. Training will be provided on ethical considerations and prompt engineering.
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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.

Queen’s University Study: Teachers’ Engagement with Individual Education Plans for Secondary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to endorse an important study being conducted by Alexandra Minuk and Jordan Shurr (Queen’s University Faculty of Education). The researchers are interested in understanding h…

Lots of great Education research happening at Canadian universities. 📚Survey closes for research study on Teacher Engagment with IEPs for students with autism April 15th. ✏️ osstfupdate.ca/2025/03/31/q...

💭 Our kids are facing significant mental health challenges.

Parents and educators are working together to provide every child the support they need.

This election, vote for more mental health support! Vote for our kids!

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#OurKidsCanadasFuture

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.🙋🏽‍♀️