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.

Minister Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, is responsible for a post secondary system where Ontario invests approximately $4.1 billion less than the Canadian average.

31 days to go. Just one month remains until contract expiry! OSSTF/FEESO remains ready to bargain anytime, anywhere, and throughout the summer. #FinalCountdownFriday #OntEd #OSSTF

A healthy school environment benefits everyone. When teachers and education workers feel safe and supported, students are better supported too. #OSSTF is fighting for safer, healthier workplaces because stronger schools and communities start with healthy learning and working environments.

Today's classrooms are very different. Students have more diverse learning needs, greater mental health challenges & more complex support requirements than ever before. Paul Calandra has overseen larger class sizes, fewer supports & growing pressures on schools. Ontario's students deserve better

With just 38 days until contract expiry, OSSTF/FEESO remains ready to meet and bargain whenever the government is prepared to do the same. #FinalCountdownFriday #OntEd #OSSTF

Ontario students deserve schools with enough qualified staff to meet their needs every day. That's why #OSSTF is fighting for working conditions that attract and retain education workers. When schools are properly staffed, students receive better support and schools are stronger for everyone.

#OSSTF Members: Check your email! The latest Bargaining Bulletin has just been sent to members subscribed to our mailing list. Didn't receive it? Check your spam folder and make sure your contact information is up to date: bit.ly/3T8TlrB

While the PCs gathered for a $350-a-ticket fundraiser, education workers had a simple message: Together for publicly funded education 🙌🏽 Because students deserve smaller classes, enough teachers & ed workers, reliable special education supports, & funding that reflects the real needs of our schools.

Just 45 days left... The calendar keeps moving. OSSTF/FEESO remains committed to meaningful bargaining throughout the summer. #FinalCountdownFriday #OSSTF #OntEd

As class sizes grow, students receive less individual attention, classrooms become harder to manage, and teachers have less time to support every learner. That's why #OSSTF is fighting for smaller class sizes. Better learning conditions mean better outcomes for students and Ontario communities.

In Ontario classrooms, students have diverse learning needs, greater mental health challenges & more complex support requirements than ever before. Students require smaller class sizes, increased supports & more investments in qualified edu workers & teachers. Ontario's students deserve better.

52 days to go. Every day matters. OSSTF/FEESO remains ready to meet throughout the summer to address the issues facing Ontario's publicly funded education system. #FinalCountdownFriday #OntEd #OSSTF

Ontario's public education system has lost $6.4 billion since 2018 while students needs have become more complex. 1000's of jobs have been lost, including skilled trades workers, edu assistants, professional student services personnel & teachers. Students deserve a fully funded public edu system.

Students shouldn't have to wait months or years to receive the assessments and supports they need to succeed. That's why #OSSTF is fighting for increased and timely access to special education assessments and the follow-up supports students deserve.

59 days to go. Summer is here. We're sure this government's vacation plans are underway, but OSSTF/FEESO remains ready to bargain anytime, anywhere. #FinalCountdownFriday #OSSTF #OntEd

Every student deserves access to the supports that help them succeed. That's why #OSSTF is fighting for more trained and qualified education workers. Investing in the people who support students means safer schools, stronger learning environments, & better outcomes for students & their communities.

Have you taught a de-streamed Gr. 9 or 10 class in the past 2 yrs? #OSSTF wants to hear about your experience! Your feedback will help strengthen OSSTF's advocacy for #OntEd, identify implementation gaps, & support our work at the bargaining table. Complete the survey by June 30: bit.ly/4anZc2b

#OSSTF's Provincial Executive, staff, and members were thrilled to join thousands of people marching through the streets of Toronto today in celebration of Pride 🌈 Pride is a celebration of the vibrant #2SLGBTQIA+ communities that enrich our schools, workplaces, unions, and neighbourhoods.

66 days to go. Bargaining is underway. Ontario's teachers and education workers are ready to get to work on the challenges facing publicly funded education. #FinalCountdownFriday #OSSTF #OntEd

#OSSTF's Provincial Executive was proud to connect with @osbcu.bsky.social education workers at bargaining today and show our solidarity! We are both fighting for the well-funded schools, strong supports, and frontline staff that Ontario students deserve.

“If you speak with educators, parents, and students in the city, it’s evident the public education system needs fixing.” Deep dive from @thelocal.to into school board supervision, funding, special education, school safety & the growing concerns of students & families across Ontario: bit.ly/4oGwn72

The State of Toronto Schools A Year After the Ford Takeover | The Local

The province promised to fix public education. A year after unprecedented takeovers, it’s delivered less transparency, cuts to programs, and deeper uncertainty for the students who need the most support.

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“There’s already not enough of us helping these kids while their needs continue to grow and our staffing shrinks.” Education workers in York Region are raising concerns about staffing cuts and the impact they could have on student safety, student support, and classroom violence: bit.ly/4vRUC4d

Protesting YRDSB education workers say staffing cuts will increase classroom violence

York Region District School Board says cuts are needed as enrolment continues to decline

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Last night, #OSSTF members and local leaders gathered outside the OCDSB Audit Committee meeting to oppose cuts that will impact students and their families. For too long, school boards have been forced to make impossible choices because of inadequate provincial funding. #OntEd #OnPoli