STATEMENT - No more band-aid solutions: Ford must deliver a real plan to address the #OntEd recruitment + retention crisis

#OSSTF , Elementary Educators & Catholic Teachers call on the province to stop exacerbating the recruitment + retention crisis & work with us to address the problem.

We unite in solidarity with striking CUPE 3903 educators at York University. As teachers, we know first hand that our working conditions are students' learning conditions. It's time for meaningful negotiations for a just resolution. #OnLab #CdnLab #YorkU #YorkU Strike

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We are grateful for the unwavering support of our Union siblings during these challenging times in #OntEd
Your solidarity fuels our resilience Together we will overcome!
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Peel Secondsry Teachers stand in solidarity with the education workers in OPSEU 2100, as they fight for a fair deal that values the critical work they do to support students!

Peel paramedics union is warning if the future of service isn’t made clear, there could be not enough staff to respond to calls by June.
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Today, and every day, we remember them 🌹…

Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara…

Every Dec. 2, #OSSTF honours the Int'l Day for the Abolition of Slavery, reminding us of the tragedy of our shared histories & highlighting the rise of modern slavery. Forced labour + marriage impacts over 50M ppl worldwide. #EndModernSlavery

Learn more: un.org/en/observances…

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“Before I called, I had no idea what I was going to do. Now I have a plan & I know where to start.”

If you are a woman facing abuse, there is an #OSSTF Member you can reach out to for support & resources. Contact your District for more info!

#16Days #EndVAW #ShelterSafe #OSSTF

Today is the Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women & Girls 👭🏽 + the 1st day of the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence ✊🏽

#OSSTF encourages everyone to work together to #EndGBV - learn how you can make a difference by visiting White Ribbon Canada!

OSSTF D19 delegates attending the OFL convention downtown participated in today’s march and rally calling for rent control and affordable housing! #EnoughlsEnough

Congrats to the new leadership team elected at #OFL2023 🎉

TeamIgniteOFL2023 has the vision & passion to build worker #solidarity to defeat #DougFord 's attacks on public services! #OnLab #OSSTF

'Ppl are doing their best to get by, but the students of Ontario deserve better than us getting by...'

#OSSTF Pres. osstfkaren discusses the difficulties that #OntEd staff & students face under the Ford gov's underfunded implementation of de-streaming. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

SPECIAL REPORT: New survey results from People for Education show that the vast majority of schools in Ontario do not have the necessary supports & resources needed to properly implement de-streaming!

De-streaming has been a priority for years, as many reports have shown that streaming…

Today is #RemembranceDay 🕯️ A time to reflect on the freedoms + peace in your life, to remember those who served & sacrificed for all we have today, and advocate for change so those suffering in conflicts can have peace. Now is a time to remember our shared humanity.
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We applaud 👏🏼 the tabling of Bill #C58 that will improve ↗️ the labour code and ban replacement workers. ❌

Replacement workers undermine the bargaining process.
Banning them puts more 💪🏼 in unions and more 💵 with those who make 🇨🇦 a great place to live.
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Ford's shortchanging of #OntEd is making headlines again!

30% of principals say they use “unqualified adults” to tackle staff shortages in schools. Students have been sent home & classes cancelled in order to deal with this govt's staffing crisis. #OSSTF
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OSSTF stands in solidarity w/ ACTRA National as they fight for better wages + working conditions.

Let's help end the shameful 17 month lockout of over 28,000 workers by signing the petition to #BOYCOTT all brands who refuse to pay minimum rates ➡️ bit.ly/3Qs7f39 #CanLab

This week we honour #TreatiesRecognitionWeek !

#OSSTF acknowledges First Nations as the original inhabitants of Turtle Island. Learn more about treaty rights + relationships from #Indigenous Elders + Knowledge Keepers: ontario.ca/page/videos-in…