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OSSTF/FEESO represents 60,000+ frontline education workers in Ontario's schools, from JK to post-secondary. Contact us: osstf.on.ca/about-us/contact

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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 3h
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
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Protect workers’ right to strike - Workers Together
Big corporations already have too much power. Now the federal government has introduced a bill that could give it new powers to end legal strikes and weaken workers’ bargaining power, making it easier for companies to keep wages low and harder for you to push back. Make your voice heard: Tell your MP to protect workers’ right to strike and stand together.   We’ve already drafted a letter to your MP. Simply enter your details and send!
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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/
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📅 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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
18 days without a contract. Teachers, education workers, and students deserve better than continued delays and stall tactics from the Ford government. #OSSTF #DaysWithoutAContract
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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...
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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.
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Doing more with less: 10 facts about school funding in Ontario | CCPA
The numbers show that schools and educators in Ontario are being asked to do more with less, and students are paying the price
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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
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Contracts with 2 major unions representing Ontario teachers expire
As contracts with two major unions representing Ontario teachers expire, ETFO and OSSTF, could there be a labour disruption in the upcoming school year? Nick Westoll takes a look at where things stand as students return to the classroom.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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/
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Buy Canadian, Buy Union
A directory of Canadian union-made products and services.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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/
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
#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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Just 45 days left... The calendar keeps moving. OSSTF/FEESO remains committed to meaningful bargaining throughout the summer. #FinalCountdownFriday #OSSTF #OntEd
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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.
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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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
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