OSSTF D24 Waterloo - T/OTBU

Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation - District 24 Waterloo - Teachers/Occasional Teachers’ Bargaining Unit

Your Secondary School Teachers’ Union in Waterloo Region Public Schools

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  • NEW T/OTBU VICE PRESIDENT Pam Germann

    Pamela Germann has been elected T/OTBU Vice-President, to begin immediately. Congratulations to both candidates for putting their names forward and running great campaigns!

    Additionally, Chief Negotiator/Grievance Officer Darryl Weber and Treasurer Kris Devaul have been acclaimed to their positions for another term.

  • BREAKING NEWS: Ontario Core Education Funding Misses the Mark

    Once again, the Ford government is substantially underfunding public education, even after the recent Auditor General's report lambasted the Ministry of Education for lack of supports for special education. The report called for an additional $195 per student just to keep up with growing needs, yet the government answered with less than $0.93 per student — leaving school boards nearly $398 million short of what is required to properly fund special education programs.

    Click here to read the full press release.

  • OT Annual Spring Meeting

    All Occasional Teachers are welcome to attend!

    Come to the OSSTF D24 Office for Pizza, Wings, Caesar Salad, Veggies & Dip, and Dessert at 3:30 p.m. 

    Then stay for the meeting at 4:00 p.m., followed by door prizes and socializing on the back deck. 

    On the agenda will be reports from local leaders and your current OT Committee, as well as elections for the 2026-27 OT Committee. Please see the attached document.

    Get to know your President, VP, Chief Negotiator, TBU Officer, Member Engagement Officer, and the current OT Committee.  

    Connect with other Occasional Teachers!

  • Occasional Teachers' Spring Social - Friday May 29, 6-10 pm!

    Join us for our second OT social guaranteed to fill your hunger for food, connection, and competition! Join us at the D24 office for an evening of board games, lighthearted rivalries, and plenty of laughs.

    Snacks, pizza, and non-alcoholic refreshments will be available at the D24 office. There is no cost to attend, but registration in advance is required.

    This event is open to OSSTF Daily Occasional Teachers and LTOs only. Unfortunately, guests are not permitted.

    REGISTER HERE!

  • New Campaign Alert: Underfunded and Over It!

    New OSSTF Campaign: UNDERFUNDED AND OVER IT!

    Starved budgets, crowded classrooms, and poor working conditions have got to go. Our latest campaign reflects just that.

    If you’re feeling underfunded, over it, and ready to take action, join now: underfunded.ca

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