Teachers’ Executive Meeting

Open to members of the T/OTBU Bargaining Unit Executive

Negotiation Prep Team Meeting

Open to members of the T/OTBU NPT

Dinner & Meeting at 3:00 pm

Annual General Meeting of the Teachers’/Occasional Teachers’ Bargaining Unit

Open to all teacher and occasional teacher members

June Collective Bargaining Committee Meeting

Open to Branch CBC Reps

Dinner at 5:15

Meeting at 5:45

OSSTF District 24 will have a table at tri-Pride in Willow River Park (aka Victoria Park) on Saturday, June 6 from 12 - 8 pm!

This year marks the 30th anniversary of tri-Pride; a milestone rooted in resilience, advocacy, and community care across Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. This year’s theme, THE LIGHT IS COMING, emerges in response to a time that has been marked by grief, uncertainty, and renewed challenges for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities both locally and globally.

Learn more here - see you there!

June Meeting of the D24 Human Rights Committee

Open to all District 24 members from every bargaining unit

Feeling like you’re missing a “spring” in your step at this point in the school year? 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.

With the warmer weather here, we’ll also be taking things up a notch by hosting some yard games outside on the patio of D24 office!

After the games wrap up, we’ll head over to a local establishment to keep the evening going with delicious bites and refreshing drinks. This will be another great opportunity to unwind, catch up with colleagues, and celebrate the year together.

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.

We hope to see you there!

Register HERE!

Negotiation Prep Team Meeting

Open to members of the T/OTBU NPT

Dinner & Meeting at 3:00 pm

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, Chief Negotiator, TBU Officer, and the current OT Committee.  

Connect with other Occasional Teachers!

REGISTER HERE

May Teachers’ Council Meeting

Open to Branch Staff Presidents and Branch Staff Reps

Dinner at 3:30

Meeting at 4

REGISTER HERE!

Join us for a FREE full day tournament, with lunch provided!

6 TEAMS - sign up early!

10 players per team (minimum 4 female) - smaller groups please email d24tbuengagement@gmail.com to see if we can help out

Teams will need to bring: gloves, batting helmets

All teachers who received a Redundancy Letter following the April Staffing Process and who will be on the WRDSB Recall List for September 2026 are invited.

Please come to learn more about the Staffing Process for Surplus/Redundant Teachers on the Recall List and financial support/advice available from Educators Financial Group (EFG).

Come, express your concerns, and get your questions answered.

Following the meeting we will go to Waterloo Brewing for some food and refreshments.

REGISTER HERE

Meeting of the OSSTF D24 District Executive Committee.

Open to members of the District Executive Committee.

Teachers’ Executive Meeting

Open to members of the T/OTBU Bargaining Unit Executive

May Meeting of the D24 Status of Women Committee

Open to all District 24 members from every bargaining unit

Vote for Teachers’/Occasional Teachers’ Bargaining Unit Vice President

Contract Teachers/LTOs: Vote at your school site

Daily OTs: Vote at any school site or the D24 Office (9am - 4pm)

Presented by Educators’ Financial Group

A supportive workshop dedicated to strengthening financial well-being, this session is designed to provide women with the practical tools and confidence needed to navigate their financial journeys with clarity and independence.

Financial health is about more than just numbers; it’s about creating security and agency at every stage of life. This workshop will explore essential strategies for building a solid foundation, including: proactive budgeting, managing debt, saving for the future. and life-stage planning

Register for Session A: 1 - 2:30 pm

Register for Session B: 4 - 5:30 pm

REGISTER HERE

The D24 Human Rights Committee presents this free screening of the 2026 Academy Award-nominated documentary-fiction hybrid film

January 29, 2024: Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call.

A 5-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue.

While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her.

Her name was Hind Rajab.

Annual General Meeting of the Teachers’/Occasional Teachers’ Bargaining Unit

Open to all teacher and occasional teacher members

Register HERE

LIVE ON ZOOM!

This is your opportunity to share & engage.

What’s happening? What comes next?

OPEN TO: Workers in education, families and the public.

Stay informed. Share your perspective.

Help shape what’s next.

May Collective Bargaining Committee Meeting

Open to Branch CBC Reps

Dinner at 5:15

Meeting at 5:45

Wear RED and show your support for public education at your worksite!

Negotiation Prep Team Meeting

Open to members of the T/OTBU NPT

Dinner & Meeting at 3:00 pm

April Teachers’ Council Meeting

Open to Branch Staff Presidents and Branch Staff Reps

Dinner at 3:30

Meeting at 4

Teachers’ Executive Meeting

Open to members of the T/OTBU Bargaining Unit Executive

February Meeting of the D24 Human Rights Committee

Open to all District 24 members from every bargaining unit

Negotiation Prep Team Meeting

Open to members of the T/OTBU NPT

Dinner & Meeting at 3:00 pm

REGISTER HERE!

All first and second year Contract Teachers should plan to attend this important event.

Topics will include:

• Order of Placement of Teachers in Schools

• Seniority

• Enrollment Transfers

• Voluntary Transfers

• Right to Return

• Recall of Surplus Teachers

• Job Postings

Food and refreshments will be available starting at 3:00 pm with the meeting at 3:30pm and then socializing until 5:00pm

This HYBRID presentation, available in-person and/or virtually, will include information about the Board’s process, Employment Insurance, and benefits while on leave. Register HERE or email d24tbuofficer@gmail.com for more information!

REGISTER HERE!

Teams of 4 teachers (+ up to 2 alternates)

1 participant MUST have curling experience or participate in Learn to Curl

INCLUDES: 2 games per team, loaner equipment + optional Learn to Curl instruction, dinner + 2 drink tickets

COST: Completely free! (no deposit)

Schedule:

5:30 - 6:30: Learn to Curl

6:30 - 7:15: Dinner

7:15 - 8:45: Curling Round 1

8:45 - 10:15 Curling Round 2

10:15 - 11:00: Social