@osstf.bsky.social Provincial and OSSTF District 16 York Region joined together to ‘Walk So Kids Can Talk’ with Kids Help Phone @kidshelpphone.bsky.social Proudly showing our support for Youth Mental Health and helping ensure young people have a place to turn when they need it most.

Across York Region, Secondary School Teachers and Education Workers gathered together for the April 29th Education Day of Action 🔴💪🟣 We stand in solidarity and unity in demanding better for publicly funded education in Ontario. #RedForEd #osstf #onted #YorkRegion

Episode 3 of Education Forum: The Podcast is out now. Whether you’re familiar with de-streaming or this is the first you’re learning about it, this episode’s for you. Check it out now: underfunded.ca#podcast Got any feedback or ideas for what’s next? Email [email protected]

On April 29, 255,000+ teachers & education workers across Ontario are taking action ✊🏽 Teachers & ed workers across Ontario will wear red & purple in a united Day of Action for the schools & campuses students deserve. Stronger together. Stronger for students: bit.ly/4e6QY0V #OSSTF #OntEd #Red4Ed

More voices are speaking out against Bill 101. Today, #OSSTF joined @chandrapasma.bsky.social#OSSTF& education advocates at Queen’s Park to raise concerns about legislation that concentrates power, weakens local voice & ignores the real issues facing public education. Students & staff deserve better.

Teachers and education workers across Ontario are coming together. 📆 April 29 is a province-wide Day of Action. ✊ Join us as we come together to defend publicly funded education. Wear red. Show your solidarity. Be part of the action. #OSSTF #Red4Ed #OntEd #OntEdUnited

🚨 CUPE 1196 & OSBCU condemn York Region District School Board’s plan to cut 78 caretaker & trades jobs (~6% of staff). Cuts put school safety, cleanliness & student learning and workers at risk. #FundPublicEducation

Updated: The 1196 rally will be happening at 60 Wellington West (instead of East). Please share the updated rally flyer and support CUPE 1196 members who are facing layoffs at the end of this year.

York Region! Aurora!

Episode 2 of Education Forum: The Podcast is out now. From student needs to working conditions, it’s got the answers members need. Check it out here: underfunded.ca#podcast What should we discuss next? Let us know by emailing [email protected]

A strong local collective agreement starts with a strong team preparing the framework! Thanks to the D16 T/OT Collective Bargaining Committee comprised of the Negotiations Com. & reps from schools/workplaces. We look forward to engaging the membership shortly with our local bargaining survey 📋

Planning to Retire Soon? Attend our in-person Retirement & Pension Workshop on April 27th, in partnership with @EducatorsFG @OTIP_Insurance and OSSTF D16. Pre-registration is required and dinner provided. Check your March 25th D16 weekly email for details. #osstf #yrdsb

It’s long overdue! Time to properly fund our public schools including special education so our students can receive the education and educational resources they deserve. ⏰ Time’s up Paul and Doug! #osstf #onted #onpoli #yorkregion #fundourschools

A huge thank you to the 44 District 16 representatives attending the #OSSTF Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly (AMPA) in Toronto!

The Underfunded and Over It campaign is gaining momentum, and #OSSTF members across the province are signing up to take part. Sign up by tomorrow, March 6, to receive campaign stickers in the mail. Two stickers included, one to keep and one to share. underfunded.ca #OSSTF

Over 500 teachers applied to the Minister of Education to be a member of his advisory body. Every single request was ignored ... he chose economists instead!

Ontario’s 5 major #OntEd unions are united in calling for early bargaining! Teachers & education workers see firsthand how underfunding is affecting students. Ontario's publicly funded education system must be properly supported so every student can learn, grow, and thrive: bit.ly/46AZAZ5#OntEd#OSSTF

Doug Ford said it: “The best information we get, is from frontline teachers who call us up…to all the educators, continue sending us information.” Let’s tell him what our students need: (416) 325-1941 or [email protected]

Students are being asked to pay more & take on more debt. Ford’s new tuition framework increases costs while shifting OSAP support from grants to loans. That makes post-secondary less accessible for students. Get involved & take action with the @ontariondp.bsky.social's new campaign: saveosap.ca

Today is #PinkShirt Day. Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. We need to continue to cultivate a community of kindness and nurture a sense of belonging our spaces. Learn how to support directly and indirectly➡️www.pinkshirtday.ca

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

STATEMENT: Support staff keep post-secondary institutions running. #OSSTF stands with OSSTF/FEESO District 35 – Brock University Support Staff in the face of proposed layoffs and restructuring marked by uncertainty and a lack of transparency. Full statement: bit.ly/3MmcyCX

It's #YRDSB board meeting night so for the next few hours I will be posting updates from the meeting in this thread. If you would prefer to login to watch, you can do so at this link: www.youtube.com/live/TrmeE9p...

February is #BlackHistoryMonth. 2026 marks 30 yrs of Canada’s official recognition. We celebrate Black brilliance, leadership, and resilience, while recommitting to dismantling anti-Black racism in our schools, workplaces, and our union, not just in February, but 365 days a year. 🔗 bit.ly/49VdDJG

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, OSSTF/FEESO honours the millions murdered by the Nazi regime and all who were targeted by hate. We recommit to education, remembrance, and standing against antisemitism and all forms of racism. #WeRemember

OSSTF D16 T/OT is currently accepting applications for the position of 2nd Negotiator. Pls note that this position is not a full time-release position but may include some release days during bargaining. Apply before Fri, Feb 6th at 3:00 pm. More info @ www.osstfd16.on.ca

Every year, #OSSTF recognizes many Members, Districts & Bargaining Units for the outstanding work that they do on behalf of the Federation & our Members. Deadlines for these awards are fast approaching – most are due on Jan 31, 2026. Details in D/BU #75 2025-2026/ or bit.ly/49WZRaJ

Bill 33 may already be creating a culture of fear in #OntEd schools. As quoted in the news, Muna Kadri, President of @osstfd16t-ot.bsky.social, warns that the Ford govt’s new powers over school boards are silencing debate and undermining local democracy. #OSSTF www.auroratoday.ca/local-news/w...

The Ministry of Ed is assembling an expert advisory body “to review the province’s approach to student assessment". The minister stated he is looking for experts. Front line educators are the experts. Use the link below to let him know you’re up for the task! actionnetwork.org/letters/mini...

Congratulations to D16 T/OT Rep Carmella Goodridge for being named an honouree of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women of 2026. This honour is a testament to the dedication and commitment that Carmella exhibits in her work everyday to support members! 🏅⭐💯

District 16 T/OT members are supporting the #YorkRegion community this winter season by donations to York Region Food Banks, @kidshelpphone.bsky.social, as well as supporting over 11 families through the Winter Warmth Program by the Women's Centre of York Region.

Today, @osstf.bsky.social District 16 is proud to honour International Human Rights Day. Every year, OSSTF D16 holds a Human Rights Day poster competition to help share awareness of global human rights. Below is last years chosen poster from Yuning, student @yrdsb.bsky.social Thornlea SS.

Another fantastic year of local submissions to the @osstf_feeso Student Achievement Awards! Thank you to all the students and supporting staff members who contributed as well as the CPAC judging panel. Well done District 16!

Today, #OSSTF recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Many of our members, students, & families live w/ disabilities & enrich our communities & our lives ❤️  We honour them & commit to removing barriers so everyone can participate fully & equitably in society. #IDPD #IDPD2025

OSSTF D16 T/OT would like to congratulate the @yrdsb.bsky.social trustees elected to roles at this evenings Inaugural Board Mtg: ⬇️

Today, #OSSTF honours #WorldAIDSDay ❤️ Since 1988, this day has united ppl in challenging stigma, advancing human rights, & remembering lives lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.  The red ribbon remains a reminder of our shared responsibility to build safe, inclusive, & stigma-free schools & communities.

REMINDER - When an inclement weather day is called, schools will remain open to students. The decision is made by 6 am & messages will follow. Please monitor local media, social media & our website. More: www2.yrdsb.ca/preparing-wi... youtu.be/O-NDoRfp07M?...

Today and every day, we stand with survivors and work to end gender-based violence in all its forms. 🧡The United Nations has a campaign entitled 'UNITE To End Violence Against Women Campaign'. Learn more at bit.ly/4pjUl6V   #EndViolenceAgainstWomen  #OrangeTheWorld

Ontario’s water belongs to us - not corporations! Visit www.keepwaterpublic.ca to learn more and email your MPP today!

Today we honour the memory of trans and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost to violence. We commit to building a world where all trans people can live freely and safely. 🕯️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance

JOINT STATEMENT: Ontario's Education Unions Warn Against Passage of Bill 33! #Bill33 will be passed despite opposition from ed workers, parents, & students. Ontario’s education unions are united in condemning this harmful legislation + its impact on democracy & #OntEd: bit.ly/3KamYVh#Bill33#OntEd#OSSTF #OnPoli

Thank you to Owner, Asama Elsekely and Right-Hand-Man, Karl, of Fresh Co (Oshawa: Simcoe & Winchester) for their support and generous donations to the #OSSTF D16 Black Caucus with their Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

The #OSSTF D16 Black Caucus is proud to support 2 organizations in York Region, NACCA and YRAACC, with their Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica. #CommunityUnity

📣 OSSTF/FEESO members — get your red shirts ready for Nov 18! With Bill 33 set to pass, we’re asking everyone to wear #RedForEd to show support for strong, well-funded public education. This connects us with educators in Alberta & across Canada taking action ✊🏽 Share your photos + tag #OSSTF ❤️📚

Call for Submissions for Education Forum! #OSSTF members are invited to submit a proposal or article (approx. 1500 words) exploring the topic of book banning and censorship in education. 📆 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025 📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

@osstf.bsky.social District 16 CPAC reps attending the Communications Political Action Committee Regional Conference to Fight for Public Education!

We need to fire the manager of Ford's Cutters, get rid of the whole team and instead Fund Our Schools

Planning to Retire Soon? Attend our in-person Retirement & Pension Workshop on Nov 25th, in partnership with Educators Financial Group and Provincal @osstf.bsky.social Pre-registration is required and dinner provided. Check your Oct 29th weekly email for details. #osstf #yrdsb

Red For Ed in York Region! Over the past 8 years, the ON Gov has underfunded K-12 schools by $6.3 billion (CCPA). Ontario also ranks last in CAN for per-pupil funding in post secondary (CBC). Shameful! Education workers are uniting together to say fund our schools!!! @osstf.bsky.social