Happy Friday! The long weekend is here, and it’s the perfect time to relax, recharge, and celebrate with friends and family. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Victoria Day on Monday. Enjoy every moment! 💜✨

La récente AGA d'OMERS soulève des questions clés. Rejoignez le webinaire SCFP Ontario le 19 mai 2026 à 17h via Zoom https://ow.ly/kQF150YZQiZ 📆🕖 #OMERS #Retraite https://ow.ly/BOPi50YZQj0

The OMERS AGM raised key concerns. Join CUPE ON's May 19 webinar to discuss updates, ask questions, and fight for a stronger pension plan. 📆 May 19, 2026 🕖 5PM 📍 Zoom https://ow.ly/a3iP50YZPSp Follow this link to sign the petition: wepaywewantasay.ca

Ontario’s Auditor General’s report on Special Education confirms a system under serious strain. The report references OSBCU-CSCSO’s survey where 95.8% of EAs/CYWs reported violent or disruptive incidents at work. Independent Auditor's Report: https://ow.ly/VNT950YZaLr #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

Education workers are already doing more with less every day. More cuts mean less support for the students who need it most. Watch Local 4400 President John Weatherup speak to the real impact of these cuts:https://ow.ly/GKtr50YYWs4 #CUPE4400 #OntEd #FundOurSchools

It's Education Worker Wednesday! 💜 Local 7575 made an amazing collage. Send your purple photos from school or worksite to [email protected] to be featured! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #PowerOfPurple

CUPE 1328 and the OSBCU are calling on the province to properly fund education and to immediately reverse these job cuts. “Custodians are essential frontline workers who keep schools clean, safe, and functioning for students and staff... - Carrie Hopper, President of CUPE 1238.

TIMMINS, ON — 95% of CUPE 4681‑02 members voted for strike action after the school board triggered a possible lockout. Workers want a fair first contract — not concessions and threats. It’s time for the board to return to the table and bargain respectfully. #onpoli

CUPE 4154 and OSBCU condemn CDSBEO's staffing cuts harming students and workers. Demand funding and reversal now! “These cuts are a direct attack on the people who keep schools running,” said Trudy Scott, CUPE 4154 President. #onpoli #onted #OSBCU #FundOurSchools

Don't forget to register for our monthly webinars! Register now: https://osbcu-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6dS0yWcWQrywXgmh8jKpKg Here's what we're covering this week:

Today, we honor mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and education workers balancing care at home and work. Your strength and dedication inspire us daily. Thank you! 💜 #OSBCU #PurplePride #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

Hope you are all having a fantastic Education Week❤️! Celebrate with CUPE Local 1734's video capturing the solidarity between teachers and education workers on April 29th! #OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

ETFO, CUPE‑OSBCU & OSSTF/FEESO have urged Minister Calandra to protect play‑based learning. Decades of research show play builds the social, emotional, and cognitive skills kids need. Ontario’s youngest learners deserve evidence‑based education. #onpoli #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

Chronic underfunding has pushed our schools into crisis—staff cuts, rising violence, and impossible workloads. Many see this as part of a broader push toward privatization. CUPE 1734 members took the strike pledge: we’re all ready to fight for safe, well‑staffed public schools!

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Today we honour the Indigenous women, girls, and Two‑Spirit people who should still be here with us. The red dress reminds us to carry their stories forward — with love, respect, and action. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S #OSBCU Picture credit: isn‑https://ow.ly/cJYf50YUYPc#RedDressDay#MMIWG2S#OSBCUd Dress Day

Kicking off Education Week with gratitude! Thank you for the incredible work you do every day — and for standing strong to keep education public. You’re literally helping make tomorrow brighter. 💜❤️ #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

On International Workers’ Day, we honour the workers who fought for the rights many now take for granted. Fair wages. Safe workplaces. Collective bargaining. Public services. None of it came without solidarity. Today, we celebrate that power and recommit to the fights ahead. #MayDay #WorkersRights

INSIDE THE FIGHT: INFO HOUR WEBINAR📢 Job cuts are hitting every corner of education, and workers are feeling the impact. On May 14, we’re breaking down what’s happening, what it means for your school, and how we push back together. Register today: https://ow.ly/SWK050YT2Bf

💜 Check out the creativity from Local 5100! Their purple wave could be seen from a mile away — every shade, every style, all showing powerful solidarity and pride. They absolutely crushed it with their purple gear, and their video is a must‑watch!! #OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

2024-2025 Ontario Autism Coalition survey reveals urgent systemic issues in Ontario schools. Half of IEP accommodations are not consistently followed. Nearly 22,000 students with disabilities did not attend school at all. Read and share: https://ow.ly/uKfI50YT28L #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

💜 Yesterday, Ontario's union leaders and supporters showed incredible solidarity and strength. Joe Tigani shared inspiring words. Solidarity in action moves us forward! #OntEdUnited #Solidarity #StrongerTogether #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

What a day!! Thanks to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and filled Ontario's timelines with unstoppable purple, red, and solidarity. Thank you for standing up for publicly funded education. #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #OntEdUnited #PowerOfPurple #Red4Ed

Today, purple joins red. 255,000 education workers. One fight. 57,000 CUPE education workers are showing up alongside OSSTF, AEFO, ETFO, and OECTA — united for publicly funded, properly staffed public schools across Ontario. The Day of Action is now. We are stronger together. 💜#ontedunited

CUPE 5335 rallied at Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario against staffing cuts—45 layoffs planned, but we won’t back down!#ontedunited #ontedunifie #osbcu #BetterSchoolsBetterTommorrow #PublicEdMatters #BetterSchools #EducationWorkerWednesday #PowerOfPurple

Hier, les membres du SCFP 5335 ont bravé vent et pluie pour s'opposer aux réductions d'effectifs inutiles ! #SCFP5335 #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

April 29 is our day to make public education impossible to ignore. Wear purple and red, start conversations, and show the province public education deserves better. Solidarity is strongest when visible. #ontedunited #ontedunifié #PowerOfPurple #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #Red4Ed

Your new favourite purple shirt is here! 💜 Customize with your local number or logo, pick up at CUPE ON Convention or OSBCU office. Order bulk for price breaks! https://union-store.com/osbcu/product/custom-cotton-tee/ #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

1 day to go! Tomorrow, we unite in PURPLE + RED to support public education. Underfunding and understaffing are hurting our students and schools. Wear PURPLE + RED, talk to coworkers, and show up for public education!! #OntEdUnited #OntEdUnifie

Today we pause to remember every worker who didn’t make it home. The Day of Mourning calls us to action: safety is a right, not a request. #WorkerRights #WorkersDayOfMourning #WorkplaceSafety #CUPE #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

OSBCU President Joe Tigani spoke at Queen’s Park against Bill 101, calling it an attack on local democracy that strips power from elected trustees. Instead of listening to education workers, Minister Calandra chose to cross-examine him: https://ow.ly/qkPp50YQQyo

💜 29 avril = Journée d’action pour l’éducation publique ❤️ Déclaration : Le CSCSO se joint à l’AEFO, l’ETFO, l’OECTA et l’OSSTF pour défendre les élèves et les travailleuses et travailleurs de l’éducation. Portez du mauve et du rouge. Montrez votre soutien ! #ontedunited #ontedunifié

💜 April 29 = Day of Action for Publicly Funded Education ❤️ Statement: OSBCU stands with AEFO, ETFO, OECTA & OSSTF for students and education workers. ✔️ Fund schools ✔️ Staff schools ✔️ Support students Wear purple & red. Show your support! #ontedunited #ontedunifié

2 days to go! On April 29th, Ontario's teachers and education workers unite in a PURPLE + RED wave demanding better publicly funded education. #OntEdUnited #OntEdUnifie #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #PublicEdMatters #EdcuationWorkerWednesday #RedforEd #PowerOfPurple

Only 3 days until education workers unite for a province-wide Day of Action! ✔ Print posters ✔ Share petitions ✔ Wear PURPLE + RED ✔ Stay connected. On April 29, we show Ontario our strength!! #OntEdUnited #OntEdUnifié #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

4 days to go! On April 29, we stand with our teacher affiliates in a province‑wide show of PURPLE + RED. Public education is under attack and understaffing is a crisis. Print the poster, remind coworkers, wear PURPLE + RED, and keep everyone updated. #ontedunited #ontedunifié

The countdown is ON!! In 5 days, we paint the province purple and red. On April 29, more than 255,000 education workers and teachers across Ontario unite! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #ontedunited #ontedunifié 

Lisez cette excellente entrevue de Christine Couture, présidente du SCFP 5335, au sujet des coupures proposées par le CEPEO, visant les travailleuses et travailleurs du SCFP. Restructuration au CEPEO : une « attaque directe » contre le personnel selon le syndicat - ONFR https://ow.ly/tVk250YO89p

Happy Administrative Professionals Day 💜 Your work supports students, staff, and school communities every day — often behind the scenes, but always essential. Thank you for all that you do. #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #OntEd #OSBCU

🌱 Happy Earth Day from OSBCU! 🌎 Planting seeds in gardens, communities, and movements grows real change. Education workers nurture our future. Let's keep planting hope, justice, and a greener tomorrow. #EarthDay #OSBCU #PlantTheSeeds #PublicEducation #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

Cuts hit every corner of our schools — workers bear the weight. Join our May 14 webinar to explore job cuts and protect public education. 📝 Register now: https://ow.ly/YYgl50YNG6G Solidarity is our strength. #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #

Education Worker Wednesday: wear your purple and show your power! Local 4222 leads—now it’s our turn. Any purple counts—T‑shirts, hoodies, lanyards, shoelaces, buttons. Get ready for April 29 Day of Action! #PowerOfPurple #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

✈️ $28.9 million for a private jet. While education workers are cut, students lose crucial supports, and schools are told there’s no money. This government keeps choosing wrong. "That is a disgrace." — Joe Tigani, President #AirFordOne #FundOurSchools #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow

On April 29, OSBCU, #OSSTF #ETFO #AEFO and #OECTA unite for a province-wide action. OSBCU wear purple! Join, snap group photos, tag OSBCU, and share with #OntEdUnited. We're organized, connected, and standing together. #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #ONPoli #PublicEducationMatters

Ontarians want school funding — not governance shakeups. The Ford gov is scapegoating trustees to cover up $6B+ in underfunding since 2018. Workers are stretched thin. Students lack supports. That’s the real crisis.

"We’ve called on this government to come to the bargaining table early to address these issues, and they’ve refused. Instead, they’re creating more bureaucracy while dodging accountability.” — Joe Tigani, President of the OSBCU

💸 Equal Pay Day — April 14: Closing the gender pay gap, ending wage suppression, and fighting for fair contracts. #EqualPayDay #FairWagesNow #ONLabour #CUPE #OSBCU #PayEquity

Ford gov is stripping power from elected school board trustees and handing it to unelected executives. “A blatant power grab that does nothing for students.” — Joe Tigani Underfunding, staffing shortages, violence in schools — still ignored. 👉 See statement

Today, Minister Paul Calandra introduced a new law stripping power from elected school board trustees. Budgets move to unelected, govt-appointed CEOs + education officers. $6B underfunding. Rising violence. Fewer supports. This isn’t reform, it’s a power grab.

April 29 a Day of Action across Ontario. Education workers are coming together to stand up for publicly funded education and the supports students rely on every day. When we stand together, we will not be ignored. Wear your purple and be part of it. 💜 #OntEd #OntEdUnited #PurpleForEd #CUPE #OSBCU