OSSTF OTBU D18

04/28/2026

Tomorrow! Wednesday, April 29th is a Public Education Day of Action!

What does this mean for OSSTF District 18 Members?

We are calling on all OSSTF D18 members to join us, along with our fellow local education unions (Upper Grand ETFO & Wellington OECTA), in participating in at least one of the following actions as a show of support and solidarity for public education in Ontario!

For any of the following Actions 1, 2, or 3:

Take photos of you and your colleagues wearing red and post them to your social media accounts using the hashtags , , , and tag in your posts.
Send your photos to D18 Political Action Officer Amy Reinders ([email protected]) to be entered to win one of at least 20 prizes!

Action 1:
Wear red!

Action 2:
Meet up with your colleagues & educators/education workers from other local schools to participate in a neighbourhood demonstration after school. Show off your red! Chat with others, and hear their stories of how underfunding is impacting their worksites!

Local neighbourhood meet-ups will be taking place at the following locations:

Guelph: Victoria Road & Cassino Road; Edinburgh Road & London Road; Gordon Street & Clair Road

Erin - Dundas & Main Street

Shelburne - Parkette Across from Grace Tipling Hall - Main Street & William Street

Action 3:
From 3:45-4:30pm, head to a local Public Education Day of Action demonstration (perhaps even after your neighbourhood meet up!). Grab a flag or a placard, and show off your red!

Public Education Day of Action Demonstrations will take place at the following locations:

Guelph – corner of Stone Road & Edinburgh Road (park at Stone Road Mall)

Orangeville – MPP Sylvia Jones’ Office – 180 Broadway Ave.

Fergus – MPP Joseph Racinsky’s Office – 181 St. Andrew St E.

04/27/2026

Teachers and education workers across Ontario are coming together.
After weeks of announcements that ignore underfunding, rising violence, and growing class sizes, our message is clear: we need real investments in our schools, not governance changes that miss the mark.
📆 April 29 is a province-wide Day of Action
✊🏾 Join us to defend publicly funded education
Wear red. Show your solidarity. Be part of the action.

04/27/2026

, joined by AEFO, Elementary Educators, OSBCU - CSCSO, and Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) teachers and education workers, are going and showing the on April 29.

We're !
We're 255,000+ strong 💪
We're calling for real investment to best support students!

Joint media release: https://www.catholicteachers.ca/News-Events/News/Releases/Teachers-and-Education-Workers-Unite-in-Province

04/22/2026

The time to act is now. If education continues to be defunded, it will embolden the provincial government to tear apart our other public services. Public services such as health care (already happening), the court system (already happening), community care homes (already happening), and more. Your tax dollars are not going where you think they should be going. Join education workers and help in their fight before they come for you, and there is no one left to fight.

04/22/2026

Today is Earth Day - Our Power, Our Planet is this year’s theme 🌎

It is critical that we take action and unite behind renewable energy to build a cleaner, more sustainable future. YOU can make a difference in your community—sign the global pledge to educate, activate, and mobilize for our Earth! Visit bit.ly/3XcXXvc for more info.

04/21/2026

Join OSSTF/FEESO for an important virtual town hall on: The State of Public Education in Ontario. Across Ontario, education workers, students, and families are feeling the effects of increasing pressures on our public schools and campuses. This is a space to come together, share experiences, and tal...

03/27/2026

Reminder: Rally together this Saturday, March 28th

Do you feel like the Ontario government is not listening to you? Are you concerned about the chronic underfunding of public education and public healthcare? Are you wondering why is focusing so much on taking over an airport or building a 2 million square foot convention center? Are you concerned about new restrictions being placed on Freedom of Information requests?

If these are topics that concern you, join with fellow Ontarians in this Saturday's Rally to Be Heard!

03/26/2026

Do you feel like the Ontario government is not listening to you? Are you concerned about the chronic underfunding of public education and public healthcare? Are you wondering why is focusing so much on taking over an airport or building a 2 million square foot convention center? Are you concerned about new restrictions being placed on Freedom of Information requests?

If these are topics that concern you, join with fellow Ontarians in this Saturday's Rally to Be Heard!

03/21/2026

Public healthcare in Canada exists because people organized and demanded something better. It reflects a simple but powerful idea: that access to care should be based on need -- not ability to pay.
As pressures on public services grow, it’s worth remembering that these systems were built through collective action -- and they depend on it to remain strong.

03/19/2026

Human trafficking is a reality in schools. Register free for this event to learn how to speak to youth about it and what to do.

Only one week away! Join G-W Women in Crisis and Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County as we dive into issues of human trafficking and youth with experts in our local region!

Hear from survivors, front-line service providers, police and legal professionals about:

💡Human trafficking trends they're seeing in the community
💡How to talk to youth about trafficking
💡What to do if someone you care about is at risk
💡Resources for parents and caregivers

Free to register! Visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/circles-of-care-panel-discussion-for-caregivers-on-human-trafficking-tickets-1984407998743?aff=oddtdtcreator

Victim Services Wellington The Healing of The Seven Generations Diamond and Diamond Lawyers LLP Guelph Police Service Guelph General Hospital

03/19/2026

Any fellow OTs interested in connecting with the community to serve neighbours in need?

03/16/2026

Congratulations to Pamela Brown-Wass on receiving the OSSTF/FEESO Racial Justice Agent of Change Award at this year’s Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly (AMPA).

As District 18 Human Rights Officer and Vice President of the Occasional Teachers Bargaining Unit, she has contributed to equity-focused professional learning, community partnerships, curriculum development, and advocacy that amplifies the voices and experiences of Black and racialized educators and students.

Pamela’s work continues to inspire equity and human rights leadership across Upper Grand. We are proud to see her work recognized across the province. Congratulations, Pamela!