OSSTF District18

Our District represents 7 bargaining units of OSSTF. Our members work for the Upper Grand DSB and the Wellington Catholic DSB.

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

Happy International Women's Day 2025! 💪🏽 On March 8th we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of women everywhere. Let’s continue to fight for equality, fair pay, and better working conditions for all. #IWD🍁 #IWD2025 #UnionStrong #EqualityForAll #Solidarity

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

@d18teachers Recognize and celebrate a colleague who makes a difference in the lives of their students, uses innovative teaching methods, encourages resource sharing, integrates community diversity into classroom practices, and demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning.🏆

[OTF/FEO @otffeo]

Nominations are now open for the 2025 OTIP Teaching Awards! There are three categories: elementary, secondary and beginning (in the first five years of teaching). Deadline to nominate is March 31! Find out more: https://t.co/tEtjep20QC @OTIP_Insurance

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

@gwwic is hosting a celebration of solidarity and resistance this #InternationalWomensDay2025. Prior to the event attend the Women on the Bridge Rally at Veterans Memorial Bridge at the Market Parkade in Guelph at 10:45am. #IWD25

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY 🗳️ ✅

VERY important for #OSSTF Members to VOTE in this election, and to VOTE to FIX public education. You can look up your local voting locations on our Election page ▶️ https://t.co/DdrjcfjP1I

Be sure to bring 3 friends with you to VOTE! #OntEd #OnPoli

[Jeff Donkersgoed @jjdonkersgoed]

Vote today Ontario. We can change the world.

@KSH_NDP
@OntarioNDP
#ElectionDay

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

#GoVote Polls are open. Take three friends with you. #meplus3 #OntarioElection #osstf

[OSSTF District 8 @OSSTFD8]

Well OSSTF-D8 - this is it! Election Day in Ontario!! You CAN make a difference but not if you stay home. It's time to get out and vote. Let's get out there and make a difference to Education in Ontario!!

#OSSTF #onelxn25

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

The underfunding of education is negatively impacting Ontario. In 2024-2025, public schools receive $1,500 less per student than in 2018, when the Ford government took office. Recent #OSSTF contract negotiations resulted in arbitration. Time to elect a pro-education gov't in Ont.

[OSSTF District 8 @OSSTFD8]

In this election, it's important for OSSTF members to have their voices heard!

We know the future of Ontario's public education system is at stake in this election. We all need to VOTE in this election and vote to FIX public education.

#osstf #onelxn25

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

This weekend, #OSSTF President @karenosstf spoke with the CBC about the election THIS THURSDAY!

Karen shared how under the PC's leadership, public education hasn't been properly funded, which has impacts across the system.

"It has had a massive impact where directors, superintendents, school board associations, everybody is speaking out. The students of the province are suffering because of these cuts."

Be sure to VOTE to FIX #OntEd in this election 🗳️ ▶️ https://t.co/oIdyRptBTH

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

Need a reason to vote this provincial election in #Ontario?

Would you rather...
▶️7000 more nurses in Ontario or a megaspa?
▶️800 more long term care beds or a megaspa?
▶️3250 units of affordable housing or a megaspa?
#dontbepartofthe57 #Vote

Learn more: https://t.co/UCOr70yqK5

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

Early provincial election represents an opportunity for change—let’s get out the vote! https://t.co/t1yBmyqhEi via @EditorEdForum

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

JOINT STATEMENT: Investment in Education is the Foundation of a Thriving Society and Resilient Economy!

Organizations representing partners for publicly funded education have released a CRITICAL statement today, URGING the government and Ministry of Education to shift their perspective and recognize that investing in education yields substantial societal and economic long-term benefits.

Education is being underfunded, creating a serious staffing crisis in Ontario schools. The absence of qualified teachers,education workers, and administrators not only strains existing staff, but also compromises the quality of education our students receive. Education is not merely a service; it is a cornerstone of our society.

Teachers, principals/vice-principals, and education workers are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to empower the next generation, and they deserve to be respected, valued and celebrated.

Full statement - https://t.co/eOOmNccNDV

With:
@AEFO_ON_CA
@CPCOofficial
@OECTAProv
@osbcucscso
@ETFOeducators
@OPCouncil
@otffeo

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

@d18teachers #d18osstf @D18ESSP_ECE @TVlietstra There's still time for members to complete the White Ribbon Incel Radicalization Survey. Go to https://t.co/kcMBey8Oq8 via @EditorEdForum

[unlearn. @unlearn_com]

🖤 What people think Black History Month is... vs. What it actually is...

Black History Month is often seen as a celebration of a few iconic figures—and while their stories are vital, the legacy doesn’t stop there.

It’s about more than history. It’s about the future. It’s a living legacy—a bridge between past achievements and the next generation of changemakers. 🌟

📍 Access resources to inspire your classrooms and communities—not just in February, but throughout the year—at https://t.co/xhuFUHqkT5.

#BlackHistoryMonth #RepresentationMatters #InclusiveEducation #SocialJusticeEducation #LearnWithUnlearn #BlackCanadianTrailblazers #EquityInAction #DiscoverGreatness

[University of Guelph @uofg]

Explore the rich history of Black educators in Guelph with the "Putting Name to Face" exhibit, opening Feb. 3 at McLaughlin Library in honour of #BlackHistoryMonth.

Learn more: https://t.co/zRjaGqrOJ3

[Guelph Black Heritage Society @GuelphBHS]

Today kicks off the 5th annual Black HERITAGE Month, a time to celebrate Black excellence, culture, and resilience. It’s also a reminder that championing and honouring Black history isn’t just for February — it’s part of our collective story, all year round.

[CTF/FCE @CTFFCE]

❗️ The cost of living is at an all-time-high across the country.

The result? Teachers pay out of pocket to ensure their students are nourished.

A #NationalSchoolFoodProgram in EVERY province and territory benefits everyone – students, teachers, families, and the 🇨🇦 economy.

📣 Learn how you can take action to make Canada a more prosperous place for all.
https://t.co/74j47r78s5

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

In this election, it's important for OSSTF members to have their voices heard!

We know the future of Ontario's public education system is at stake in this election. We all need to VOTE in #ONelxn2025 and vote to FIX #OntEd.

#OSSTF Members: Connect with your local office to find out how you can get involved in this election 🗳️ 🤝🏽 💸

[OSSTF District18 @D18OSSTF]

Need a reason to vote this provincial election in #Ontario ?

The current PC govt signed an agreement to lease internationally significant waterfront to a megaspa for 95 years, contributing over $500 million in public money for a parking garage? #dontbepartofthe57🗳️#Vote