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The government has had months to get to the table and start dealing with the real issues facing Ontario’s schools. Instead, bargaining is stalled over an attempt to move issues into the minister’s office that have traditionally been negotiated locally. As #OSSTF President Martha Hradowy told CHCH News: “The government, in my view, is wanting to move all of those items to the minister’s office — items that we have traditionally dealt with locally since 2014. It’s a concerning pattern.” Teachers and education workers are ready to bargain. The government needs to stop creating roadblocks and get back to the table. Full article: bit.ly/3SnI0Uz #OntEd #OnPoli

Eight education union presidents. One strong show of solidarity ✊🏽 Yesterday, education union leaders representing more than 250,000 teachers and education workers joined together at @ETFOeducators' Annual Meeting with a shared message: we are stronger when we come together! Across unions, roles, and communities, we are united in fighting for strong public schools, better supports for students, and fair bargaining for the people who make our education system work. #OSSTF #OntEd

#OSSTF Members: Please watch the video from our President Martha Hradowy and check your email for the latest Bargaining Bulletin #8. Stay informed with the latest update from our Provincial Bargaining Team as we discuss where negotiations stand, the next steps in the process, and why member solidarity continues to be our greatest strength. Together, we are advocating for fair collective agreements that support public education and respect the work of our members. #OSSTF #Bargaining #PublicEducation

MEDIA RELEASE: "Support staff are essential to the student experience and to the operation of our universities. Every layoff means fewer student services and supports, greater strain on those who remain, and another blow to communities that depend on their local university as a source of good jobs and economic stability." - Martha Hradowy, President of OSSTF/FEESO These layoffs are not the result of workers failing institutions—they are the result of years of chronic provincial underfunding, a tuition freeze without replacement funding, and growing instability in Ontario's post-secondary sector. Students, workers, and communities will all feel the impact. It's time for the Ford government to invest in sustainable, predictable funding for public universities. Read the full statement here: osstf.on.ca/news/osstf-feeso… #Underfunded #OntEd #OSSTF #FEESO #PSE

#OSSTF welcomes the International Court of Justice reaffirming that the right to strike is protected under international labour conventions and freedom of association rights. At a time when workers’ rights are increasingly challenged around the world, this decision is an important reminder that strong labour rights strengthen democracy, fairness, and working conditions for everyone ✊🏽

Have you met Joe Rooyakkers? Not only is he the OSSSTF/FEESO bargaining unit president at the University of Guelph, he’s also our incredible guest this week. Check out Episode 4 of Education Forum: The Podcast for his important take on the post-secondary education center. Check it out here bit.ly/42TPy33- And don’t forget to share your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions by emailing podcast@osstf.ca

101 days to go. Teachers and education workers are ready to push for better for students and publicly funded education. Is the government? #FinalCountdownFriday #OntEd #OSSTF

MEDIA RELEASE: “The government continues to talk about student achievement, but you cannot improve outcomes while cutting supports” said Martha Hradowy, President of OSSTF/FEEO. “Students succeed when they feel safe, supported, and connected at school. That requires real investment, not just rhetoric. Ontario students deserve more than spare change.” Once again, the Ford government’s core education funding falls short of what students and schools need and does not address the growing pressures facing students and their families, teachers, and education workers across the province. It's students who end up paying the biggest price for this government's chronic underfunding. Ontario deserves FAR better! Read our full response: osstf.on.ca/news/ontario-gov…

Education Week is here! For more than 95 years, #OSSTF has been proud to champion publicly funded education in Ontario. This year’s theme: Building the Future Through Public Education Because strong schools don’t just happen. They’re built every day by teachers and education workers 🙌🏽

Local journalism matters, especially right now. For your weekend read, check out The Local's special series on School Board takeovers, nominated for an award by the Canadian Association of Journalists, which recognizes some of the best journalism in Canada. The series shines a light on decisions that have reshaped public education in Ontario, holding those in power to account, and bringing critical issues into the public eye. It features interviews with key education leaders from across the sector, including #OSSTF President @marthahradowy. Strong public education depends on strong local journalism.

What’s really happening in Ontario’s public education system? Join #OSSTF for a virtual town hall on The State of Public Education in Ontario. Across the province, teachers and education workers, students, and families are feeling the pressure. This is a space to come together, share experiences, and talk honestly about what comes next. 📆 May 5, 2026 🕖 7:00–8:30 PM ET 💻 Live on Zoom 🎟️ RSVP at bit.ly/3Op2mus ✔ Panel with community voices ✔ Regional breakout discussions ✔ Opportunities to share your perspective All are welcome. French and ASL interpretation will be provided. #OntEd

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