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We Answer the Top 5 Questions Asked by Education Members

November 10, 2022/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

Will taking a deferred salary leave increase your RRSP contribution room? Should you invest in an RRSP or TFSA; is one account better than the other for education members? Should you start collecting CPP if you’ve retired and turned 60?

Education members often have unique questions when it comes to their finances. Here are the top 5 financial questions asked by your fellow colleagues (and their answers): https://bit.ly/3VWMXk7. Brought to you by Educators Financial Group.

Tell the Ford Conservatives: Don’t be a Bully

November 3, 2022/in Labour Movement/by Tracy Cochrane

Education workers are the backbone of Ontario’s public education system and we’re fighting for a good deal to ensure high-quality education and services for kids.

Whether you’re an education worker or an ally, come out to a picket line to send the Ford Conservatives a message and to secure a real deal.

Don’t be a bully: Repeal Bill 28

WRLC Municipal Election Endorsements

October 18, 2022/in WRLC/by Tracy Cochrane

Women’s History Month 2022

October 12, 2022/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

2022 marks the 30-year celebration of Women’s History Month. This year, the theme is “She Did, So Now I Can.” October is designated as Women’s History Month by the Government of Canada, marking the month-long celebration of Canadian women’s outstanding contributions to history, culture, and society.

Women’s History Month 2022

Your insurance bill shouldn’t scare you this Halloween – here’s how to lower your insurance cost

October 12, 2022/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

With Halloween just around the corner and the ‘spooky season’ in full swing, there are many frights to behold. But your insurance bill shouldn’t be one of them.

While you need enough coverage to ensure you, your loved ones and your belongings are protected, there are ways to lower your insurance cost without reducing your coverage. We’ve put together a list of savings and discount options you may be eligible for in order to save on your home and auto insurance.
Read more at www.otip.com/article153.

Tell Doug Ford: stand up for public safety!

September 22, 2022/in Did you know?/by Tracy Cochrane

Public safety is a provincial responsibility, but how safe is Ontario as the premier lets public safety inspectors languish on strike?

We’re proud of the work we do as TSSA inspectors. All we want is a fair contract – it’s what everyone should have as we celebrate Labour Day.

But Doug Ford is making that impossible for us.

If you agree that people deserve respect at work, union standards, and fair treatment – send an email right now to the Premier to get it done! Get it done!

https://opseu.org/news/tell-doug-ford-to-intervene-for-public-safety/170087/?link_id=4&can_id=421920a8bb72e89bf500e64256eaa29c&source=email-updates-from-the-labour-council&email_referrer=email_1666243&email_subject=updates-from-the-labour-council

Call for writers—Mental Health and on Addressing Poverty Workshop Rewrites

September 21, 2022/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

OSSTF/FEESO is committed to providing members with quality professional development. The Educational Services Department is looking for active members to create a workshop on mental health and a workshop on addressing poverty. Members who are interested must have strong writing skills and/or presentation skills as well as strong understanding of the subject matter. Members must also have the ability to obtain time release (that will be paid for by OSSTF/FEESO).

Call for writers—Mental Health and on Addressing Poverty Workshop Rewrites

New Member Engagement Advisory Work Group—Call for members

September 21, 2022/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

The Provincial Executive is seeking up to eight (8) Members who have been part of OSSTF/FEESO for (8) years or less, to serve on the New Member Engagement Advisory Work Group (NMEAWG) for a two-year term.

New Member Engagement Advisory Work Group—Call for members

Equity Mentorship Program 2022-2024 Statement of Interest: Mentor

September 21, 2022/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

The EMP aims to address the expressed needs of mentees and support the desired growth of mentees, mentors and the organization as a whole. The EMP is seeking 10 Members who wish to be involved in this 2-year program as mentors.

Equity Mentorship Program 2022-2024 Statement of Interest: Mentor

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Advisory Work Group – Call for Members

September 21, 2022/in OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

The Provincial Executive is seeking to fill two vacancies on the First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Advisory Work Group for the 2022 / 2023 Federation year.

The role of the FNMI Advisory Work Group is to advise the Provincial Executive on any matters related to issues affecting First Nations, Métis and Inuit and other matters that may be referred to it by the Provincial Executive. Members of the FNMI Advisory Work Group can serve concurrently on other OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Standing Committees, Councils and Work Groups.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Advisory Work Group – Call for Members

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