16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 – December 10)

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OSSTF/FEESO joins with the Canadian Labour of Congress (CLC) for the 2025 Global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, under the theme, Unions Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence. This international campaign runs from November 25 to December 10 and includes December 6, Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence against Women, a time where we honour the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989 and recommit to ending all forms of gender-based violence.

https://osstfupdate.ca/2025/10/20/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-november-25-december-10

Student Achievement Awards 2026

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OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to announce the opening of the annual Student Achievement Awards. This year, our Student Achievement Awards theme is “2Gether > 1 (Together Is Greater Than One). 

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Orange Shirt Day

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By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS, every day and everywhere. 

https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/

Equity Advisory Work Group—Call for Applications DBU#028/2025-2026

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The Provincial Executive is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Equity Advisory Work Group (EAWG) for the 2025-2026 Federation year. The EAWG is a permanent advisory body to the Provincial Executive.

https://osstfupdate.ca/2025/09/17/equity-advisory-work-group-call-for-applications-dbu028-2025-2026/?link_id=27&can_id=421920a8bb72e89bf500e64256eaa29c&source=email-osstffeeso-update-world-education-support-personnel-day-get-involved-and-provincial-pride-4&email_referrer=email_2890767&email_subject=osstffeeso-update-back-to-the-grind-and-celebrating-franco-ontarians

Update Your Member Contact Information!

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Make sure you get the OSSTF/FESSO info you need.

We—members, our students, our communities—are being pushed to our limits. But we have a plan to win better. Make sure your contact info is up-to-date so you can join us every step of the way.

https://www.osstf.on.ca

Kick off the new school year recharged and ready

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Welcome back to another school year! We hope you’re feeling revitalized and inspired after the summer break. Now is an ideal time to reflect on your accomplishments and plan for the future, both personally and professionally. We want to reassure you that our team is committed to supporting your health, wellness, and financial security so you can thrive in your pivotal role within the education community.

Read more at www.otip.com/article194. #OTIPUpdate

Summer is over, but the fun continues with OTIP!

Get a car, home or leisure insurance quote in September for your chance to win $1,000 cash to start the school year off right.

PLUS: Receive a $20 gift card of your choice when you get a quote! Get a quote or call 1-888-892-4935 and mention this offer.

Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic

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Hello Friends & Community!

Mark your calendars! The Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic is coming up fast, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥳

The best part? It’s now less than a month away! Get ready for a day of fun, food, and community spirit. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Join us for: 🍔 Food & Drinks 🎶 Live Music 🎠 Kid’s Area 🎨 Face Painting

📅 Date: Monday, September 1, 2025

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Waterloo Park (Westmount Road Entrance)

Everything at the picnic is just $1, and the best part is that all proceeds go to a great cause: the United Way Waterloo Region Communities. ❤️

Bring your family, friends, and neighbours and let’s make this year’s picnic the best one yet! We can’t wait to see you there!

Bill 33: What is it?

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Bill 33 will not only impact our children but it also our jobs.

Here is what it is:

https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-33

In the press:

https://thevarsity.ca/2025/08/20/proposed-ontario-bill-33-grants-government-more-power-in-education-sector

Possible Ontario College Strike Looming

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Here are a couple of articles about the impending labour disruption at our colleges across Ontario.

https://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/201208

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/opseu-support-staff-ontario-colleges-vote-authorize-strike-1.7611088

Rebuilding Canadian post-secondary education

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Canada has a chance to lead the world in higher education, if it can fix its own long-neglected system first

https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/rebuilding-canadian-post-secondary-education

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