It's that time of year again - Annual General Meeting (AGM) time! The two main functions of our Annual General Meetings are to: 1. Vote to elect officers and/or delegates for terms/positions beginning July 1st, 2026 2. To participate in the discussion of motions proposing any changes, additions or deletions to the current Constitution of the Bargaining Unit and/or District's Members who are interested in attending as a voting delegate for their Branch are asked to speak to th

Our next Maternity/Parental Leave workshop is taking place on Wed. April 8th at the D18 office in Elora. If you or your partner are expecting, or thinking about expanding your family in the next couple of years, this workshop covers everything you need to know about accessing maternity and parental leaves, setting up your EI, how this type of leave may impact your pension plan, and more. Please register via the QR code provided below, or via the d18teachers website following

Do you know a District 18 OSSTF member who demonstrates excellence, dedication, and professionalism in their work with students and in the workplace? Now is your opportunity to recognize their meaningful contributions. The District 18 Award of Merit honours outstanding service, leadership, and impact across our district. Let’s celebrate the incredible work happening in District 18 and recognize the members who make a difference every day!

A reminder to all members that the deadlines for applications for transfers, consolidation, increases in time, fixed term leaves, starting self-funded leaves, and special leaves for the 2026/27 school year are quickly approaching. Application for Transfer for the 2026/27 School Year - Due March 15th Application for Worksite Consolidation for the 2026/27 School Year - Due March 15th Application for Increase in Time for the 2026/27 School Year - Due March 15th Application for F

Attention members, parents & public education supporters! D18 OSSTF in partnership with Upper Grand ETFO and Wellington OECTA are hosting a virtual education forum on Monday November 24th from 7:00-8:30pm examining the State of Our Schools in Ontario. Speakers include Education Critic Chandra Pasma and ETFO Provincial President David Mastin. See the link or QR code in the poster to attend. Please share this event with friends and family, and we hope to see you there! Topic: T

Interested in winning some great prizes? Now is your chance! By completing BOTH the 2025 Local D18 TBU Bargaining Survey & the 2025 Provincial Bargaining Priorities Survey, you become eligible to win the following prizes: Every individual who enters will receive a mystery OSSTF D18 TBU item as a thank you for completing both surveys. 12 x $50 Prizes Available (one per branch/school)  Up to 3 Grand Prizes valued at up to $250 (the number of grand prizes will increase for ever

The D18 TBU Education Services Committee invites you to a Friday night of laughs with your fellow bargaining unit members! The Committee has obtained a limited number of subsidized tickets for TBU Members to attend the Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real Comedy Tour at Center in the Square in Kitchener on Friday November 14th. Tickets are only $15/member. To sign up, please see the TBU Communication email sent October 6th, 2025, or email TBU Ed. Services Officer Tara DeBro

The Central Bargaining Survey is now available for members to complete. As we head into bargaining we need to hear what you think! This...

Members who are welcoming a child into their lives, or considering doing so in the near future, are invited to attend the TBU's upcoming...

The Teachers' Bargaining Unit is happy to offer TBU members an opportunity to learn from Teddy Syrette (they/them), a 2-spirit,...

The OSSTF District 18 Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday May 15th at the Grandway Events Centre in Elora. Dinner will be...

The TBU's Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday May 7th at the Grandway Events Centre in Elora. Dinner will be available at...

Journey with storyteller and musician Tracy Lee  as she guides you through her family history with the Underground Railroad, North Buxton...

Are you or your partner expecting? Are you thinking about expanding your family in the near future? Consider attending the TBU's...

Attention Members: D18 OSSTF is running two education canvasses this weekend and are encouraging members to come and join us as we...

Once again, OSSTF District 18 will have teams walking in multiple Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) events, taking place on Saturday Feb....

Kicking off on Monday February 10th at the downtown branch of the Guelph Public Library is the 'Putting Names to Faces: Black Teaching...

Since Doug Ford became the Premier of Ontario, per-student funding across the province, when adjusted for inflation, has decreased by...

On Wednesday November 20th the TBU will be hosting their bi-annual Maternity/Parental Leave workshop at the District Office, starting at...

OSSTF/FEESO i s launching Ford High , a dystopian show about an underfunded school with overcrowded classes, overheated rooms, and...