

Upcoming Education Forum: The State of our Schools - Nov. 24th Virtual
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
Nov 11, 20251 min read


2025 Local D18 TBU Bargaining Survey Open Now!
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
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Join Us for a Night Out with the TBU!
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
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Central Bargaining Survey Now Open
The Central Bargaining Survey is now available for members to complete. As we head into bargaining we need to hear what you think! This...
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Upcoming Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop for TBU Members - Nov. 26th, 2025
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...
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Speaker Workshop with Teddy Syrette for TBU Members
The Teachers' Bargaining Unit is happy to offer TBU members an opportunity to learn from Teddy Syrette (they/them), a 2-spirit,...
May 20, 20251 min read


District 18 AGM - How to Get Involved!
The OSSTF District 18 Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday May 15th at the Grandway Events Centre in Elora. Dinner will be...
Apr 4, 20251 min read


TBU AGM May 7th - How To Get Involved!
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...
Mar 25, 20251 min read


D18 Presents: And Then What Happened….The Untold Stories of Black Canadian History
Journey with storyteller and musician Tracy Lee as she guides you through her family history with the Underground Railroad, North Buxton...
Mar 21, 20251 min read


Upcoming Virtual Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop - April 16th
Are you or your partner expecting? Are you thinking about expanding your family in the near future? Consider attending the TBU's...
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Education Canvasses - Join Us! Feb. 15th & 16th
Attention Members: D18 OSSTF is running two education canvasses this weekend and are encouraging members to come and join us as we...
Feb 14, 20251 min read


Walk with OSSTF D18 in Coldest Night of the Year - Feb. 22nd, 2025
Once again, OSSTF District 18 will have teams walking in multiple Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) events, taking place on Saturday Feb....
Jan 24, 20251 min read


Celebrate Black Brilliance in February! Upcoming Events
Kicking off on Monday February 10th at the downtown branch of the Guelph Public Library is the 'Putting Names to Faces: Black Teaching...
Jan 17, 20251 min read


Better Schools Make For Stronger Communities
Since Doug Ford became the Premier of Ontario, per-student funding across the province, when adjusted for inflation, has decreased by...
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Upcoming Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop - Nov. 20th/24
On Wednesday November 20th the TBU will be hosting their bi-annual Maternity/Parental Leave workshop at the District Office, starting at...
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Join the Ford High Campaign – Raise Awareness for Public Education
OSSTF/FEESO i s launching Ford High , a dystopian show about an underfunded school with overcrowded classes, overheated rooms, and...
Oct 8, 20241 min read


TBU Exec. Seeking Applicants for Acting Secretary
The TBU is currently seeking applicants for the position of Acting Secretary for the TBU Executive, as per By-Law 13: Leaves & Vacancies...
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Upcoming Play with Clay Social Courtesy of D18 Status of Women & Equity & Anti-Racism Committees (Women Only Event)
The D18 Status of Women Committee in partnership with the D18 Equity & Anti-Racism Committee invite members of District 18 to a special...
May 31, 20241 min read


TBU Executive Seeking Applicants for 2024/25
As per the TBU Communication sent out to members on Friday May 10th, 2024, the TBU Executive is seeking applicants for a variety of...
May 13, 20242 min read


District 18 AGM - May 23rd, 2024
The District 18 AGM will be held on Thursday May 23, 2024 @ 5:00 pm at the Grandway - Elora Raceway. This year the positions of District...
May 3, 20241 min read


Recognizing Education Week 2024 from May 6th-10th
Public Schools, The Heart of Your Community Education week is a time when we can proudly showcase our invaluable work within our schools,...
May 2, 20241 min read


Update: TBU Local Ratification Information
A tentative local agreement was reached between the UGDSB and the OSSTF D18 TBU negotiating team on March 25th, 2024. Documents related...
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop - Wed. April 17th, 2024
Sign up for the next TBU Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop is now open. If you or your partner is expecting, or considering expanding...
Mar 18, 20241 min read


TBU Annual General Meeting Set for Wed. May 1st, 2024
The TBU Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday May 1, 2024 at the Grandway Events Centre in Elora. This years meeting will...
Mar 14, 20241 min read


District Executive Seeking Applicants for Variety of Positions
The OSSTF District 18 Executive is currently seeking applicants for the following positions. Interested TBU members are encouraged to...
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Come Join us at Coldest Night of the Year - Feb. 24, 2024
Come and join members of District 18 as we walk in support of Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), taking place on February 24th, 2024 from...
Jan 24, 20241 min read


TBU Family Swim - February 10th at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex
TBU members are invited to bring their family and friends to a free family swim on Saturday February 10th from 3-4pm at the Centre...
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Come Join Us at a Guelph Storm Game on February 4th, 2024
The OSSTF D18 TBU is subsidizing a VIP suite for TBU members and a guest for the Guelph Storm game on Sunday February 4th at 4pm verses...
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Congrats to Erin Doupe, 2023 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipient
Congratulations to John F. Ross CVI history teacher and TBU Benefits Officer Erin Doupe, who has been awarded the Governor General's...
Nov 22, 20231 min read