OSSTF District 18
Teachers' Bargaining Unit
Information for
Members
TBU Workshops
2025-2026
OTPP Retirement Workshop
Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop
All TBU Retirement Workshops for 2025-2026 have concluded. Members seeking information for retirement planning may attend a virtual workshop hosted by OTIP called
Walk into Retirement with a Plan.
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This workshop provides OSSTF members with financial planning information for retirement, such as
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retirement income streams (CPP, OAS, etc.),
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health and dental coverage,
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wellness supports,
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travel insurance (including emergency medical coverage when out-of-province).
Members wishing to attend a virtual workshop, please click here. Members with general questions related to retirement are encouraged to contact Erin Doupe, TBU Leaves & Benefits Officer. Members with questions regarding their pensions should contact the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.​
All TBU Maternity/Parental Leave Workshops for 2025-2026 have concluded.
In-person workshops will resume in the 2026-2027 school year. These workshops provide information and tips on applying for Maternity and Parental leave. Topics will include when and how to apply, 12 vs 18-month leaves, top-up information, benefits, important contact numbers, and much more. Partners are welcome to attend, and a light dinner is provided.
Check back here next fall if you would like to attend this workshop. We will post a link to online registration.
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Members with questions related to maternity and/or parental leave are encouraged to contact Amy Reinders, TBU First Vice-President.