OSSTF District 18
Teachers' Bargaining Unit
Information for
Members
TBU Workshops
2026-2027
OTPP Retirement Workshop
Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop
2026-2027 Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in-person Retirement Workshop - Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m.
Location: OSSTF D18 Office (294 E. Mill St. Elora, ON, N0B 1S0 - Unit 109)
This workshop provides OSSTF members with information on pension access, retirement eligibility, and financial planning for retirement. It is strongly recommended that members in their last 5 years of teaching attend. Doors will open at 4:30 pm. Meeting will start at 5 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Members wishing to attend this in-person workshop, please click here to register. Seating is limited to 45 people, available on a first come, first served basis.
Members with general questions related to retirement are encouraged to contact Erin Doupe, TBU Benefits Officer. Members with questions regarding their pensions should contact the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
TBU Maternity/Parental Leave Workshop - Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 @ 4:30pm
Location: OSSTF D18 Office (294 E. Mill St. Elora, ON, N0B 1S0 - Unit 109)
This workshop provides 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.
Please register via this form.
Members with questions related to maternity and/or parental leave are encouraged to contact Amy Reinders, TBU First Vice-President.