Congratulations to D16 T/OT Rep Carmella Goodridge for being named an honouree of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women (@100abcwomen ). This honour is a testament to the dedication and commitment that Carmella exhibits in her work everyday to support members!

District 16 T/OT members are supporting the #YorkRegion community this winter season by donations to York Region Food Banks, @KidsHelpPhone , as well as supporting over 11 families through the Winter Warmth Program by the @womenscentreyr

Today, @osstf District 16 is proud to honour International Human Rights Day. Every year, OSSTF D16 holds a Human Rights Day poster competition to help share awareness of global human rights. Below is last years chosen poster from Yuning, student @YRDSB Thornlea SS.

Human rights are essential, attainable, and must be respected. #NotwithstandingWillNotStand Today on #HumanRightsDay, and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to stand for equity, justice, and dignity. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/1rVn1nfylJ

Due to inclement weather, transportation services are cancelled today, December 10. Schools remain open to students. More info:

On December 6th, 1989, 14 women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal just because they were women.  We remember them, and we confront the reality that gender-based violence continues in Canada. Femicide and intimate partner violence are rising. Misogynist, transphobic, and

Another fantastic year of local submissions to the @osstf_feeso Student Achievement Awards! Thank you to all the students and supporting staff members who contributed as well as the CPAC judging panel. Well done District 16!

For eight years, frontline teachers and education workers have had their voices ignored. No matter how often talking points are repeated, the facts remain the same: $6.3 billion has been removed from public education, class sizes are too large, funding is not keeping pace with

Today, #OSSTF recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and acknowledge that persons with disabilities are present in every part of our lives. Many of our members, students, and their families live with disabilities, and their experiences enrich our

On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, we confront a hard truth: modern slavery is rising. Forced labour in global supply chains, trafficking, and the exploitation of migrant and undocumented workers continue to threaten human rights here and around the world.

R. Lynn - Board Chair P. McCarthy - Board Vice Chair R. Kolosowski - Finance & Property Standing Com. Chair C. Liang - Learning, Equity & Well-Being Com. Chair M. Cheng - Policy & By-Law Standing Com. Chair N. Mahmood & E. Sinclair - OPSBA B.O.D. Members for 26/27

OSSTF D16 T/OT would like to congratulate the @YRDSB trustees elected to roles at this evenings Inaugural Board Mtg: ⬇️

Today, #OSSTF proudly honours #WorldAIDSDay ❤️ Since 1988, this day has united people around the world in challenging HIV stigma, advancing human rights, and remembering all those lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.  This year’s theme, “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS

Today and every day, we stand with survivors and work to end gender-based violence in all its forms. 🧡The United Nations has a campaign entitled 'UNITE To End Violence Against Women Campaign'. Learn more at https://t.co/6i45zKbACI   #EndViolenceAgainstWomen  #OrangeTheWorld

Ontario’s water belongs to us - not corporations! Visit https://t.co/1aZgQgHNug to learn more and email your MPP today!

Today we honour the memory of trans and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost to violence. We commit to building a world where all trans people can live freely and safely. 🕯️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance

Four union leaders. One message: Bill 33 won’t fix Ontario’s education crisis ❌ Our schools are in crisis: overcrowded classrooms, rising violence, and underfunded special education. Instead of fixing these problems, the provincial government is wasting time on Bill 33.

Bill 33 has passed — but our fight is far from over ✊🏽 Yesterday, #OSSTF stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our education union allies to call out this government’s harmful legislation. Today, despite the voices of teachers & education workers, parents, students, and communities,

JOINT STATEMENT: Ontario's Education Unions Warn Against Passage of Bill 33! Today, the government debated Bill 33, getting it ready to be passed tomorrow, despite overwhelming opposition from education workers, teachers, parents, and students. This legislation sidelines

🟥 DON’T FORGET — Wear Red for Ed TOMORROW (Nov. 18)! Bill 33 is expected to pass tomorrow, putting the future of publicly funded education in Ontario at risk. Show your solidarity & commitment to a strong, well-funded public education system by wearing #RedForEd. This action