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2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1
pre-AMPA issue
2021 Student
Achievement
Award winners—
Kindness is
a Renewable
Resource
Never look down on anybody unless you're helping
them up. —Jesse Jackson
Kindness is a renewable resource. It is some-
thing that we all have endless supplies of to give.
The way we treat each other, animals and even
our planet speaks to who we are as human beings.
Winner of the Visual, Intermediate, 9–10 Visual
Kindness is caring about other people and things
Arts category, Flying Dandelion by Aimee Wang,
even when they might not care about you. This Hammarskjold High School in Thunder Bay
is kindness.
Students from a wide variety of subject areas,
whether it was a Writer's Craft class or a Visual and/ entitled The Hidden Kindness. Mokshita shares with
or Media Arts class, teachers and education work- us that kindness does not only occur between people
ers are using the Student Achievement Awards, in but also can happen between humans and nature.
honour of Marion Drysdale, as an essential tool in Mokshita’s kindness comes in the form of nurturing
classrooms to engage all students. This year, our and caring for her beautiful garden tomatoes. From
creative artists, whether in visual or digital/media arts seeds to seedlings to plants to full and ripe tomatoes
opened up about what kindness meant to them and ready to be eaten, she demonstrates the tender care
how kindness pays forward from person to person. involved in cultivating tomatoes. The tomatoes recip-
The nine award winners will be officially an- rocate her kindness by being delicious and feeding
nounced at the Annual Meeting of the Provincial As- her family.
sembly (AMPA) during a virtual ceremony featuring Avery Murrell, a student at Innisdale Secondary
the traditional video where the students will be each School in Barrie, won in the Senior 11–12 University
presented with awards of $1000. For a sneak peek category for her skillfully written short story called A
at the provincial winners, please read below. Rose of a Rose. Inspired by a young woman’s kind-
In the Prose and Poetry Division, Taylor Erb, of ness towards others, Avery shares how while on a
Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School in New simple errand, an elderly woman named Rose asks
Hamburg, was the winner of the Intermediate, 9–10 the young woman for help picking up her groceries
Academic category, with an incredibly touching story during the pandemic. Shopping for the woman is
called The One Who Paints Rocks. This story poi- quick and while picking up her groceries, the young
gnantly shares a story of the kindness of strangers woman decides that she will also brighten Rose’s
who give a young man inspiration through painted day with a flower. Avery’s clever story proves that it
rocks when he is feeling as though he is unable to is not only easy to be kind, but it is also essential in
go on. The strength he gained from the kindness making all of us blossom as humans.
rocks is paid forward to others who are struggling In the 11–12 College/Workplace category, Brai-
as he was. Lynn Bananish, of Geraldton Composite High School
Mokshita Hurday of Turner Fenton Secondary in Geraldton, writes her prose, Deep Loyal Kindness,
School in Brampton claimed the Intermediate, 9–10 about humankind abusing and poisoning our Mother
Applied/Essential with her beautifully written essay CONTINUED ON PAGE 2...SAA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...SAA on their busy commute who then spread the joy
Earth. Brai-Lynn cannot understand how we, as wherever they go.
intelligent beings, know the earth is suffering and Hammarskjold High School in Thunder Bay is
dying and yet we continue to pollute and destroy home to Aimee Wang, whose beautifully painted
our natural surroundings. Mother Earth is forgiv- art piece Flying Dandelion left judges speechless.
ing and kind and humans take advantage of her Her piece, which is the winner of the Visual, Inter-
kindness. The prose ends on a hopeful note, mediate, 9–10 category, displays exquisite use of
wishing that we could see how our ‘Mother’ has light, shading and detail accurately portrays her
provided for us and change our ways before it is interpretation of kindness in the form of a dan-
too late. delion. Kindness is like a dandelion seed, which
Émilie Denis-Plante, of École secondaire
catholique l’Horizon in Val Caron, won the cat-
floats from one flower and lands in hundreds of
different fields only to propagate a new flower. As Making our voices
egory of French Prose and Poetry 9–10, for her
poem, La bonté, qu’est-ce que c’est ?—What is
it is with sharing kindness. If one person shares
kindness, like a seed, it can propagate kindness heard
Kindness? Émilie tries to define what kindness in many other places for many other people.
is in a poetic way through multiple examples. Maeve Brennagh, from Guelph Collegiate
She writes that kindness is important, particularly Vocational Institute in Guelph School, amazed Since 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD)
when someone is struggling. Even if you strug- us with her incredibly creative interactive sculp- has delivered a call to action for gender parity
gle, you can be there for a friend. You can look ture. Her piece, This Square is a Circle is the across the globe. Now celebrated annually on
beyond the faults of others and lift them up. You winner of the Visual, Senior 11–12 category. March 8, IWD is also a time to stand up and
can be grateful for friendship and for those who Maeve created a circle of kindness in an in- recognize the vital contributions women make in
share their kindness as you have shared yours. ventive way utilizing onion peels, homemade every aspect of society.
In the category of French Prose and Poetry rice paper stitched onto cotton inside a box. COVID-19 has brought the economic and
11–12, the winner, Lauren Altomare from North- The extraordinary idea took us on a journey of domestic struggles women face into sharp focus,
ern Secondary School in Toronto moved us with giving from growing vegetables, to preparing while at the same time underscoring the essen-
her exquisitely written poem Le piano Place-des- meals for those during the pandemic and box- tial value of their roles. This is abundantly clear
Arts—The piano of the Place-des-Arts. The piece ing and delivering those meals. The sculpture in the workforce, where primarily female frontline
focuses on a man who stands in the subway is contained in one cardboard box that from the workers face increasingly unsafe working condi-
station watching sombre people go by with their outside looked humble and ordinary, but on the tions with limited access to paid sick leave and
worries and thoughts. This poem, which reads inside is a well crafted and designed sculpture child care.
almost like a song reminds us that a single posi- created to inspire us. This piece can be viewed In response to the pandemic burden on
tive act can have an immense ripple effect, like at www.bit.ly/3a5dDrW. women, the UN’s 2021 IWD theme is: “Women
the spark of joy that transforms the sombre faces Finally, the winner of the Media, 9–12 French in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a
or English category was Sarah Simionescu, COVID-19 world.” Highlighting the necessity of
of Eden High School in St. Catharines, for her women’s voices in a post-pandemic world, this
clever film #sharekindness. The film uses a year’s theme calls on women leaders to stand up
Update
QR code to ask “will you share kindness?” Ev- and be a part of important decision-making pro-
eryone who clicks yes and shares receives a cesses. Having women at the table will be vital as
return on their investment by having kindness re- we create new policies and programs during our
Update is published by the Ontario Secondary turned to them. Eventually, the kindness shared COVID-19 recovery.
School Teachers’ Federation/Fédération des ensei- spreads all over the world benefitting not only Despite the struggles of the past year, the
gnantes-enseignants des écoles secondaires de l’Ontario
the person receiving the kindness but also the pandemic has given us the opportunity to create
Editor: J. Seif
person who gave it. This piece can be viewed real change. On March 8, we must come together
Managing Editor: R. Allan
Editorial Board: D. Earle, G. Fenn,
at www.bit.ly/36fe164. (even if it’s virtually) to continue our global fight
T. Germa, P. Kossta, T. Marshall for women’s equality and our full participation
For changes in mailing addresses, within society.
please email: membership-database@osstf.ca
Visit the OSSTF/FEESO website at osstf.on.ca
How to celebrate IWD 2021:
If you have comments or queries, please address them to:
Update, OSSTF/FEESO, 49 Mobile Drive, Prevent the • Email your local MP demanding pay equity
Toronto, Ontario, M4A 1H5. pain of
repetitive for women;
Tel.: 416-751-8300, 800-267-7867
Email: jennifer.seif@osstf.ca strain injuries. • Create social media posts that promote
The opinions and views expressed in Update do not women’s issues using the hashtags
necessarily reflect the opinions and views of A message
OSSTF/FEESO. worth #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021
repeating.
Member Canadian Association of Labour Media #ChoosetoChallenge;
and the Canadian Education Press Association • Attend socially distanced/virtual IWD event/
Watch for signs
and report them: marches in your local community;
• Pain • Support organizations and female politi-
• Joint sti˜ness
• Muscle tightness cians that advance women’s causes.
• Redness
• Swelling
• Numbness
• Pins and needles sensations /Sarah McLaren, is a member of District 4,
• Skin colour changes
Near North and of the provincial Status of Wom-
en Committee.
2 Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1
2020 audit at a glance
COMMUNICATIONS/POLITICAL ACTION
$3,617,896 7.4%
DISTRICT FUNDING Publications including Update and Education Forum, Advertising, Direct
$15,619,033 32.0% Digital Communications to Members, Communications Political Action
District Funding Master rebates, PD (includ- Committee, political action materials, training and lobbying, Charter for
ing workplace representative training and new Public Education, coalition memberships, Lobby Day, First Nations, Métis
member workshops), Union Training, Inter- and Inuit Advisory Work Group, Corporate Intrusion in Public Education
district Meetings, Supplemental Time Release Task Force, Equity Advisory Mentorship Program, Communications Train-
for Small Bargaining Units, Involving the Not ing, awards and international assistance, and a portion of staff salaries
Yet Engaged, Community Outreach, Special and benefits.
Political Action Programs, District Coalitions,
Labour College, Mapping and Mobilization,
District Environmental Funding, Local Cli- PROVINCIAL MEETINGS/MEMBERSHIPS
mate Change Initiatives, District WSIB premi- $5,636,660 11.5%
ums, Human Rights Initiatives and Member Annual Meeting (AMPA), Summer Training Workshop, Provincial Council, Conferences,
Accessibility funding. OTF, CLC, and OFL Memberships, OTF Board of Governors, National/International
programs, Provincial Office functions, Benevolent Council, Judicial Council,
Parliamentary and Constitution Council, Finance Committee, Financial Workshops,
Active Retired Members Council, Equity Advisory Work Group, Governance Review
OSSTFEDUCATIONAL SERVICES Work Group, Subject Associations, Environmental Work Group, New Member Engage-
June 30, 2020
$2,910,446 6.0% ment Advisory Work Group, Local Staff and Elected Officials’ Working Conditions Work
EDUC PROT
Teacher Certification, Mediation Ser- Group, and a portion of staff salaries and benefits.
DISTRICT SERVICES SERVICES CPA MEETINGS OFFICE PE COMPENSATION CA TOTAL
Financialvices, Federation Library, Member
Statements
GA Training
- operations
Modules, 15,619,033 511,052
French Language 822,147 1,056,487 291,898 3,613,376 0 18,577,121 52,455 46,464,351
4,752,451 932,847
Committee, Educational Services PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE 235,484
GA Committee,
- transfers Status of Women0 Com- 0 $2,120,076
0 4.3%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MPA 0
mittee, Human Rights Committee, 0 2,381,267 0
Provincial Executive meetings, 0 0 0 0 0 2,381,267
SCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Faculty of Education
Sub-total Work Group,
15,619,033 511,052 allowances
3,203,414 for affiliations
1,056,487 and
5,279,833 4,546,223OFFICE OPERATIONS
0 18,577,121 52,455 48,845,618
Resource Books, and a portion of conventions, field services and $8,413,821 17.2%
Distribution
staff salaries and benefits. expenses, and salaries and ben- Provincial office (realty taxes, insurance,
Salary/Benefits 0 2,399,394 7,324,273 2,540,959 389,681 4,153,961 1,945,698 (18,577,121) 0 176,844
Fleet efits for the elected members of (176,844)utilities, security and repairs and main-(176,844)
CA 0 0 0 20,450
the Provincial 30,000
Executive. 2,005tenance), Information
0 0 (52,455)
Services, Telecom- 0
PE costs 0 0 0 0 (62,854) (111,524) 174,378 0 0 0
munications, Membership Database, Pro-
TOTAL 15,619,033 2,910,446 10,527,687 3,617,896 5,636,660 8,413,821fessional fees, General Office
2,120,076 0 Expenses,
0 48,845,618
PROTECTIVE SERVICES Secretariat Field Services and Expenses,
31.98% 5.96% 21.55% 7.41% 11.54% 17.23% 4.34% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00%
$10,527,687 21.6% Staff Training, Translation services, and a
Protective Services Committee,
District Fund protective
Educational services
Protectivematerials and research,
ServCommunicat Health Operationsportion
Meetings/MeOffice of staff
Provincial salaries and benefits.
Executive
and Safety/WSIA, Pension Advisory Work Group, LTD Advisory Work Group,
ELHT Advisory Work Group, Grievance Arbitration Module and Member Relations
Tracking, Organizing, Legal Costs, Grievances, and a portion of staff salaries
and benefits.
Provincial Executive 2,120,076
Office Operations 8,413,821
Meetings/Memberships 5,636,660
Communications/Political Action 3,617,896
Protective Services 10,527,687
Educational Services 2,910,446
District Funding 15,619,033
0 5,000,000 10,000,000 15,000,000 20,000,000
Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1 3
2020–2021 Programs Continuing
Bargaining Unit Executive Meetings and
Record Keeping
To date, three Districts, one with multiple
Bargaining Units, were part of a pilot where they
received training and began to use the provincial
New Programs for 2021–2022 database for their record keeping and retention.
District and Bargaining Unit Anti-Racism/ Estimated date of completion is June 2023 with
Equity Training: Recognizing, Understand- ongoing support for best practices.
Towards the ing, Acting
This is the only new item in the 2021–2022 District/Bargaining Unit I.T. Environments
Future: Listening, plan. This year saw the beginning of several eq-
uity action items, including:
Efforts continued in the past year to bring
cloud technologies to District offices that will fa-
Planning, Acting • Time and space for equity seeking groups
to caucus at all provincial conferences and
cilitate the migration towards adapting new tech-
nologies in our local offices in the next few years.
regionals, creation of a Black Persons and
OSSTF/FEESO Vice-Presidents Paul Caccamo Persons of Colour Advisory Work Group; Bargaining Unit/District Governance
and Karen Littlewood have assembled a Stra- • anti-racism training and equity training Work has continued with past and pres-
tegic Action Plan for presentation and as permanent components at the Annual ent Parliamentary and Constitution Committee
endorsement at the Annual Meeting of the Leadership training along with specific (PCC) members to review all Bargaining Unit
Provincial Assembly (AMPA) 2021. Below are training for new presidents; and and District constitutions. Additional resources to
excerpts from the report. • ensuring that AMPA and provincial agen- PCC were provided to assist in that regard and
das be set through equity principles. with the review.
Every year at AMPA, the OSSTF/FEESO
Strategic Action Plan serves to deal with issues We recognize that there is a wide range of ini- Grievance Arbitration Model
that would be considered as fundamental to the tiatives already being started and implemented in The primary goal continues to be to have all
ongoing operation of the Federation but could some Districts. In fact, some have been working grievances and corresponding information stored
take one or more years to address. These initia- at this a while now. in the UnionWare Grievance Arbitration Module.
tives serve to improve union service and delivery This Strategic Action Plan initiative could This will facilitate the tracking of information and
and to present solutions, which may require an never put an end to all racism and oppression the transfer of files to the Provincial Office.
extended period of time to complete. This year’s so work will need to continue for many years
plan, Towards the Future: Listening, Planning, to come but it can serve as a starting point or a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Acting, sees the completion of three items, the continuation, depending on work already initiated The Mental Health First Aid component of the
continuation of six and the introduction of one in locals. Strategic Action Plan is intended to provide this
new initiative. This item attempts to meet the needs self training to presidents and time-release members.
There are six items that were in the 2020– identified by Districts and Bargaining Units. An When it is possible to resume the training from
2021 plan that will continue for at least one more application with a self-assessment as well as a the Mental Health Commission of Canada for the
year. They are: Bargaining Unit/District Gov- request for the type of support desired will be trainers, it will happen.
ernance, Grievance Arbitration Model, Mental required to access the funds.
Health First Aid (MHFA), Towards 2022—Build- The Equity Advisory Work Group and the Towards 2022—Building for an Education-
ing for an Education-Friendly Government and Black Persons and Persons of Colour Advi- Friendly Government and Official Opposition
Official Opposition, Bargaining Unit Executive sory Work Group will be consulted throughout Provincial election organizers were selected
Meetings and Record Keeping and District/Bar- this process, especially with regards to recom- and began their work in assisting Districts and
gaining Unit I.T. Environments. We have added mending resources or service providers. Support Bargaining Units in election preparation. Organiz-
one very important item, District and Bargaining and advice may also be sought from the other ers have been making contact with each District,
Unit Anti-Racism/Equity Training: Recognizing, OSSTF/FEESO equity groups and committees and beginning the process of helping them estab-
Understanding, Acting. or even Districts who have already engaged in lish and work with election teams in each area.
such work. These election leaders will plan for the upcom-
The estimated completion date for this spe- ing provincial and municipal elections through a
cific item is June 2024. range of activities.
4 Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1
de multiples unités de négociation, ont participé
à un projet pilote dans lequel ils ont reçu une
formation et ont commencé à utiliser la base de
données provinciale pour la tenue des dossiers
et la conservation.
La date d’achèvement prévu est en juin 2023
avec un soutien continu en matière de meilleures
pratiques.
Environnements de la TI des unités de
Vers l’avenir : • Temps et espace accordés aux groupes
à la recherche d’égalité pour former
négociation/districts
Les efforts se sont poursuivis au cours de
Écouter, planifier, un caucus à toutes les conférences
provinciales et réunions régionales;
la dernière année afin d’apporter la technologie
en nuage aux bureaux de district qui facilitera
agir • Création d’un Groupe de travail consultatif
des personnes noires et des personnes
la migration vers les nouvelles technologies
dans nos bureaux locaux, dans les prochaines
de couleur, formation sur la lutte contre quelques années.
Paul Caccamo et Karen Littlewood, vice- le racisme et sur l’égalité comme
présidents d’OSSTF/FEESO, ont monté un composante permanente à la formation du Gouvernance d’unité de négociation/de
plan d’action stratégique aux fins de Leadership annuel, ainsi qu’une formation district
présentation et d’appui à la Réunion particulière à l’intention des nouvelles Le travail s’est poursuivi alors que
annuelle de l’Assemblée provinciale (RAAP) présidences; et des membres anciens et actuels du Comité
2021. Le texte ci-après est extrait du rapport. • Faire en sorte que l’ordre du jour de parlementaire et constitutionnel ont passé en
la RAAP et des réunions provinciales revue tous les statuts des unités de négociation
Chaque année à la RAAP, le Plan d’action soient établis en fonction des principes de et des districts. D’autres ressources au CPC ont
stratégique d’OSSTF/FEESO vise à traiter les l’égalité. été fournies pour aider à cet égard et au moyen
questions qui seraient considérées comme Nous reconnaissons qu’il y a une vaste de l’examen.
fondamentales au fonctionnement continu de gamme d’initiatives déjà en branle et mises en
la Fédération, mais qui pourraient nécessiter place dans certains districts. En fait, certains Module d’arbitrage des griefs
plus d’une année à mener à terme. Ces s’affairent à celles-ci depuis un certain temps. Le but premier est toujours de conserver
initiatives servent à améliorer les services et Cette initiative du Plan d’action stratégique les griefs et renseignements connexes dans le
la prestation et de présenter des solutions, ne pourrait jamais mettre fin à tout le racisme module de grief/arbitrage d’UnionWare. Cela
qui peuvent nécessiter une période prolongée et à toute l’oppression, alors le travail doit se facilitera le suivi des renseignements et le
pour leur achèvement. Le plan de cette année, poursuivre pendant un bon nombre d’années, transfert des fichiers au Bureau provincial.
Vers l’avenir : Écouter, planifier, agir, comprend cependant, elle peut servir de point de départ ou
l’achèvement de trois articles, la continuité de six de continuation, selon le travail déjà initié sur le Premiers soins en santé mentale (PSSM)
autres et l’introduction d’une nouvelle initiative. plan local. La composante des Premiers soins en santé
Il y a six articles dans le plan de 2020-2021 Ce point tente de répondre aux besoins mentale du Plan d’action stratégique est conçue
qui se poursuivront pour au moins une autre auto-identifiés par les unités de négociation pour offrir cette formation aux présidences et aux
année. Ils sont les suivants : Gouvernance et les districts. L’accès aux fonds nécessitera membres de libération syndicale. Lorsqu’il sera
des unités de négociation/district, Module une demande avec auto-évaluation ainsi qu’une possible de reprendre la formation à l’intention
d’arbitrage des griefs, Premiers soins en santé demande du type de désiré. des formateurs, offerte par la Commission
mentale (PSSM), Vers 2022 – Se préparer Le Groupe de travail consultatif en matière de la santé mentale du Canada, les choses
en vue d’un gouvernement et d’une opposition d’égalité et le Groupe de travail consultatif des avanceront.
officielle qui favorisent l’éducation, Réunions personnes noires et des personnes de couleur
de l’exécutif d’unité de négociation et tenue de seront consultés tout au long de ce processus, Vers 2022 – Se préparer en vue d’un
dossiers et Environnements de la TI des unités surtout en ce qui concerne la recommandation gouvernement et d’une opposition officielle
de négociation/districts. Nous avons ajouté un de ressources ou de fournisseurs de services. qui favorisent l’éducation
article très important, Formation sur la lutte contre Il se peut que d’autres groupes à la recherche Les organisatrices et organisateurs des
le racisme/sur l’égalité des unités de négociation/ d’égalité et comités d’OSSTF/FEESO ou même élections provinciales ont été sélectionnés et
districts : Reconnaître, comprendre, agir. des districts qui ont déjà entrepris un tel travail ils ont entrepris leur travail à aider les unités
soient consultés. de négociation et les districts dans leurs
Nouveaux programmes pour 2021-2022 La date d’achèvement estimée pour ce point préparations électorales. Les organisatrices et
Formation sur la lutte contre le racisme/sur particulier est juin 2024. organisateurs ont communiqué avec chaque
l’égalité dans les unités de négociation/ district et ont entamé le processus de les aider
districts : Reconnaître, comprendre, agir Programmes qui se poursuivent à établir les équipes électorales dans chaque
Il s’agit du seul nouveau point au plan en 2020-2021 région et travailler avec elles. Ces dirigeantes
2021-2022. Cette année a marqué le début de Réunions de l’exécutif d’unité de négociation et dirigeants électoraux planifieront pour les
plusieurs points sur l’action en matière d’égalité, et tenue de dossiers prochaines élections provinciales et municipales
y compris Jusqu’à présent, trois districts, dont un ayant par le biais d’une gamme d’activités.
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EDITORIAL
United among our vidual experiences coupled with finding strength
in our differences drives us towards a common
quest to convene an advisory table of education
stakeholders, continuing to leave communities in
differences goal. With a united voice, we stand against anti-
Black racism and all forms of discrimination. With
the dark.
OSSTF/FEESO continues to advocate for a
a united voice, we stand up to toxic provincial plan that includes:
politics that affect us in our communities. • asymptomatic testing measures for all
The year 2020 delivered hard-hitting blows to Ontario’s public education system has fallen students and staff;
our membership, which challenged and changed victim to the Ford government’s mishandling of • a vaccination plan that prioritizes education
how we view our organization. In a time of racial the COVID-19 pandemic. Education workers workers and teachers;
unrest and political strife situated in a global pan- and teachers have been ignored and left out of • increased access to and funding for com-
demic, we are provided with an opportunity for meaningful, collaborative conversations about munity supports, including respite support
change that we must embrace. safely re-opening schools in Ontario. Establish- for families in need;
In November 2020, The Black Persons and ing a clear, consistent, and transparent return to • immediate investments and supports to
Persons of Colour Advisory Work Group was school plan was not a priority for this Conserva- make current online learning more acces-
created to help the Federation reduce barriers to tive government. sible and more functional for learners;
member participation and foster equity and inclu- On January 8, 2020, the Association des • access to paid sick leave for workers;
sion within OSSTF/FEESO. Conversations about enseignantes et enseignants franco-ontariens • standard regulations for reduced class
race and how internal policies and practices dis- (AEFO), the Elementary Teachers’ Federation sizes and other health protocols to protect
advantage and exclude members who identify as of Ontario (ETFO), the Ontario English Catholic school communities.
Black, Indigenous, and racialized continue to lead Teachers’ Association (OECTA) and the On- Electing an education-friendly government
us forward in our anti-racism and anti-oppression tario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation has never been more critical as we move towards
initiatives. (See OSSTF/FEESO—Racism, Op- (OSSTF/FEESO) released a joint statement the 2022 election. Our collective experiences as
pression, Equity www.bit.ly/2MqbzCy). (www.bit.ly/3aanJYh) calling on the Ford govern- education workers and teachers will counter the
OSSTF/FEESO accepts its organizational re- ment to establish a comprehensive and trans- narratives that attempt to cause division within
sponsibility to respond to racial discrimination and parent plan to keep students, educators, and our organization. Publicly-funded education is
recognizes its history of reinforcing white privilege communities safe. True to form, Premier Ford under attack, and our roles as protectors of the
within its structure. An acknowledgment of indi- and Education Minister Lecce ignored the re- system remain vital.
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STRONG LEADERSHIP
Rooted in experience, trust and integrity
Moving forward TOGETHER
LEADERSHIP FORT
Synonyme d’’expérience, confiance et intégrité
Avançons ENSEMBLE
www.jeffdenys.com
@Denys4Treasurer
Integrity Experience Passion
Hayssam Hulays
for OSSTF Treasurer | pour FEESO Trésorier
I STAND FOR: JE SUIS POUR:
Responsible and transparent financial management
Une gestion financière responsable et transparente
Strategic funding for the fight for better collective
agreements, and against austerity and privatization
Un financement stratégique pour de meilleures
conventions collectives et pour lutter pour contre l’austérité
et la privatisation
Embedding social, economic, climate and racial justice in
union work
Imbriquer la justice sociale, économique, climatique
et raciale dans le travail de la fédération
Increased engagement of all members
Un engagement accru de la part de tous les
membres
Intégrité Expérience Passion http://www.hayssamhulays.ca
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10 Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1Coup d’œil sur la vérification de 2020
FINANCEMENT DES DISTRICTS COMMUNICATIONS/ACTION POLITIQUE 3 617 896 $ 7,4 %
15 619 033 $ 32,0 % Publications y compris Update et Education Forum, annonces
Remboursement de base aux districts, publicitaires, Communications numériques directes aux membres,
perfectionnement professionnel (y compris Comité des communications/action politique, documentation d’action
formation à l’intention des représentantes et politique, formation et lobbying, Charte pour l’éducation publique,
représentants en milieu de travail et ateliers à affiliation à des coalitions, Journée de lobbying, Groupe de travail
l’intention des nouveaux membres), formation consultatif des Premières Nations, Métis et Inuits, formation en
syndicale, réunions interdistricts, libération communication, Groupe de travail pour aborder l’ingérence des
supplémentaire pour les petites unités de entreprises dans l’éducation publique, Programme de mentorat
négociation, impliquer ceux qui ne le sont pas consultatif en matière d’égalité, formation en communication, prix et
encore, sensibiliser la communauté, programmes aide internationale et une partie du salaire et des avantages sociaux
spéciaux d’action politique, coalitions de du personnel.
district, Collège syndical, Cartographie et
mobilisation des membres, fonds du district pour
l’environnement, initiatives locales sur les RÉUNIONS PROVINCIALES/AFFILIATIONS 5 636 660 $ 11,5 %
changements climatiques, primes de la CSPAAT Assemblée annuelle (RAAP), atelier de formation d’été, Conseil provincial, conférences,
pour les districts, initiatives en matière des droits affiliations à la FEO, au CTC et à la FTO, conseil d’administration de la FEO, programmes
de la personne et fonds pour l’accessibilité nationaux/internationaux, rencontres au Bureau provincial, Conseil d’entraide, Conseil
des membres. judiciaire, Conseil parlementaire et constitutionnel, Comité des finances, ateliers
financiers, Conseil des membres retraités actifs, Groupe de travail consultatif en matière
d’égalité, Groupe de travail sur l'examen de la gouvernance, associations par matière,
SERVICES ÉDUCATIFS Groupe de travail sur l’environnement, Groupe de travail consultatif sur la participation
2 910 446 $ 6,0 % des nouveaux membres, Groupe de travail sur les conditions de travail du personnel
Certification du personnel enseignant, et des représentants locaux élus et une partie du salaire et des avantages sociaux
services de médiation, bibliothèque de du personnel.
OSSTF
la Fédération, modules de formation
June 30, 2020
à l’intention des membres, comité EDUC PROT
DISTRICT SERVICES SERVICES CPA MEETINGS OFFICE PE COMPENSATION CA TOTAL
des services en français, Comité des
Financial Statements
EXÉCUTIF PROVINCIAL
services éducatifs, Comité
GA -du statut
operations 15,619,033 2 511,052
120 076 $ 4,3 %
822,147 1,056,487291,898 FONCTIONNEMENT
3,613,376 0 DU BUREAU
18,577,121 52,455 46,464,351
4,752,451 932,847
de la femme, Comité des droits de la Réunions de l’Exécutif provincial, 235,484 8 413 821 $ 17,2 %
0
personne, Groupe de travailGA - transfers
des facultés 0 0
allocations 0
pour adhésions 0
et congrès,0 0
Bureau 0
provincial (taxes 0foncières,
0
MPA 0 0 2,381,267 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,381,267
d’éducation, cahiers pédagogiques
SCA et 0 services0 aux membres
0 et 0dépenses0 assurance,
0 services
0 publics,0 sécurité,
0 0
Sub-total 15,619,033 511,052 3,203,414 1,056,487 5,279,833 4,546,223 0 18,577,121 52,455 48,845,618
une partie du salaire et des avantages et salaire et avantages sociaux réparations et entretien), services
sociaux du personnel. Distribution des membres élus de l’Exécutif d’information, télécommunications,
Salary/Benefits 0 2,399,394 7,324,273 2,540,959 389,681 4,153,961 1,945,698 (18,577,121) 0 176,844
Fleet provincial. base de données des membres,
(176,844) (176,844)
CA 0 0 0 20,450 30,000 2,005 0 0 (52,455) 0
PE costs 0 0 0 0 (62,854) honoraires
(111,524) professionnels, 0dépenses
174,378 0 0
générales de bureau, services aux
TOTAL 15,619,033 2,910,446 10,527,687 3,617,896 5,636,660 8,413,821 2,120,076 0 0 48,845,618
SERVICES DE PROTECTION 10 527 687 $ 21,6 % membres et dépenses des membres
31.98%
Comité des services de protection, recherche et documents des5.96% 21.55%
services de 7.41%
protection, 11.54% 17.23%
du 4.34%
Secrétariat, 0.00%
formation 0.00%
du 100.00%
comité de santé et sécurité/LSPAAT, Groupe deFinancement
travail consultatif sur les
Services éduServices retraites, Réunions proFonctionnement
de proCommunicat personnel,
duExécutifservices
provincial de traduction et
Groupe de travail consultatif provincial sur l’ILD, Groupe de travail consultatif de la une partie du salaire et des avantages
FSSBE, Module de grief/arbitrage et suivi des relations des membres, organisation, frais sociaux du personnel.
juridiques, griefs et une partie du salaire et des avantages sociaux du personnel.
Exécutif provincial 2,120,076
Fonctionnement du bureau 8,413,821
Réunions provinciales des membres 5,636,660
Communications/action politique 3,617,896
Services de protection 10,527,687
Services éducatifs 2,910,446
Financement des districts 15,619,033
0 5,000,000 10,000,000 15,000,000 20,000,000
Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1 11Vote | Votez
Malini Leahy
for OSSTF Executive Officer
pour agente de l'executif FEESO
Experience | Leadership | Integrity
Expérience | Leadership | Intégrité
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PROVEN INTEGRITY.
RESPONSIVE LEADERSHIP.
UN LEADER ENGAGÉ QUI VOUS ÉCOUTE.
ELECT / ÉLISEZ:
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For Executive Officer/
pour agent de l’Exécutif
Let’s Connect:
Colin Matthew @ColinMatthew14 colinforosstf@gmail.com
year that has been disrupted by COVID-19. This campaign will aim to share mental
This is causing many of our members to feel health-related information, resources and expert
stressed, anxious and perhaps a little uncertain of contributions. The campaign will run until the end
the future. of May 2021.
The education sector has had to adapt, to
pivot and to adjust to a new way of doing things. About OTIP: At OTIP, we not only understand
There’s no doubt this is taking a toll on our the education system, we believe in it. OTIP has
® members mental health. been committed to providing quality insurance
We need to be more open, honest and take benefits and advice for the best value since 1977.
Caring for your an unashamed approach to discussing mental
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Across all lines of insurance, OTIP provides
coverage to more than 200,000 education employ-
mental well-being At OTIP, we are doing just that and putting the
mental well-being of our members, their families
ees in the province. Governed and led by Ontario’s
four education affiliates (AEFO, ETFO, OECTA
and the education community first. and OSSTF/FEESO) and their local leaders, OTIP
Campaign overview Throughout the school year, we will be en- was built on the belief that educators would be bet-
OTIP announces a year-long mental well-being gaging our community in conversations about ter served by a not-for-profit insurance advocate
campaign to support the education community. mental health and sharing information to support that was part of the education community.
the education community with our Caring for your Learn more about the OTIP story at
There is a ‘normal’ rhythm to the school mental well-being campaign. www.otip.com.
12 Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1PARKER ROBINSON
email: parkerrobinson@hotmail.com twitter: @ParkerRobDOT
facebook: @ParkerRobinson4EO
For more information on our Caring for your
mental well-being campaign, visit www.otip.com/
wellbeing.
Special features:
• Feeling stressed and anxious? You are
not alone
• How to break the cycle of stress and
bad sleep
• The benefits of cooking as a family
• Staying active at home
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14 Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1Elect
Shannon Vandenberghe
OTF Governor/Gouverneur de la FEO
Integrity - Experience - Advocacy
Faire entendre plus en plus face à des conditions de travail
dangereuses et un accès limité à des congés de
des femmes et notre pleine participation au sein
de la société.
nos voix maladie rémunérés et à des services de garde.
En réponse au fardeau de la pandémie sur Comment célébrer la JIF 2021 :
les femmes, le thème 2021 de l’ONU pour la JIF 1. Envoyez un courriel à votre député
est : « Leadership féminin : Pour un futur égalitaire provincial pour exiger l’équité salariale
Depuis 1911, la Journée internationale de dans le monde de la COVID-19 ». Soulignant la pour les femmes.
la femme (JIF) a livré un appel à l’action pour nécessité de la voix des femmes dans un monde 2. Créez des messages dans les médias
l’égalité des sexes partout dans le monde. post-pandémie, le thème de cette année fait sociaux qui font la promotion des enjeux
Maintenant célébrée le 8 mars, la JIF est appel aux femmes dirigeantes de se dresser de la condition féminine au moyen des
également l’occasion de se dresser et de et de faire partie des processus importants de mots-clics #InternationalWomensDay
reconnaître les contributions essentielles que prise de décisions. Le fait d’avoir des femmes à #IWD2021 #ChoosetoChallenge
les femmes apportent dans tous les aspects de la table sera essentiel alors que nous créons de 3. Assistez aux événements/marches virtuels
la société. nouvelles politiques et de nouveaux programmes et avec distanciation sociale dans votre
La COVID-19 a mis en forte évidence les lors de notre rétablissement de la COVID-19. communauté.
difficultés économiques et domestiques des Malgré nos défis de la dernière année, la 4. Appuyez les organismes et les femmes
femmes, tout en soulignant la valeur essentielle pandémie nous a donné l’occasion d’apporter politiciennes qui font avancer les causes
de leurs rôles. Cela est abondamment clair de véritables changements. Le 8 mars, nous de la condition féminine.
dans la main d’œuvre, où des travailleuses de devons nous rassembler (même virtuellement) /Sarah McLaren est membre du District 4,
premières lignes, surtout des femmes, font de pour continuer notre lutte globale pour l’égalité Near North et du Comité du statut de la femme.
Update 2020–2021 • VOL. 48 NO. 1 15Join us in 1. uses innovative teaching methods, de-
signs creative programs, and develops
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