Political Action Committee

February Update

The legislature resumes on Monday, March 23.  The Ontario Autism Coalition and education allies will be greeting MPPs and Premier Doug Ford to demand better funding for our schools on the lawn of Queen's Park.

Things are gaining momentum in the fight to maintain local voices at school boards. Government appointed supervisors have been hired ($350,000 out of the board's budget) to answer directly to the Minister of Education rather than to local communities. Please keep your eyes and ears open. Chandra Pasma, MPP for Ottawa-West Nepean, hosted a town hall last night.  Tyler Watt, MPP for Nepean, has an event tonight. Trustees are organizing provincially and parents are asking more questions. 

OSSTF District 25 members will join our elementary teacher colleagues in wearing #Red4Ed on the first Friday of each month. We'll build solidarity within our worksites and across the country as we protect and enhance public education. Keep your eyes open for an order for a new red t-shirt.

OTBU members who are interested in political action, should contact Susan.Rab@d25.osstf.ca