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Our AGM will be Wednesday, May 27th. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Current Union News & Events
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Check the OT Mailboxes! (April-May)
Check the OT Mailboxes! (April-May)
Sometime this week, your worksites will receive mail to place in the OT mailbox. The OT mailbox should be accessible to all OTBU members, including Daily OTs and LTOs, whether you are a familiar face or if it's your first assignment at that school.
The first 20 OTBU members to take out the 2026 AGM poster from the envelope inside your school's OT mailbox and post it in the staffroom's OSSTF bulletin board will be sent a new #RedforEd T-shirt! Please send a photo after you have put up the poster and fill out this form to receive a prize. Other participation prizes may be available. Details are in the linked Google Form.
There will also be "Underfunded & Over It" stickers included inside the envelope. These should remain in the mailbox to share with any of our members. Please take one!
Posted 04/20/2026
OTBU Annual General Meeting (May 27th)
OTBU Annual General Meeting (May 27th)
All secondary occasional teachers (daily and long-term) who work for the OCDSB are encouraged to attend. In addition to elections, reports, constitutional amendments and passing a budget, it will be a good opportunity to see friends, share a meal, and learn more about our bargaining unit.
Our AGM is scheduled for May 27, 2026.
Edited 04/14/2026
Nominations Open for the OTBU Outstanding Service Award! (Until April 29th)
Nominations Open for the OTBU Outstanding Service Award! (Until April 29th)
We are taking nominations for the OTBU Outstanding Service Award until April 29th! The recipient(s) will be recognized at the D25 OTBU AGM on May 27th. View our policies and procedures for awards as well as the nomination form at the bottom of the OTBU Activities page.
If you are interested in being a part of the Awards Committee, please email jiwon.bae@d25.osstf.ca.
Edited 04/14/2026
Education Day of Action #RedforEd (April 29th)
Education Day of Action #RedforEd (April 29th)
Our Bargaining Unit will be joining a province-wide day of action for the 5 biggest education unions. You are encouraged to wear red and participate in conversations about the Ontario budget, staffing cuts, preparation for bargaining, and funding for the OCDSB. Click here for more information.
Posted 04/20/2026
Link to AI Speaker, Holly Clark (April 27th)
Link to AI Speaker, Holly Clark (April 27th)
We are partnering with the TBU for the April 27th Federation Day to host Holly Clark as a virtual speaker. She will be addressing Artificial Intelligence in education. The livestream will occur from 9 am - 10:15 am:
Posted 04/20/2026
Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Youth Workshop (April 27th) Limited Space Available!
Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Youth Workshop (April 27th) Limited Space Available!
Only a few spots remaining!
For the 2025-2026 school year's Federation PD day, we are pleased to offer you an opportunity to take a Mental Health First Aid course for supporting youth ages 12-24. This is a 10-hour course that normally costs $250, but free for you as the OTBU will be funding the course. Certificates will be provided upon successful completion. More information is on the sign-up form here.
The self-directed Module 1 is due April 22nd, and sign-ups will close April 13th!
Edited 04/07/2026
#Red4Ed - Stand Up for Publicly Funded Education (April. 10th and first Friday of each month)
#Red4Ed - Stand Up for Publicly Funded Education (April. 10th and first Friday of each month)
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 orders of a new red t-shirt.
Visit here for more information: District 25 Political Action Committee
OTBU members who are interested in political action should contact Susan.Rab@d25.osstf.ca
Edited 04/07/2026
Click on the heading to be directed to the Professional Development Opportunities Page.
Current and Upcoming Opportunities:
Mental Health First Aid Workshop: Supporting Youth
AI in Education Virtual Speaker: Holly Clark
Beyond the Screen: Understanding and Preventing Incel Radicalization of Male Youth
OTF Connects Webinars
Walking In Our Truth Together
Current News
Current News
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OCT Membership Renewal
OCT Membership Renewal
This is a reminder that all daily OTs are responsible for making a payment to OCT in order to keep their membership in good standing.
OCDSB will automatically deduct the OCT renewal fees from active LTOs depending on the time period of your LTO assignment. If you are unsure, please consult with your admin.
Posted 01/22/2026
If you are a Daily OT, you will need to pay your annual fee to OCT manually. LTO teachers will have their dues automatically deducted from their paychecks.
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sec-ot-2022-2026-collective-agreement-final.pdfD25 OTBU Collective Agreement
D25 OTBU Collective Agreement
D25 OTBU Constitution 2025-2026.pdfD25 OTBU Constitution
D25 OTBU Constitution
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