Dec 10th is International Human Rights Day. This day marks the anniversary of the United Nations adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. This document affirms the rights and dignity of all people and is a milestone in the history of human rights. […]

On Dec 6th in Canada, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women honors the 14 women killed at the Polytechnique Montréal massacre in 1989, as well as lives lost to femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) throughout the year and calls for action against GBV. This year […]

November 25th marks the first day of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This day raises global awareness of GBV. It was designated in 1999 by the United Nations General Assembly. The date of November 25 commemorates the lives of the Mirabal sisters from the Dominican Republic who […]

We would like to invite members to join us on Thursday Dec. 11th at 7pm for an “Escape to the Holidays” Social get together with other OCEOTA members at Room Escape 1860 Bank Street #3B, K1V 7Z8, Located on Bank & Walkley. We’ll participate in an Escape Room together (we […]

As the provincial legislature returns, l’Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), Ontario School Board Council of Unions (CUPE-OSBCU), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) have issued the following joint statement: The Ford government introduced Bill […]

They’re back: OTF Connects webinars OTF is pleased to announce their newest series of excellent OTF Connects webinars. Over the coming weeks and months, OTF’s newest series of webinars will feature tips and tools to support you on your teaching and learning journey, across divisions and subject areas. Their  easy-to-use […]

OCEOTA held our Fall General Meeting on October 22nd, President Jamieson Dyer spoke to members about several topics including  Collective Bargaining issues, French and English pool advocacy, the recent reorganization of our schools and the changes in the staffing timeline, Staffing delay of List 3, the DOT program, the educational […]

Staffing Process Hiring by OCDSB follows the prescribed OCETFO Collective Agreement. Postings for permanent contracts are done simultaneously for OCETFO permanent teachers (internal candidates) and OCEOTA (external candidates). Internal candidates are considered prior to externals. After permanent internal candidates are considered, and where possible, FSL placements will be conducted for […]

We must loudly and clearly say no to Bill 33! Call: Premier Doug Ford (416) 325-1941 or  Send an email to your MPP and ask them to support local democracy. It’s nearly here, we must fight Bill 33 (Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025), which gives the Minister of Education broad […]

On September 18th members of our local joined community partners and advocates at the Take Back the Night march. The event, which brings people of all ages together to support survivors, raise awareness, and advocate for safer, healthier communities. Carrying flags members walked with purpose reaffirming our commitment to creating […]