Articles by: JD

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 […]

OTs have graciously been invited to attend OC ETFO’s Indigenous Education and Multicultural, Equity & Social Justice Committees, in conjunction with OSSTF, drop-in event for Black, Indigenous and racialized members at Turkish Kabob on December 4th. Come to build community by sharing food, conversation, and ideas. OTs are welcome privately […]

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 […]

The Annual Labour Day March and Picnic was held on Monday, September 1st. 2025. The theme this year was “Workers Together: Unions Deliver”. OCEOTA President Jamieson Dyer, was joined by Exec. Member at Large Kate Seip, and Members Jiwon Bae and Rachel Andrusek, who walked in solidarity to celebrate the […]