OSSTF DISTRICT 7 BLUEWATER
OSSTF District 7 Bluewater represents over 1,000 employees of the Bluewater District School Board in the counties of Bruce and Grey. These members are represented by five Bargaining Units and connected by District Council.
We are committed to protecting and enhancing public education. A strong public education system is necessary for a diverse, open, and prosperous society. Without highly-capable dedicated teachers and educational workers, student success would be jeopardized; without positive learning and working conditions, educational progress would be undermined.
All our efforts to protect and enhance public education are founded on the value of public education and the principles required to sustain it.
We are committed to protecting and enhancing public education. A strong public education system is necessary for a diverse, open, and prosperous society. Without highly-capable dedicated teachers and educational workers, student success would be jeopardized; without positive learning and working conditions, educational progress would be undermined.
All our efforts to protect and enhance public education are founded on the value of public education and the principles required to sustain it.
MAY 16 is WORLD EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY!
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On May 16, World Education Support Personnel Day, we recognize the extraordinary contribution that education workers make to our schools and our union.
OSSTF District 7 celebrates the members of three of our local bargaining units: the Education Support Professionals (ESPs), the Office Professionals and Technicians (OPTs), and the Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSPs). OSSTF celebrates the work of education workers across the globe, emphasizing their role in the delivery of high-quality education to students, and to shine a light on the challenges that education workers face in their workplaces. |
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DEFENDING PUBLIC EDUCATION in ONTARIO
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OSSTF District 7 (Bluewater) bargaining unit presidents standing up for Better Schools, Stronger Communities:
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BRIAN WINDROSS RECEIVES HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD FROM GREY Bruce labour council
On October 24, 2022, Brian Windross of the OSSTF District 7 Teachers' Bargaining Unit was honoured with Grey Bruce Labour Council's Health and Safety Activist Award, in recognition of his exceptional contributions towards the health and safety of fellow members. Brian has served as a workplace health and safety officer for many years, and as TBU and District 7 Health and Safety Officer as well. He was recently acclaimed as TBU President.
The award recognizes contributions made to and on behalf of workers, and also congratulates the recipient for going above, beyond, and outside the workplace and being a champion of health and safety while facing down barriers placed by employers and government.
Congratulations Brian! Thank you for your contributions to the elimination of hazards and the protection of workers' health and safety.
Brian (centre) is pictured receiving the award from Kevin Smith, Labour Council President (left), and Gord Cale, Labour Council Treasurer (right), who nominated Brian for this award.
The award recognizes contributions made to and on behalf of workers, and also congratulates the recipient for going above, beyond, and outside the workplace and being a champion of health and safety while facing down barriers placed by employers and government.
Congratulations Brian! Thank you for your contributions to the elimination of hazards and the protection of workers' health and safety.
Brian (centre) is pictured receiving the award from Kevin Smith, Labour Council President (left), and Gord Cale, Labour Council Treasurer (right), who nominated Brian for this award.
PENNY HUETTLIN RECEIVES PROVINCIAL AWARD
Penny Huettlin of the District 7 Office Professionals and Technicians Bargaining Unit was honoured with OSSTF’s André Lécuyer Award, in recognition of exceptional contributions to the professional growth and development of fellow members over a significant period of time.
It is one of three major awards given by the Educational Services Committee to recognize the extraordinary leadership and service of the dedicated members who have contributed to improving professional growth programs and promoting educational issues.
Congratulations Penny!
Penny (centre) is pictured receiving the award from Lauren Simmons, chair of the Educational Services Committee (right), and OSSTF Executive Officer Colin Matthew, the provincial executive liaison to the ESC (left).
It is one of three major awards given by the Educational Services Committee to recognize the extraordinary leadership and service of the dedicated members who have contributed to improving professional growth programs and promoting educational issues.
Congratulations Penny!
Penny (centre) is pictured receiving the award from Lauren Simmons, chair of the Educational Services Committee (right), and OSSTF Executive Officer Colin Matthew, the provincial executive liaison to the ESC (left).
