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POLITICAL ACTION

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On behalf of the entire membership of OSSTF District 7, the Teachers' Bargaining Unit would like to thank the following TBU members for their roles in our labour actions during the 2019-20 school year. You are the backbone of this organization, and we appreciate the hard work and hours of volunteer time you put in. Thank you for your support of our members, and for your support of public education in Ontario.
Strike Captains
Cathy Caicco
Bonnie Cameron
Chris Ewing
Brian Furgal
Katie Holmes
Jen Kozak
Don Matheson
Catherine McLeod
Dan Ogilvie
Picket Captains
David Byers
Andy Ferguson
Owen Ferguson
Shannon Ferguson
John Flynn 
Jen Jacques
Kelly McDougall
Crystal Peiman
Brian Windross
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OSSTF MEMBERS CONDUCT ONE-DAY STRIKES:
​December 4, 2019, January 15, 2020, February 21 & 28, 2020

For media coverage, please see  

Teachers, education workers picket at Grey-Bruce high schools
https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/teachers-education-workers-picket-at-grey-bruce-high-schools
 
Teachers Picket at Saugeen District Senior School
https://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=113738
 
Teachers, Education Workers Hit Picket Lines in Owen Sound
https://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=113737
 
Striking teachers and educational workers close schools and protest in Port Elgin
https://www.shorelinebeacon.com/news/local-news/striking-teachers-and-educational-workers-close-schools-and-protest-in-port-elgin
 
BWDSB and OSSTF take to the streets against educational cuts
https://www.kincardinenews.com/news/local-news/bwdsb-and-osstf-take-to-the-streets-against-educational-cuts
 
All Bluewater schools will close today
https://www.iheartradio.ca/92-3-the-dock/news-trending/all-bluewater-schools-will-close-today-1.10311236
 
One day strike by OSSTF will close all public schools
https://www.independent.on.ca/one-day-strike-by-osstf-will-close-all-public-schools/
 
Bluewater closes schools as teachers take part in one-day strike
https://saugeentimes.com/bluewater-closes-schools-as-teachers-take-part-in-one-day-strike/
 
Hanover teachers picket at John Diefenbaker School
https://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2019/12/04/hanover-teachers-picket-john-diefenbaker-school/
 
OSSTF local prepared to picket Bluewater high schools
https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/osstf-local-prepared-to-picket-bluewater-high-schools


OSSTF MEMBERS HOLD INFORMATION PICKETS ACROSS GREY-Bruce,
NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3, 2019

For media coverage, please see

Grey-Bruce teachers to begin information pickets
https://www.shorelinebeacon.com/news/local-news/grey-bruce-teachers-to-begin-information-pickets-2
 
Bluewater teachers begin holding information pickets in Grey-Bruce
https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/bluewater-teachers-begin-holding-information-pickets-in-grey-bruce-2
 
Local teachers hand out contract information leaflets in Port Elgin
https://www.shorelinebeacon.com/news/local-news/local-teachers-hand-out-contract-information-leaflets-in-port-elgin
 
Local teachers hold information picket in Hanover
https://www.thepost.on.ca/news/local-news/local-teachers-hold-information-picket-in-hanover


EDUCATION RALLY IN OWEN SOUND, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

For media coverage, please see  www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/education-minister-says-hes-open-to-options-to-keep-class-size-increases-down 

D7 PROTESTS THE MINISTER OF ED IN MEAFORD, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

For media coverage, please see https://www.themeafordindependent.ca/in-the-schools/799540-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-school-included-dignitaries-and-protesters 

LABOUR DAY PARADE, PORT ELGIN, SEPTEMBER 2019

KINCARDINE PRIDE PARADE, JUNE 22, 2019

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OSSTF Districts 7, 8, 10 PROTEST EDUCATION MINISTER, JUNE 14, 2019

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OWEN SOUND PRIDE PARADE, JUNE 8, 2019

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GREY-BRUCE LABOUR COUNCIL RALLY IN OWEN SOUND, JUNE 7, 2019

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Owen Sound rally protests cuts to public services
https://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2019/06/08/owen-sound-rally-protests-cuts-public-services/ 

OSSTF WEARS BLACK TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF FORD'S ELECTION,
JUNE 7, 2019

June 7, 2019 marked one year of Ford government in Ontario. During this time, the PC government has cut funding from education, health care, libraries, and vital public services, while fixating on beer and corporate tax cuts. Ford is failing children and families in Ontario. Members of many different labour unions in Ontario wore black on Friday, June 7 to protest these cuts.  
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TBU members at WDCS
​in Walkerton
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TBU members at OSDSS
​in Owen Sound 

OSSTF MEMBERS WEAR RED FOR ED(UCATION), JUNE 2019

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EDUCATION RALLY IN OWEN SOUND, MAY 31, 2019

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Sam Hammond
​ETFO President
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Rene Jansen in de Wal
OECTA Councillor
For press coverage of our May 31 rally, please click on the links below:

Teachers, unions rally in Owen Sound​
www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/teachers-unions-rally-in-owen-sound


Teachers Protest Outside MPP's Office
www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=109946
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COMMUNITY FORUM ON EDUCATION, SOUTHAMPTON, MAY 28, 2019

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For press coverage of our May 28 Community Forum, please click on the links below:

Researcher calls province's e-learning plans a 'terrible idea'
https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/researcher-calls-provinces-e-learning-plans-a-terrible-idea

Education Meeting Calls For More Pressure On Ford Government
http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=109879

Southampton forum hears opposition to education changes 
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https://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2019/05/29/southampton-forum-hears-opposition-education-changes/ 

Drastic consequences if province goes through with education changes
http://www.iheartradio.ca/92-3-the-dock/news-trending/drastic-consequences-if-province-goes-through-with-education-changes-1.9287208

The event was live-tweeted as well – please visit www.twitter.com/OSSTFd7TBU. 
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EDUCATION RALLY IN KINCARDINE, MAY 10, 2019

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TBU Chief Negotiator Brian Windross
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For press coverage of our May 10 rally, please click on the links below:

Hundreds protest potential teacher cuts in Bluewater District  
www.kincardinenews.com/news/local-news/hundreds-protest-potential-teacher-cuts-in-bluewater-district-2 

Teachers talk about education’s impact on the economy during Kincardine rally
https://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2019/05/10/teachers-talk-educations-impact-economy-kincardine-rally/

Kincardine education information rally Friday afternoon
blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2019/05/10/kincardine-education-information-rally-friday-afternoon/

Teachers to Rally in Kincardine
www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=109502
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Bluewater board layoffs could be higher than anticipated​
www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/bluewater-board-layoffs-could-be-higher-than-anticipated/wcm/2e13d4a8-0baf-49fe-b740-9c0411c79415


Bluewater Board notifies teachers of ‘position reductions’
blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2019/05/08/bluewater-board-expects-cut-92-teaching-positions/

DAY OF MOURNING, OWEN SOUND, APRIL 28, 2019

EDUCATION RALLY IN BLYTH, APRIL 26, 2019

EDUCATION RALLY IN OWEN SOUND, APRIL 12, 2019

For press coverage of our April 12 rally, click on the links below:

​Owen Sound Sun Times: Schools will be 'shell of what they are' if changes happen: rally organizer
https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/schools-will-be-shell-of-what-they-are-if-changes-happen-rally-organizer

92.3 The Dock News: BLUEWATER TEACHERS RALLY IN THE RAIN
http://www.iheartradio.ca/92-3-the-dock/news-trending/bluewater-teachers-rally-in-the-rain-1.9068063

And see also the Toronto Star's article about the BWDSB's letter to the Minister of Education: 

https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2019/04/12/school-board-in-education-ministers-riding-says-teacher-cuts-threaten-core-curriculum.html

RALLY FOR EDUCATION @ QUEEN'S PARK, TORONTO, APRIL 6, 2019

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EDUCATION RALLY IN OWEN SOUND, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

LABOUR DAY PARADE, PORT ELGIN, SEPTEMBER 2018

​SUPPORTING OPSEU'S PICKET IN OWEN SOUND, SUMMER 2018

OWEN SOUND PRIDE PARADE, JUNE 2018

LABOUR DAY PARADE, PORT ELGIN, SEPTEMBER 2016

LABOUR DAY PARADE, PORT ELGIN, SEPTEMBER 2015​

LABOUR DAY PARADE, PORT ELGIN, SEPTEMBER 2013

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OFL RALLY AT MAPLE LEAF GARDENS, JANUARY 2013

SUPPORTING ETFO'S BILL 115 WALKOUT, OWEN SOUND, DECEMBER 2012

PROTESTING BILL 115, FALL 2012

SUPPORTING OPSEU'S PICKET IN OWEN SOUND, SEPTEMBER 2012

LABOUR DAY PARADE, PORT ELGIN, SEPTEMBER 2012

RALLY AT QUEEN'S PARK, AUGUST 2012

RALLY AT QUEEN'S PARK, APRIL 2012

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NE SIBI QUISQUE CONSULAT, SED INTER NOS AUXILIO SIMUS.
Let us not take thought for our separate interests, but let us help one another
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Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation   District Seven Bluewater