Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation
DISTRICT 4 Near North
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A list of current and past news item can be found below. 

 

  • Benefits Direct Billing Transition
    OSSTF benefits is transitioning from billing through the employer to direct billing of the plan to members. Currently, most plan members make their member contributions for OSSTF Benefits by pay roll deduction through their employer. Click the title for more information, 
  • Annual General Meeting 2023
    The Annual General Meeting for District 4 ESSP BU, T/OTBU has been set for Tuesday, May 16th in Parry Sound. Click the above title to link to more details.
  • Annual General Meeting 2022
    The Annual General Meeting for District 4 ESSP BU, T/OTBU has been set for Tuesday, May 17th in North Bay. Click the above title to link to more details.
  • May Day
    May Day (May 1st) is an historic day for workers across Canada and the world. D4 and OSSTF has teamed up with the North Bay and District Labour Council and the Ontario Federation of Labour to host dozens of events across the province on May Day. The North Bay and District Labour Council will be hosting a rally style event Sunday, May 1.
  • Preparing for the Provincial Bargaining Survey
    Provincial OSSTF is asking members to prepare for the Bargaining Survey. Click on the title to access more information on how to get ready to provide your input.

    Click on the title or icon for more information.
  • Student Achievement Awards - Fall 2021
    The Student Achievement Awards is a writing and creative arts competition, which is open to all public secondary school students in Ontario. The competition is meant to encourage the intellectual development of our students and an interest in society. The 1984 Provincial Assembly established the awards, in honour of Marion Drysdale, a secretary at OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Office for twenty-two years, for her dedicated work and commitment to public education.

    The link to the provincial site below will bring you to application forms, tips for students, tips for teachers and other information related to the competition. 

    For more information, click here. It will take you to the Provincial OSSTF site.
  • Election Readiness - Local Town Hall Meeting

    Townhall meeting Thursday, October 14th from 6 to 7:30

    Do you imagine an Ontario government that truly values publicly funded education? One that respects bargaining and the needs of our students? OSSTF/FEESO’s leadership wants to change the Ontario Provincial Government to make this happen. OSSTF/FEESO created the Strengthen Public Education: Rebuild Ontario election 2022 platform by listening to tens of thousands of member voices.

    Join the conversation in District 4 on October 14th “Speaking to the OSSTF/FEESO 2022 Platform—Telling our Stories” Virtual session.

    If you're interested, contact us at southvp-teachers@d04.osstf.ca to receive the link and/or call in details.
  • Annual General Meeting 2021
    The Annual General Meeting for District 4 is set for Monday, May 17th at 6pm. The D4 TBU/OTBU and D4 ESSPBU AGM's will follow the District4 AGM. Click the link in the title for more details.
  • Annual General Meeting 2020
    The Annual General Meeting for District 4 has been set for Thursday, May 14th at 6pm. Call in details have been sent out via Mailchimp. Click the above title to link for more details.
  • Annual General Meeting 2019
    The Annual General Meeting for District 4 ESSPBU, OTBU and the TBU has been set for Thursday, May 16th in Sundridge. Click the above title to link to more details.
  • District 4 All Member Election Challenge
    District 4 wants all it's members to talk about the election, learn about the candidates, to vote and get others to vote. Click the title or icon to learn more.
  • Annual General Meeting 2018
    The Annual General Meeting for District 4 ESSP, OT's and the TBU has been set for Thursday, May 17th in Parry Sound. Click the above title to link to more details.
  • OTIP Benefits Transfer
    We are now into Wave 5 of the Benefits transfer. We are moving from Great West Life to Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP). Click the link above for more details.
  • North Bay Labour Council Supporting Pride Event
    North Bay Labour Council is leading the way to establish an annual pride event.
  • OTIP Benefits Information Meeting
    OTIP is offering a Benefits Information Meeting. There are 2 formats available - Webinar or Conference Call
  • Annual General Meeting 2017

    The District 4 Annual General Meeting for District 4 was help Thursday, May 18th.