Communication/Political Action Committee (CPAC): CPAC has two main foci: Political Action and Communications. On the Political Action side, we assist our members in staying informed on the political environment that affects us as educators. We make direct contact with MPPs and local trustees, organize and engage in political protests, engage members in political activism through membership in our local Labour Councils, and support members in making an informed decision when voting at all levels of Government. On the Communications side, we undertake various initiatives to communicate information effectively to our members and with the public. CPAC is also responsible for organizing member engagement events (i.e. Calypso), community outreach (i.e. Sponsoring Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers), and coordinating the annual Student Achievement Awards for our district.
The Committee for Equity & Diversity (CfED) is an amalgamation of the Status of Women and Human Rights Committees. Together we work to promote awareness and understanding of various races, religions, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and social classes. CfED usually meets 2-3 times throughout the school year to coordinate two campaigns: a resource package for UN Human Rights Day (December), and a speaker/PD opportunity in the spring.
The mission of the Educational Services Committee (Ed Services) is to foster and promote the professional growth of OSSTF members in order to enhance the quality of education and teaching expertise by providing support, direction, and professional development opportunities to members and the broader community. The committee meets 4 to 5 times a year in order to plan and deliver at least two district-wide professional development opportunities for our members, to create and distribute the Educational Services newsletter, as well as to assist members in areas of research, professional development, curriculum, and issues of educational concern.
