OSSTF D17 EWBU

MONDAY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Thank you to our school reps! We are having another information filled, fun, & hands-on training. This time in Orillia. Please check your personal emails. Space is limited to 15. Register for more details.

SHAREABLE SATURDAY: As we say good-bye to summer, here is one last fun and colourful idea. Share your ideas with us by sending them to [email protected] Like us & share.

Fun Fact Friday: September’s full moon has cast a beautiful golden spell over our skies and is at peak right now. Even though we are still experiencing hot summer type weather our moon is telling us that we are now in a phase of transition from one season to the next. These warm summer evenings will soon come to an end and sweater weather will soon be upon us. September’s full moon has been known as the Harvest moon. It got its’ name because it happens right at the beginning of the harvest season before winter starts. The bright moonlight was known to assist farmer’s in harvesting crops right into the wee hours of the night. This year’s moon will seem even more golden as it lights up our night sky. On Tuesday September 17 at 10:34 pm the harvest moon and partial eclipse were a rare double event. It was visible to many parts of the globe and this event elevated the Harvest moon to be called a supermoon. So if you have not had a chance yet to enjoy, take a minute tonight and look up…oh what a wonderful world it is.
Information gathered from the Almanac website.

Need a refresher on your rights at work in Ontario? Have a question about something you’re experiencing? Join a free, online Know Your Rights At Work workshop:

Thursday, September 19, 6 pm - 7 pm (English)
Monday, September 23, 6 pm - 8 pm (Spanish)

Because knowing your rights is the first step to defending them! Register today at WorkersActionCentre.org/KYR

SHAREABLE SATURDAY: September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Click the link to download some free ideas. Let's have those important conversations while having some fun!
https://www.twinkl.ca/resource/orange-shirt-day-primary-art-activity-ca-ss-1628364722

Orange Shirt Day Primary Art Activity Use this Orange Shirt Day art activity with your students in the classroom or at home! This resource is a great way for students to get creative, while getting accustomed to the key messages of Orange Shirt Day. The resource is perfect for encouraging students to think about their personal relations...

Fun fact Friday: Friday the 13th…why is it unlucky? If you didn’t know, the meaning is based on the story of the last supper of Jesus. The number 13 is associated with the 13 people seated at the table which took place on a Thursday. Jesus was arrested that night, and crucified the next day, on a Friday. Some of the superstitions that are common knowledge could lead to many years of bad luck, such as breaking a mirror can lead to 7 years of misfortune. If you are a believer don’t walk under a ladder and be cautious when a black cat crosses your path because just about any situation or circumstance that happens today will be blamed on this very date. I guess a classic superstition never dies…

MONDAY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: EWBU, know a co-worker you believe needs to be spotlighted? Or one that volunteers in their community? Email us at [email protected] & we will be happy to share the great things they do.

SHAREABLE SATURDAY: Hey members, email us at [email protected] We will be happy to share your photos, craft ideas, educational hints, and upcoming events.

FUN FACT FRIDAY: The egg, a very versatile food that can be eaten any time of the day. Did you ever wonder about the colour of the egg you consume? Did you know that the eggshell colour depends on the breed of the hen? In general, white shell eggs come from hens with white feathers, while brown shell eggs are produced by hens with brown feathers. Nutritionally they are identical unless feed has been enhanced for specialty eggs with Omega-3. Now have you ever seen eggs with an exterior shell colour such as blue or green? This is very common when buying organic farm eggs. Certain breeds, such as Araucanas, the Azur, and the Olive, carry genetic variations that allow for the deposit of biliverdin which results in the blue and green eggshells. Tinted eggs are a result of cross breeding of chickens that lay brown and white eggs. Shell colour aside an egg is an amazing source of protein.
Have yourself a wonderful Friday! I am so EGG-CITED for the weekend. Please take the time to rest and recharge and perhaps crack an egg or two for brekkie tomorrow! 🍳

Have a great day. Have concerns your union can help with? Contact Rita.

OSSTF at the Barrie & District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic

DECE's: Register to get a zoom link to this event.

www.aeceo.ca

Come check out the OSSTF booth!

3 weeks away from our free family fun Labour Day Picnic. Join us!
Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada Canadian Labour Congress - Ontario Region

Communities deserve a say in ending violence in schools.
Staff deserve a say in ending violence in schools.
Parents deserave a say in ending violence in schools.
Students dsesrve a say in ending violence in schools.

The time for a stakeholder action table is NOW ▶️ saferschools.ca

Please take a second to sign this. Our 2SLGBTQ+ students are still facing bullying & feeling unsafe in schools. It's time for a change!

LGBT YouthLine Write for Student Rights Speak up for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario! Participate in LGBT YouthLine’s Write for Student Rights campaign today!

Take a quick moment to sign this petition. A 9.4% increase in annual membership fees for DECE's is unwarranted. Share this widely.

Sign the Petition Reconsideration of the Annual Membership Fee Increase to the College of ECE

FordNation Let's keep the LCBO public.👇Here's why
OPSEU Liquor Board Employees

THE LCBO THE LCBO

EWBU: PSA from a fellow member.
Your vacation pay was reported on the ROE so they don't have to report it in their EI report.

Again, Ford to trying to privatize a public service. Did you know some of the LCBO profits get funneled into EDUCATION, healthcare, & our infrastructure? Everyone deserves a fair wage.
OPSEU Liquor Board Employees

In with Thanks to FordNation cuts to the local approx 60 employees are loosing their jobs & several clients are finding themselves without their home. on a gov't who treats with such disregard. Jill Dunlop

Happy Canada Day

SHAREABLE SATURDAY: The social media team (Donna & Lucy) want to thank you for your support this school year. We have had some great comments, good questions, & fun input from you. It's your social media & we love that you share. Continue to email us at [email protected] We will post when we can over the summer but we will be recharging as well. Watch for the fun things coming in the fall!

Have a safe and restful summer. For those still working through the summer, find the time to rest. Enjoy!

MIDLAND AREA members: A EWBU member from your area is involved in a rally and needs your help. Please come out to a rally on July 3rd at noon at the Midland Public Library. Doug Ford is closing group homes in your area! Folks are losing their jobs! Families are scrambling to find alternate accommodations for their children. Some of them may have been your past students. It's summer break but we ask you give an hour of your time if you are able. MPP Jill Dunlop needs to know we care what happens in MIDLAND. EWBU will be there! Please share widely.

Women's Strike 2024. Great turnout! Scroll through our pics & sign the petition.

MONDAY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Our post is late for good reason. Today, we spotlight our Rep Award winner-Karen Brasier-Salo & our Sister Anne Fairbairn winner-Garth Collier. SJO EA's. Pictured here with their SJO team & admin.