🎧 PODCAST: Five Ontario education unions are getting ready for a labour battle with Doug Ford
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joins @ericwickham.ca to explain why the five unions served notice to bargain with Ford's government at the same time
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joins @ericwickham.ca to explain why the five unions served notice to bargain with Ford's government at the same time
Why 5 Ontario Education Unions Served Notice to Bargain with Doug Ford’s Government At the Same Time
OSBCU President Joe Tigani explains why Ontario's education unions are getting ready for a labour battle with Doug Ford
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June 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
🎧 PODCAST: Five Ontario education unions are getting ready for a labour battle with Doug Ford
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joins @ericwickham.ca to explain why the five unions served notice to bargain with Ford's government at the same time
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joins @ericwickham.ca to explain why the five unions served notice to bargain with Ford's government at the same time
🏥📚 Stronger together! OSBCU President Joe Tigani spoke with CUPE's Health Care Workers Coordinating Committee this week. Same fight against understaffing. ✊ Thanks HCWCC, and shout out to Tara and Jehan at our table! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #onpoli
September 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🏥📚 Stronger together! OSBCU President Joe Tigani spoke with CUPE's Health Care Workers Coordinating Committee this week. Same fight against understaffing. ✊ Thanks HCWCC, and shout out to Tara and Jehan at our table! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #onpoli
Our head steward Jenn along with other executive of OSBCU.
#solidarity #OSBCU #SUPPORT #CUPW #canlab #PaidSickDays #canadapost #supportcupw #onpoli
#solidarity #OSBCU #SUPPORT #CUPW #canlab #PaidSickDays #canadapost #supportcupw #onpoli
November 17, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Our head steward Jenn along with other executive of OSBCU.
#solidarity #OSBCU #SUPPORT #CUPW #canlab #PaidSickDays #canadapost #supportcupw #onpoli
#solidarity #OSBCU #SUPPORT #CUPW #canlab #PaidSickDays #canadapost #supportcupw #onpoli
Today we're wearing #RedforEd.
Joined with 255,000+ AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, CUPE-OSBCU, and OSSTF/FEESO members from accross the province to stand up for and demand investments in our publicly funded education system.
Joined with 255,000+ AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, CUPE-OSBCU, and OSSTF/FEESO members from accross the province to stand up for and demand investments in our publicly funded education system.
April 29, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Today we're wearing #RedforEd.
Joined with 255,000+ AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, CUPE-OSBCU, and OSSTF/FEESO members from accross the province to stand up for and demand investments in our publicly funded education system.
Joined with 255,000+ AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, CUPE-OSBCU, and OSSTF/FEESO members from accross the province to stand up for and demand investments in our publicly funded education system.
It was a pleasure to see OSSTF President Karen Littlewood, OSSTF President-Elect Martha Hradowy, OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal, and OECTA Ottawa President Mary Catherine Hogan, along with Gabrielle Lemieux (AEFO), Joe Tigani (OSBCU), Larry Rousseau (CLC), and Michael Bellemore (OCSTA).
March 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It was a pleasure to see OSSTF President Karen Littlewood, OSSTF President-Elect Martha Hradowy, OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal, and OECTA Ottawa President Mary Catherine Hogan, along with Gabrielle Lemieux (AEFO), Joe Tigani (OSBCU), Larry Rousseau (CLC), and Michael Bellemore (OCSTA).
Ontario teachers‘ unions are ALL punching back, but there needs to be more parental & community support.
#OSSTF #OECTA #AEFO #OTF #ETFO #CUP-OSBCU #OntEd
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#OSSTF #OECTA #AEFO #OTF #ETFO #CUP-OSBCU #OntEd
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November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ontario teachers‘ unions are ALL punching back, but there needs to be more parental & community support.
#OSSTF #OECTA #AEFO #OTF #ETFO #CUP-OSBCU #OntEd
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#OSSTF #OECTA #AEFO #OTF #ETFO #CUP-OSBCU #OntEd
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Solidarity in Action: OSBCU members, with David Mastin of Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, showing that united education workers are unstoppable. #OSBCU #ETFO #Solidarity #StrongerTogether #PublicEducation #betterschoolsbettertomorrow
March 27, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Solidarity in Action: OSBCU members, with David Mastin of Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, showing that united education workers are unstoppable. #OSBCU #ETFO #Solidarity #StrongerTogether #PublicEducation #betterschoolsbettertomorrow
Lovely to connect with teachers, education workers, and union leaders from around the province at the ETFO annual meeting. Every day, they show up for our kids and fight tirelessly for publicly-funded education, and I’m proud to stand alongside them.
#ETFO #OSSTF #OSBCU #CUPE #OFL #CLC
#ETFO #OSSTF #OSBCU #CUPE #OFL #CLC
August 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
March 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🚑📚 Same fight, same fire! OSBCU President Joe Tigani spoke with CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario members this week. Understaffing in schools and ambulance services comes from the same political choices. 💪 Thank you, CACO! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #onpoli
September 24, 2026 at 10:30 PM
🚑📚 Same fight, same fire! OSBCU President Joe Tigani spoke with CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario members this week. Understaffing in schools and ambulance services comes from the same political choices. 💪 Thank you, CACO! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #onpoli
Our schools are facing an understaffing crisis, unmanageable workloads for education workers and a lack of supports for students.
🚌 Buses will be available for OSBCU members and their families.
🚌 Buses will be available for OSBCU members and their families.
September 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Our schools are facing an understaffing crisis, unmanageable workloads for education workers and a lack of supports for students.
🚌 Buses will be available for OSBCU members and their families.
🚌 Buses will be available for OSBCU members and their families.
On June 6, CUPE-OSBCU locals are encouraging education workers, teachers, parents, and community members across Ontario to come together to #PaintTheProvincePurple in support of publicly funded education 💜
Interested in taking part? Find an event near you and RSVP: bit.ly/4urlqbf
Interested in taking part? Find an event near you and RSVP: bit.ly/4urlqbf
OSBCU–June 6th Paint the Province Purple event details
On Saturday, June 6th, CUPE-OSBCU is proud to Paint the Province Purple in support of publicly funded education, and we would greatly appreciate your support.CUPE-OSBCU locals have organized door-t…
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May 25, 2026 at 8:56 PM
On June 6, CUPE-OSBCU locals are encouraging education workers, teachers, parents, and community members across Ontario to come together to #PaintTheProvincePurple in support of publicly funded education 💜
Interested in taking part? Find an event near you and RSVP: bit.ly/4urlqbf
Interested in taking part? Find an event near you and RSVP: bit.ly/4urlqbf
🚨Red for Ed: Stand Together! 🚨
As the legislature returns, OSBCU CUPE education workers — let's wear red this week to stand up for public education and workers’ rights.
✊ Join us & post your photos with #RedForEd — together, we’ll be heard!
#PublicEducation #Bill33 #OSBCU
As the legislature returns, OSBCU CUPE education workers — let's wear red this week to stand up for public education and workers’ rights.
✊ Join us & post your photos with #RedForEd — together, we’ll be heard!
#PublicEducation #Bill33 #OSBCU
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🚨Red for Ed: Stand Together! 🚨
As the legislature returns, OSBCU CUPE education workers — let's wear red this week to stand up for public education and workers’ rights.
✊ Join us & post your photos with #RedForEd — together, we’ll be heard!
#PublicEducation #Bill33 #OSBCU
As the legislature returns, OSBCU CUPE education workers — let's wear red this week to stand up for public education and workers’ rights.
✊ Join us & post your photos with #RedForEd — together, we’ll be heard!
#PublicEducation #Bill33 #OSBCU
🎃👻 Spooktacular Halloween vibes are here! 🕷️🦇 Whether in a classic costume or sneaking treats 🍬—today’s all about fun! 🧙♀️💀 Share your costumes or spooky stories! Happy Halloween from OSBCU! 🧡🖤💜 #HappyHalloween #EducationWorkersUnite #OSBCU #Solidarity
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🎃👻 Spooktacular Halloween vibes are here! 🕷️🦇 Whether in a classic costume or sneaking treats 🍬—today’s all about fun! 🧙♀️💀 Share your costumes or spooky stories! Happy Halloween from OSBCU! 🧡🖤💜 #HappyHalloween #EducationWorkersUnite #OSBCU #Solidarity
What an amazing night to get out with OSBCU - CSCSO education workers canvassing throughout Paul Calandra's riding! While the Ford government wants to spend taxpayer dollars on ads attacking teachers and education workers, the workers hit the pavement to talk to the community.
August 19, 2026 at 1:49 AM
What an amazing night to get out with OSBCU - CSCSO education workers canvassing throughout Paul Calandra's riding! While the Ford government wants to spend taxpayer dollars on ads attacking teachers and education workers, the workers hit the pavement to talk to the community.
Ontario’s education unions — AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, OSBCU & OSSTF — stand in full solidarity with Alberta teachers. ✊📚The Alberta gov’t’s use of the notwithstanding clause to silence teachers is a dangerous, undemocratic abuse of power. https://ow.ly/mleq50XjnNg
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Ontario’s education unions — AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, OSBCU & OSSTF — stand in full solidarity with Alberta teachers. ✊📚The Alberta gov’t’s use of the notwithstanding clause to silence teachers is a dangerous, undemocratic abuse of power. https://ow.ly/mleq50XjnNg
Afternoon Education at OSBCU - CSCSO day 4.
March 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Afternoon Education at OSBCU - CSCSO day 4.
📣 This Saturday in Toronto!
A big fight is brewing over public education. Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and others to learn from the Days of Action and build the fight today.
🗓️ Sat, Sept 26, 10 am to 4 pm
🥪 Free, with lunch and childcare
👉 To Register click https://tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
A big fight is brewing over public education. Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and others to learn from the Days of Action and build the fight today.
🗓️ Sat, Sept 26, 10 am to 4 pm
🥪 Free, with lunch and childcare
👉 To Register click https://tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📣 This Saturday in Toronto!
A big fight is brewing over public education. Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and others to learn from the Days of Action and build the fight today.
🗓️ Sat, Sept 26, 10 am to 4 pm
🥪 Free, with lunch and childcare
👉 To Register click https://tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
A big fight is brewing over public education. Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and others to learn from the Days of Action and build the fight today.
🗓️ Sat, Sept 26, 10 am to 4 pm
🥪 Free, with lunch and childcare
👉 To Register click https://tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
#PaintTheProvincePurple & show your support for publicly funded education!
Throughout the summer, OSBCU is hosting local events across Ontario to demand REAL investment in #OntEd schools!
Find an event near you: https://osbcu.ca/paint-the-province-purple/
Throughout the summer, OSBCU is hosting local events across Ontario to demand REAL investment in #OntEd schools!
Find an event near you: https://osbcu.ca/paint-the-province-purple/
July 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM
#PaintTheProvincePurple & show your support for publicly funded education!
Throughout the summer, OSBCU is hosting local events across Ontario to demand REAL investment in #OntEd schools!
Find an event near you: https://osbcu.ca/paint-the-province-purple/
Throughout the summer, OSBCU is hosting local events across Ontario to demand REAL investment in #OntEd schools!
Find an event near you: https://osbcu.ca/paint-the-province-purple/
💜 CUPE-OSBCU education worker leaders have voted to hold a strike vote this fall.
A strike vote doesn't mean a strike. It shows we're serious and united behind more staff, better job security, and better schools.
We're asking all 57,000 members to vote YES. ✊
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
A strike vote doesn't mean a strike. It shows we're serious and united behind more staff, better job security, and better schools.
We're asking all 57,000 members to vote YES. ✊
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
September 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM
💜 CUPE-OSBCU education worker leaders have voted to hold a strike vote this fall.
A strike vote doesn't mean a strike. It shows we're serious and united behind more staff, better job security, and better schools.
We're asking all 57,000 members to vote YES. ✊
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
A strike vote doesn't mean a strike. It shows we're serious and united behind more staff, better job security, and better schools.
We're asking all 57,000 members to vote YES. ✊
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
✊ Your union is coming to you! The OSBCU Roadshow kicks off Monday.
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November. Bring a coworker and your questions. 💜
Register: https://ow.ly/g7oy50ZQJTP
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November. Bring a coworker and your questions. 💜
Register: https://ow.ly/g7oy50ZQJTP
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
September 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
✊ Your union is coming to you! The OSBCU Roadshow kicks off Monday.
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November. Bring a coworker and your questions. 💜
Register: https://ow.ly/g7oy50ZQJTP
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November. Bring a coworker and your questions. 💜
Register: https://ow.ly/g7oy50ZQJTP
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
✊💜 Solidarity is Strength.
Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and labour leaders in Toronto on Sat, Sept 26 for a free day of organizing to support education workers and build a better Ontario.
🥪 Lunch and childcare provided
Register: tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
#onted #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and labour leaders in Toronto on Sat, Sept 26 for a free day of organizing to support education workers and build a better Ontario.
🥪 Lunch and childcare provided
Register: tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
#onted #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
September 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
✊💜 Solidarity is Strength.
Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and labour leaders in Toronto on Sat, Sept 26 for a free day of organizing to support education workers and build a better Ontario.
🥪 Lunch and childcare provided
Register: tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
#onted #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
Join OSBCU President Joe Tigani and labour leaders in Toronto on Sat, Sept 26 for a free day of organizing to support education workers and build a better Ontario.
🥪 Lunch and childcare provided
Register: tally.so/r/eqg5MQ
#onted #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
Five rallies will take place simultaneously in:
📍 London
📍 Ottawa
📍 Sudbury
📍 Toronto
📍 Thunder Bay
The OSBCU is joining AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, OCE, OPSEU/SEFPO, EWAO-ATEO and OSSTF to bring education workers together and stand up for strong publicly funded education.
📍 London
📍 Ottawa
📍 Sudbury
📍 Toronto
📍 Thunder Bay
The OSBCU is joining AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, OCE, OPSEU/SEFPO, EWAO-ATEO and OSSTF to bring education workers together and stand up for strong publicly funded education.
September 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Five rallies will take place simultaneously in:
📍 London
📍 Ottawa
📍 Sudbury
📍 Toronto
📍 Thunder Bay
The OSBCU is joining AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, OCE, OPSEU/SEFPO, EWAO-ATEO and OSSTF to bring education workers together and stand up for strong publicly funded education.
📍 London
📍 Ottawa
📍 Sudbury
📍 Toronto
📍 Thunder Bay
The OSBCU is joining AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, OCE, OPSEU/SEFPO, EWAO-ATEO and OSSTF to bring education workers together and stand up for strong publicly funded education.