"Governments count on us staying in our own lanes. Solidarity is how we refuse." OSBCU President Joe Tigani
A full day of workshops and a closing panel with OCHU, OPSEU, OCAP and Amazon organizers at Solidarity is Strength in Toronto. This fight is ours. ✊
A full day of workshops and a closing panel with OCHU, OPSEU, OCAP and Amazon organizers at Solidarity is Strength in Toronto. This fight is ours. ✊
September 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Governments count on us staying in our own lanes. Solidarity is how we refuse." OSBCU President Joe Tigani
A full day of workshops and a closing panel with OCHU, OPSEU, OCAP and Amazon organizers at Solidarity is Strength in Toronto. This fight is ours. ✊
A full day of workshops and a closing panel with OCHU, OPSEU, OCAP and Amazon organizers at Solidarity is Strength in Toronto. This fight is ours. ✊
🏥📚 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
📣 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
🚑📚 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
✊ 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
💜 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
✊💜 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
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.
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.
🚌💜 The OSBCU Roadshow starts next week! Meet the central bargaining committee and bring your questions.
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November.
Register: https://ow.ly/lT8N50ZQ7Ty
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November.
Register: https://ow.ly/lT8N50ZQ7Ty
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
September 22, 2026 at 1:32 PM
🚌💜 The OSBCU Roadshow starts next week! Meet the central bargaining committee and bring your questions.
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November.
Register: https://ow.ly/lT8N50ZQ7Ty
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
📍 Sault Ste. Marie Sept 28
📍 Sudbury Sept 29
📍 North Bay Sept 30
📍 Timmins Oct 1
More stops across Ontario into November.
Register: https://ow.ly/lT8N50ZQ7Ty
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
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September 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Day 2 starts with solidarity 💜
CUPE National President Mark Hancock and CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Dawn Bellerose joined OSBCU leaders this morning with a strong message of support for 57,000 CUPE education workers and the fight ahead.
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
CUPE National President Mark Hancock and CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Dawn Bellerose joined OSBCU leaders this morning with a strong message of support for 57,000 CUPE education workers and the fight ahead.
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
September 20, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Day 2 starts with solidarity 💜
CUPE National President Mark Hancock and CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Dawn Bellerose joined OSBCU leaders this morning with a strong message of support for 57,000 CUPE education workers and the fight ahead.
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
CUPE National President Mark Hancock and CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Dawn Bellerose joined OSBCU leaders this morning with a strong message of support for 57,000 CUPE education workers and the fight ahead.
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
A strong show of solidarity between all the education worker unions at the OSBCU Leadership Meeting this weekend. 📸 Jenn Eckert @osbcu.bsky.social
September 20, 2026 at 12:19 PM
A strong show of solidarity between all the education worker unions at the OSBCU Leadership Meeting this weekend. 📸 Jenn Eckert @osbcu.bsky.social
Education union leaders came together at OSBCU’s 2026 Leadership Meeting for a powerful conversation on solidarity, bargaining & public education. Different unions. Shared strength. We are stronger together. 💜
#OSBCU #Solidarity #EducationWorkers #PublicEducation #UnionStrong
#OSBCU #Solidarity #EducationWorkers #PublicEducation #UnionStrong
September 19, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Education union leaders came together at OSBCU’s 2026 Leadership Meeting for a powerful conversation on solidarity, bargaining & public education. Different unions. Shared strength. We are stronger together. 💜
#OSBCU #Solidarity #EducationWorkers #PublicEducation #UnionStrong
#OSBCU #Solidarity #EducationWorkers #PublicEducation #UnionStrong
Solidarity in action! ✊💜
CUPE Ontario President Yolanda McClean and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick shared their support for OSBCU’s 57,000 education workers and our fight at the bargaining table.
When we stand together, we are stronger. 💜
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
CUPE Ontario President Yolanda McClean and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick shared their support for OSBCU’s 57,000 education workers and our fight at the bargaining table.
When we stand together, we are stronger. 💜
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
September 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Solidarity in action! ✊💜
CUPE Ontario President Yolanda McClean and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick shared their support for OSBCU’s 57,000 education workers and our fight at the bargaining table.
When we stand together, we are stronger. 💜
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
CUPE Ontario President Yolanda McClean and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick shared their support for OSBCU’s 57,000 education workers and our fight at the bargaining table.
When we stand together, we are stronger. 💜
#OSBCU #CUPE #Solidarity
Members of your Bargaining Committee are at the OSBCU Leadership Meeting this weekend listening to what the plan is moving forward 📸 Sherrie-Lee Price
@osbcu.bsky.social
@osbcu.bsky.social
September 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Members of your Bargaining Committee are at the OSBCU Leadership Meeting this weekend listening to what the plan is moving forward 📸 Sherrie-Lee Price
@osbcu.bsky.social
@osbcu.bsky.social
Purple and red filled education workplaces across Ontario today! 💜❤️
OSBCU members joined more than 275,000 education workers in a powerful show of unity for better working conditions, stronger student supports and better schools.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
OSBCU members joined more than 275,000 education workers in a powerful show of unity for better working conditions, stronger student supports and better schools.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
September 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Purple and red filled education workplaces across Ontario today! 💜❤️
OSBCU members joined more than 275,000 education workers in a powerful show of unity for better working conditions, stronger student supports and better schools.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
OSBCU members joined more than 275,000 education workers in a powerful show of unity for better working conditions, stronger student supports and better schools.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
Coffee, conversations and solidarity!
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joined CUPE 1328 members and allies to connect with the community and highlight how the Ford government’s chronic underfunding is affecting students and school supports.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joined CUPE 1328 members and allies to connect with the community and highlight how the Ford government’s chronic underfunding is affecting students and school supports.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
September 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Coffee, conversations and solidarity!
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joined CUPE 1328 members and allies to connect with the community and highlight how the Ford government’s chronic underfunding is affecting students and school supports.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
OSBCU President Joe Tigani joined CUPE 1328 members and allies to connect with the community and highlight how the Ford government’s chronic underfunding is affecting students and school supports.
#OntEdUnited #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
📰 #Finance
"TORONTO — On Wednesday, CUPE 1328, joined by supporters from the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), education union allies, elected representatives, and community supporters, will hold a coffee truck event outside Pope…"
"TORONTO — On Wednesday, CUPE 1328, joined by supporters from the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), education union allies, elected representatives, and community supporters, will hold a coffee truck event outside Pope…"
CUPE 1328 to Hold Coffee Truck Event to Mobilize Education Workers and Build Support for Better Schools
financialpost.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Tomorrow. 💜❤️
275,000 education workers across Ontario will be wearing purple and red.
Every education union. One voice.
Set your colours out tonight. Tomorrow, grab a photo with your co-workers on a break, post it, and tag your local and OSBCU.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
275,000 education workers across Ontario will be wearing purple and red.
Every education union. One voice.
Set your colours out tonight. Tomorrow, grab a photo with your co-workers on a break, post it, and tag your local and OSBCU.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
September 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Tomorrow. 💜❤️
275,000 education workers across Ontario will be wearing purple and red.
Every education union. One voice.
Set your colours out tonight. Tomorrow, grab a photo with your co-workers on a break, post it, and tag your local and OSBCU.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
275,000 education workers across Ontario will be wearing purple and red.
Every education union. One voice.
Set your colours out tonight. Tomorrow, grab a photo with your co-workers on a break, post it, and tag your local and OSBCU.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
You work in one building. You don't see the other 275,000 education workers facing the same short staffing, the same wages, the same conditions.
September 16, you will.
1. Wear Purple and Red
2. Photo with co-workers on your break
3. Post it, tag your local and OSBCU
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
September 16, you will.
1. Wear Purple and Red
2. Photo with co-workers on your break
3. Post it, tag your local and OSBCU
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
September 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
You work in one building. You don't see the other 275,000 education workers facing the same short staffing, the same wages, the same conditions.
September 16, you will.
1. Wear Purple and Red
2. Photo with co-workers on your break
3. Post it, tag your local and OSBCU
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
September 16, you will.
1. Wear Purple and Red
2. Photo with co-workers on your break
3. Post it, tag your local and OSBCU
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
Days Away...
Contracts expired August 31. Our resolve is only growing.
Wednesday September 16, OSBCU/CSCSO joins OSSTF, ETFO, OECTA, AEFO, OPSEU, EWAO and OCEW for a province-wide Day of Action. Over 275,000 education workers standing together.
Wear your Purple and red.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
Contracts expired August 31. Our resolve is only growing.
Wednesday September 16, OSBCU/CSCSO joins OSSTF, ETFO, OECTA, AEFO, OPSEU, EWAO and OCEW for a province-wide Day of Action. Over 275,000 education workers standing together.
Wear your Purple and red.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
September 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Days Away...
Contracts expired August 31. Our resolve is only growing.
Wednesday September 16, OSBCU/CSCSO joins OSSTF, ETFO, OECTA, AEFO, OPSEU, EWAO and OCEW for a province-wide Day of Action. Over 275,000 education workers standing together.
Wear your Purple and red.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
Contracts expired August 31. Our resolve is only growing.
Wednesday September 16, OSBCU/CSCSO joins OSSTF, ETFO, OECTA, AEFO, OPSEU, EWAO and OCEW for a province-wide Day of Action. Over 275,000 education workers standing together.
Wear your Purple and red.
#OntEdUnited #OnPoli #OntEd
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September 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Our contracts have expired. Our resolve is only growing. ✊
On September 16, OSBCU members stand with education workers across Ontario, wear your PURPLE and red 💜❤️ Let's show them what solidarity looks like.
#OntEdUnited #OntEd
On September 16, OSBCU members stand with education workers across Ontario, wear your PURPLE and red 💜❤️ Let's show them what solidarity looks like.
#OntEdUnited #OntEd
September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our contracts have expired. Our resolve is only growing. ✊
On September 16, OSBCU members stand with education workers across Ontario, wear your PURPLE and red 💜❤️ Let's show them what solidarity looks like.
#OntEdUnited #OntEd
On September 16, OSBCU members stand with education workers across Ontario, wear your PURPLE and red 💜❤️ Let's show them what solidarity looks like.
#OntEdUnited #OntEd
📚🎉 Happy International Literacy Day! 🌍✨
Literacy opens doors, builds confidence, and helps every child unlock their full potential.
OSBCU members support students as they read, learn, and dream big every single day.
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
Literacy opens doors, builds confidence, and helps every child unlock their full potential.
OSBCU members support students as they read, learn, and dream big every single day.
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
📚🎉 Happy International Literacy Day! 🌍✨
Literacy opens doors, builds confidence, and helps every child unlock their full potential.
OSBCU members support students as they read, learn, and dream big every single day.
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
Literacy opens doors, builds confidence, and helps every child unlock their full potential.
OSBCU members support students as they read, learn, and dream big every single day.
#BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow