OSSTF District 11- Thames Valley
Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

680 Industrial Road, London, Ontario, N5V 1V1
Phone: (519) 659-6588; Fax: (519) 659-2421; Email: osstf11@execulink.com

District 11 Office

Name of Document

What it is and where to find it

Teachers' Bargaining Unit Constitution and Bylaws

• The Constitution contains the fundamental principles governing the bargaining unit. It fits together with the District Constitution and the Provincial Constitution, but deals particularly with the structure and business of the bargaining unit. 
• The TBU Constitution Committee oversees the structure of the Constitution and makes recommendations for its revision to General Members' meetings.
• The Constitution can be amended by motion at a General Members' Meeting.
• Click here to view a copy of the TBU Constitution.

Teachers' Bargaining Unit Collective Agreement

• The Collective Agreement is negotiated between the District 11 Teachers' Bargaining Unit and the Thames Valley District School Board. It outlines all of the details of the salary, benefits and working conditions under which members of the bargaining unit will work. 
• It is critical that members know and understand the collective agreement. If you think that part of the collective agreement has been violated, contact your Branch President or the District Office immediately. Where the collective agreement has been violated, the District Office will intervene to try to correct it or, if necessary, launch a Grievance to try to have the situation remedied.
• This is a confidential document. There should be five copies at each Branch. It is also accessible by going to the TVDSB website, clicking on "My Employee Portal" and then "View My Collective Agreement". 

Teachers' Bargaining Unit Benefits Package

• Benefits including Extended Health coverage, Dental coverage, Life Insurance Long Term Disability insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are negotiated between the Bargaining Unit and the Board.
• This is a confidential document. Each member was given a copy of the Benefits Booklet upon enrolment. Your particular coverage and various forms to access reimbursement or to change coverage information can be accessed by going to the TVDSB website, clicking on "My Employee Portal" and then "View My Benefits".

Teachers' Bargaining Unit Seniority List

• The Seniority List is published yearly.
• This is a confidential document. It is also accessible by going to the TVDSB website, clicking on "My Employee Portal" and then "View My Seniority List".

Resource Pamphlet:
Certification Rating Statements

• Every teacher in a public secondary school must have an OSSTF Certification Rating Statement.
• District 11 has produced a pamphlet for members with some general information about Certification Rating Statements. 
• The provincial OSSTF website has a section entirely devoted to OSSTF Certification. The application form and instructions for filling it in can be found there. 

Resource Pamphlet:
Understanding Your Pay Stub

• This pamphlet explains what all of the parts of your pay stub are and how the deductions are calculated.

Resource Pamphlet:
Leaves of Absence

• This pamphlet explains the different kinds of Leaves of Absence which are covered by the collective agreement.

Employment Insurance Information

• In Employment Insurance Information, you will find links to information about Employment Insurance benefits, including Pregnancy leave and Compassionate Care leave.

Resource Pamphlet:
Assaults and Criminal Charges

• This pamphlet explains what to do if you are assaulted or if you are charged with an assault or criminal charge.