OSSTF Overview Quiz

What does the following word stand for in the acronym OSSTF?

Ontario ​ (a)   School Teachers Federation

• Secondary
• Secular
• School

Answer explanation

What is the primary focus of OSSTF?

• Representing people in various fields

• Representing people in the field of law

• Representing people in the field of healthcare

• Representing people in the field of education

Answer explanation

Check out some of the words used here to describe OSSTF members.

What do members of OSSTF constitute of.

Choose the most correct response:

• Secondary School Employees

• Education workers who are employees of school boards, universities and other educational institutions

• Elementary School Employees

Answer explanation

OSSFT/FEESO represents over 60,000 education workers who are employees of school boards, universities and other educational institutions in Ontario! Check out their Linkedin Page to get a sense of where their members come from:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/osstf/?originalSubdomain=ca

How is the OSSTF organized?

• Annual Meeting of Provincial Assembly

• is the legislative body that acts in the name of the Federation between annual meetings. Since Councillors represent individual districts, sectors and bargaining units, Provincial Council reinforces our democratic tradition and local representation.

• The Provincial Executive

• is elected for a two-year term at the Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly (AMPA). The Provincial Executive is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Federation and oversees the Provincial Office. The Provincial Executive answers to the members through the Provincial Council.

• The Provincial Council

• is the supreme decision-making body for the Federation.  AMPA elects the Federation’s seven-member Provincial Executive every two years as well as representatives to the Board of Governors of the Ontario Teachers’ Federation.

Answer explanation

Here is an overview of how these organizations with OSSTF interact

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by OSSTF?

• Legal Representation

• Health & Safety

• Certification

• Insurance

Answer explanation

While OSSTF cannot provide legal counselling, they can provide mediation for a variety of reasons. Check out: https://www.osstf.on.ca/services/mediation-services-resource-bank-msrb.aspx

Which program is aimed at promoting equity within OSSTF?

• Equity Mentorship Program

• Social Justice Program

• International Assistance Program

• Women’s Advocate Program

Answer explanation

For more information about the Equity Membership Program, check out: https://www.osstf.on.ca/en-CA/about-us/what-we-stand-for/equity/equity-mentorship-program.aspx

Using the map or clues on the website under "OSSTF/FEESO Regions", locate the 5 main regions within OSSTF

b

c

d

e

a

Region 4

Region 3

Region 5

Region 2

Region 1

Answer explanation

OSSTF/FEESO has 37 districts which are further subdivided into 151 bargaining units!

OSSTF can offer its members PD training, awards, and grants.

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Answer explanation

True!

Check out:

https://www.osstf.on.ca/pd-training.aspx for more details!