Minister Calandra’s trip to England raises serious concerns. At a time of chronic underfunding in Ontario’s publicly funded schools, public dollars should be spent supporting students and education workers here at home—not on international travel.
#OSBCU #CUPE #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
#OSBCU #CUPE #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
January 28, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Minister Calandra’s trip to England raises serious concerns. At a time of chronic underfunding in Ontario’s publicly funded schools, public dollars should be spent supporting students and education workers here at home—not on international travel.
#OSBCU #CUPE #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
#OSBCU #CUPE #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
Great to connect with education union leaders from across Ontario. Solidarity and shared purpose as we continue advocating for strong public education and education workers.
Thanks to AEFO for hosting.
#Solidarity #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #OSBCU #ETFO #OECTA #OSSTF #AEFO
Thanks to AEFO for hosting.
#Solidarity #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #OSBCU #ETFO #OECTA #OSSTF #AEFO
January 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Great to connect with education union leaders from across Ontario. Solidarity and shared purpose as we continue advocating for strong public education and education workers.
Thanks to AEFO for hosting.
#Solidarity #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #OSBCU #ETFO #OECTA #OSSTF #AEFO
Thanks to AEFO for hosting.
#Solidarity #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #OSBCU #ETFO #OECTA #OSSTF #AEFO
Today is UNESCO’s International Day of Education! Every child deserves a safe, well-funded school. Protect, strengthen, and celebrate public education! #InternationalDayOfEducation #ProtectPublicEducation #OSBCU #CUPE #PowerOfPurple #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today is UNESCO’s International Day of Education! Every child deserves a safe, well-funded school. Protect, strengthen, and celebrate public education! #InternationalDayOfEducation #ProtectPublicEducation #OSBCU #CUPE #PowerOfPurple #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
“We’re each monitoring about 60 to 70 students… it is systemic that they haven’t got their needs met elsewhere or in the school due to understaffing.”
Ben Fraraccio shares the reality of student supervision in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Ep. 13: https://ow.ly/rVgU50Y1LtJ
#OSBCU #CUPE
Ben Fraraccio shares the reality of student supervision in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Ep. 13: https://ow.ly/rVgU50Y1LtJ
#OSBCU #CUPE
January 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
“We’re each monitoring about 60 to 70 students… it is systemic that they haven’t got their needs met elsewhere or in the school due to understaffing.”
Ben Fraraccio shares the reality of student supervision in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Ep. 13: https://ow.ly/rVgU50Y1LtJ
#OSBCU #CUPE
Ben Fraraccio shares the reality of student supervision in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Ep. 13: https://ow.ly/rVgU50Y1LtJ
#OSBCU #CUPE
First Nations kids are being failed.
Federal funding for Jordan’s Principle education supports was slashed from $122M → $1.2M. Approval rates dropped 94% → 28%.
This is not reconciliation.
This is harm.
#JordanPrinciple #cdnpoli #OSBCU
Federal funding for Jordan’s Principle education supports was slashed from $122M → $1.2M. Approval rates dropped 94% → 28%.
This is not reconciliation.
This is harm.
#JordanPrinciple #cdnpoli #OSBCU
January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
First Nations kids are being failed.
Federal funding for Jordan’s Principle education supports was slashed from $122M → $1.2M. Approval rates dropped 94% → 28%.
This is not reconciliation.
This is harm.
#JordanPrinciple #cdnpoli #OSBCU
Federal funding for Jordan’s Principle education supports was slashed from $122M → $1.2M. Approval rates dropped 94% → 28%.
This is not reconciliation.
This is harm.
#JordanPrinciple #cdnpoli #OSBCU
Join our "Inside the Fight: OSBCU Info Hour" webinar on Feb 12 at 11am & 6pm! We'll cover:☑️Conservative threats to benefits☑️Restoring cuts☑️Local organizing☑️Timing of the strike pledge
Register here: https://osbcu-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6dS0yWcWQrywXgmh8jKpKg
Register here: https://osbcu-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6dS0yWcWQrywXgmh8jKpKg
January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Join our "Inside the Fight: OSBCU Info Hour" webinar on Feb 12 at 11am & 6pm! We'll cover:☑️Conservative threats to benefits☑️Restoring cuts☑️Local organizing☑️Timing of the strike pledge
Register here: https://osbcu-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6dS0yWcWQrywXgmh8jKpKg
Register here: https://osbcu-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6dS0yWcWQrywXgmh8jKpKg
🌟✨ Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Let’s honour his dream of equality and justice. Share love, spread kindness, and lift each other up! 🕊️❤️ #MLKDay #OSBCU #EducationForAll #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
🌟✨ Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Let’s honour his dream of equality and justice. Share love, spread kindness, and lift each other up! 🕊️❤️ #MLKDay #OSBCU #EducationForAll #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
“We are very overworked and stressed out… a lot of people just want to leave the field.”
Theresa Barone, Registered Early Childhood Educator, shares the reality inside Ontario’s kindergarten programs.
🎥 Watch Ep. 12 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/u1ckQKwbc5k
#OSBCU #CUPE
Theresa Barone, Registered Early Childhood Educator, shares the reality inside Ontario’s kindergarten programs.
🎥 Watch Ep. 12 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/u1ckQKwbc5k
#OSBCU #CUPE
January 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM
“We are very overworked and stressed out… a lot of people just want to leave the field.”
Theresa Barone, Registered Early Childhood Educator, shares the reality inside Ontario’s kindergarten programs.
🎥 Watch Ep. 12 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/u1ckQKwbc5k
#OSBCU #CUPE
Theresa Barone, Registered Early Childhood Educator, shares the reality inside Ontario’s kindergarten programs.
🎥 Watch Ep. 12 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/u1ckQKwbc5k
#OSBCU #CUPE
🎉 Meet Our New Member Organizers! They’ve trained and are ready to support locals across the province. 💜 Welcome to the team! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #OSBCU #CUPE #PowerOfPurple
January 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
🎉 Meet Our New Member Organizers! They’ve trained and are ready to support locals across the province. 💜 Welcome to the team! #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #OSBCU #CUPE #PowerOfPurple
"Without having these supports in our schools to help kids communicate, the behaviours escalate.”
Vicki Keen, Communicative Disorders Assistant, shares the impact of cuts to speech and language services.
Watch Ep. 11 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/MAckwOP4NDo
#OSBCU #CUPE
Vicki Keen, Communicative Disorders Assistant, shares the impact of cuts to speech and language services.
Watch Ep. 11 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/MAckwOP4NDo
#OSBCU #CUPE
January 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
"Without having these supports in our schools to help kids communicate, the behaviours escalate.”
Vicki Keen, Communicative Disorders Assistant, shares the impact of cuts to speech and language services.
Watch Ep. 11 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/MAckwOP4NDo
#OSBCU #CUPE
Vicki Keen, Communicative Disorders Assistant, shares the impact of cuts to speech and language services.
Watch Ep. 11 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/MAckwOP4NDo
#OSBCU #CUPE
💜POWER OF PURPLE WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK! 💜 Every Wednesday in 2026, Ontario's education workers unite in purple for solidarity. Let’s flood our schools and timelines! 💜 #PowerOfPurple #OSBCU #EducationWorkersRise #CUPE
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
💜POWER OF PURPLE WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK! 💜 Every Wednesday in 2026, Ontario's education workers unite in purple for solidarity. Let’s flood our schools and timelines! 💜 #PowerOfPurple #OSBCU #EducationWorkersRise #CUPE
2026 is Ours! ✨ As we enter 2026, we stand united for fair wages, respect, and to protect public education. 💜 Together, we are unstoppable. 💜 Together, we create change. 💜 Together, we win. #OSBCU #CUPE #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
2026 is Ours! ✨ As we enter 2026, we stand united for fair wages, respect, and to protect public education. 💜 Together, we are unstoppable. 💜 Together, we create change. 💜 Together, we win. #OSBCU #CUPE #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow
As we gather this holiday season, OSBCU celebrates the strength and resilience of Ontario’s education workers. 💜 Together, we lift each other up and ensure every voice is heard. From our OSBCU family to yours: may your days be filled with peace, joy, and well-earned rest. 🌟
December 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
As we gather this holiday season, OSBCU celebrates the strength and resilience of Ontario’s education workers. 💜 Together, we lift each other up and ensure every voice is heard. From our OSBCU family to yours: may your days be filled with peace, joy, and well-earned rest. 🌟
"These are human beings… and at the end of the day, we take this home with us too.”
Developmental Support Worker Christina Bacci shares the emotional toll of violence and understaffing in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Episode 10: https://youtu.be/8AGTOkyHMY8
#OSBCU #CUPE
Developmental Support Worker Christina Bacci shares the emotional toll of violence and understaffing in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Episode 10: https://youtu.be/8AGTOkyHMY8
#OSBCU #CUPE
OSBCU Episode 10: Christina Bacci, Developmental Support Worker
Welcome back to our weekly series spotlighting CUPE education workers across Ontario.In this episode, meet Christina Bacci, a Developmental Support Worker wh...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
"These are human beings… and at the end of the day, we take this home with us too.”
Developmental Support Worker Christina Bacci shares the emotional toll of violence and understaffing in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Episode 10: https://youtu.be/8AGTOkyHMY8
#OSBCU #CUPE
Developmental Support Worker Christina Bacci shares the emotional toll of violence and understaffing in Ontario schools.
🎥 Watch Episode 10: https://youtu.be/8AGTOkyHMY8
#OSBCU #CUPE
Season’s Greetings from OSBCU 🎄✨
Thank you to education workers across Ontario for your dedication and solidarity.
Watch our holiday message as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead—together in 2026. https://youtu.be/l4_qDusD9VQ
✊ #OSBCU #EducationWorkers
Thank you to education workers across Ontario for your dedication and solidarity.
Watch our holiday message as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead—together in 2026. https://youtu.be/l4_qDusD9VQ
✊ #OSBCU #EducationWorkers
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Season’s Greetings from OSBCU 🎄✨
Thank you to education workers across Ontario for your dedication and solidarity.
Watch our holiday message as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead—together in 2026. https://youtu.be/l4_qDusD9VQ
✊ #OSBCU #EducationWorkers
Thank you to education workers across Ontario for your dedication and solidarity.
Watch our holiday message as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead—together in 2026. https://youtu.be/l4_qDusD9VQ
✊ #OSBCU #EducationWorkers
First Nations children are feeling the impact of federal cuts. Essential supports are being stripped away. We must push back!
👉 Sign the AECEO e‑action: https://ow.ly/e1Gm50XKr6t
#OSBCU #EducationWorkers #JordansPrinciple
👉 Sign the AECEO e‑action: https://ow.ly/e1Gm50XKr6t
#OSBCU #EducationWorkers #JordansPrinciple
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
First Nations children are feeling the impact of federal cuts. Essential supports are being stripped away. We must push back!
👉 Sign the AECEO e‑action: https://ow.ly/e1Gm50XKr6t
#OSBCU #EducationWorkers #JordansPrinciple
👉 Sign the AECEO e‑action: https://ow.ly/e1Gm50XKr6t
#OSBCU #EducationWorkers #JordansPrinciple
"My 4‑year‑old autistic granddaughter left the school unnoticed… and no one knew she was missing."
Episode 9 features Tammy Graham, education worker, sharing the urgent reality of understaffed, underfunded schools.
Watch the latest episode here: https://youtu.be/PTogvpPwzJI
#OSBCU
Episode 9 features Tammy Graham, education worker, sharing the urgent reality of understaffed, underfunded schools.
Watch the latest episode here: https://youtu.be/PTogvpPwzJI
#OSBCU
OSBCU Episode 10: Tammy Graham, Education Worker
Welcome back to our weekly series spotlighting CUPE education workers across Ontario.In this episode, meet Tammy Graham, a dedicated education worker and gra...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"My 4‑year‑old autistic granddaughter left the school unnoticed… and no one knew she was missing."
Episode 9 features Tammy Graham, education worker, sharing the urgent reality of understaffed, underfunded schools.
Watch the latest episode here: https://youtu.be/PTogvpPwzJI
#OSBCU
Episode 9 features Tammy Graham, education worker, sharing the urgent reality of understaffed, underfunded schools.
Watch the latest episode here: https://youtu.be/PTogvpPwzJI
#OSBCU
Local 2357, you’ve shown the true Power of Purple! Your solidarity reminds us that when education workers unite, we’re unstoppable. Thank you for fueling this movement—together, we rise! ✊ #PowerOfPurple #SolidarityForever #OSBCU #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #CUPE
December 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Local 2357, you’ve shown the true Power of Purple! Your solidarity reminds us that when education workers unite, we’re unstoppable. Thank you for fueling this movement—together, we rise! ✊ #PowerOfPurple #SolidarityForever #OSBCU #BetterSchoolsBetterTomorrow #CUPE
Today, we unite globally to assert: human rights are universal and non-negotiable. Stand against injustice, support the threatened, and celebrate our victories. As education workers, we defend the right to learn and live free from discrimination. Let’s commit to this every day! #OSBCU #CUPE
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"We want to help eliminate barriers… reevaluate this decision."
Kristine Brown, CUPE Continuing Education Chairperson, speaks out about cuts to newcomer childcare programs in Durham.
🎥 Watch Episode 9 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/uGZi3aOAQSM
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation #Childcare
Kristine Brown, CUPE Continuing Education Chairperson, speaks out about cuts to newcomer childcare programs in Durham.
🎥 Watch Episode 9 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/uGZi3aOAQSM
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation #Childcare
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"We want to help eliminate barriers… reevaluate this decision."
Kristine Brown, CUPE Continuing Education Chairperson, speaks out about cuts to newcomer childcare programs in Durham.
🎥 Watch Episode 9 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/uGZi3aOAQSM
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation #Childcare
Kristine Brown, CUPE Continuing Education Chairperson, speaks out about cuts to newcomer childcare programs in Durham.
🎥 Watch Episode 9 of our interview series: https://youtu.be/uGZi3aOAQSM
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation #Childcare
OSBCU is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a CUPE Local 416 member while on duty. Our thoughts are with the family, colleagues, and union community. We stand united in support. #CUPE416 #UnionStrong
December 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
OSBCU is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a CUPE Local 416 member while on duty. Our thoughts are with the family, colleagues, and union community. We stand united in support. #CUPE416 #UnionStrong
🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 💖💪 Let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of 1.3 billion people with disabilities. Inclusion is essential! ✨ #IDPWD #InclusionMatters #CUPE #OSBCU #PublicEducation
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 💖💪 Let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of 1.3 billion people with disabilities. Inclusion is essential! ✨ #IDPWD #InclusionMatters #CUPE #OSBCU #PublicEducation
💜 Purple Power Reminder! 💜 Tomorrow, wear purple to show solidarity with Ontario's education workers. Huge shoutout to Local 4681 for inspiring us! 📣 Together we are stronger. Together we win. #PurplePride #Solidarity #OSBCU #CUPE
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
💜 Purple Power Reminder! 💜 Tomorrow, wear purple to show solidarity with Ontario's education workers. Huge shoutout to Local 4681 for inspiring us! 📣 Together we are stronger. Together we win. #PurplePride #Solidarity #OSBCU #CUPE
✨ OSBCU Online Store is LIVE! ✨ Shop union pride merchandise now! 🎉🛒 Explore: https://union-store.com/osbcu/ Wear your solidarity loud and proud – new items coming soon!
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
✨ OSBCU Online Store is LIVE! ✨ Shop union pride merchandise now! 🎉🛒 Explore: https://union-store.com/osbcu/ Wear your solidarity loud and proud – new items coming soon!
"We need the help now. We need the funding now."
A concussion shouldn’t be part of the job.
Mike Lalone, Educational Assistant, shares the reality of unsafe, underfunded schools. https://youtu.be/q9GwW-eYnjU
🎥 New education worker videos every Friday.
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation
A concussion shouldn’t be part of the job.
Mike Lalone, Educational Assistant, shares the reality of unsafe, underfunded schools. https://youtu.be/q9GwW-eYnjU
🎥 New education worker videos every Friday.
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation
November 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"We need the help now. We need the funding now."
A concussion shouldn’t be part of the job.
Mike Lalone, Educational Assistant, shares the reality of unsafe, underfunded schools. https://youtu.be/q9GwW-eYnjU
🎥 New education worker videos every Friday.
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation
A concussion shouldn’t be part of the job.
Mike Lalone, Educational Assistant, shares the reality of unsafe, underfunded schools. https://youtu.be/q9GwW-eYnjU
🎥 New education worker videos every Friday.
#OSBCU #CUPE #OntarioEducation