OSSTF District 11 London

About OSSTF District 11 London

OSSTF District 11 is a community organization and educational union located in the White Oaks neighbourhood of London. It serves as a representative body for thousands of educational employees, including teachers and the staff who assist them as part of an educational team. The organization provides a variety of services focused on protection, resources, and professional growth. It enforces collective agreements to ensure members are treated fairly regarding salary, benefits, evaluations, and workload provisions. OSSTF offers a body of publications, including Resource Books and a Research Library specializing in educational and labour issues, as well as legislative materials like Acts, Regulations, and Bills. The Educational Services Committee specifically supports professional development by administering individual funding assistance, organizing local workshops, and providing materials on curriculum and research. Founded in 1919 by a group of men and women seeking equal pay and basic rights for teachers, the union is built on democratic traditions. It describes its strength as being rooted in collective bargaining, professional development, educational research, and political action. The organization operates under the motto "Let us not take thought for our separate interests, but let us help one another.