T – Transparency in Leadership

• Members deserve open, honest, and timely communication.
• Regular updates on negotiations, finances, and key decisions.

E – Empowerment of Members

• Building local capacity by providing training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
• Encouraging grassroots activism and mobilization for real change.

A – Accountability to the Membership

• A leadership team that is answerable to you, not just during elections but every day.
• Holding ourselves accountable for progress on key issues, from bargaining to equity.

M – Mobilizing for Stronger Bargaining

• Developing clear bargaining strategies that reflect the realities of all members—teachers, education workers, and beyond.
• Strengthening strike-readiness and advocacy efforts to take on government attacks.
  
  

W – Workplace Equity & Inclusion

• Building on work in advancing equity initiatives within OSSTF.
• Strengthening our commitment to anti-oppression and social justice work.

O – Organizing for the Future

• Modernizing OSSTF to be more member-focused and action-oriented.
• Expanding partnerships with other unions, community organizations, and allies.
• Investing in education and outreach to prepare the next generation of union leaders.

R – Respect for All Members

• A culture of respect, where all voices are valued.
• Addressing internal union conflicts with fairness, transparency, and a commitment to unity.

K – Keeping OSSTF Strong & United

• A divided union is a weakened union. We must work together to push back against government cuts, protect our rights, and secure better working conditions.
• Uniting all bargaining units and members under a common vision.
• Focusing on collective action—because when we stand together, we win.