There are a number of committees and work groups made up of members that assist our Federation in its work.
2SLGBTQIA+ Committee
The 2SLGBTQIA+ committee provides a forum to inform, discuss, and advise the Federation on issues relevant to 2SLGBTQIA+ members. This includes organizing efforts to dismantle barriers, promote representation, and develop resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Addressing Anti-Black Racism/Racism Committee
This committee provides a forum to inform, discuss, and advise the Federation on issues relevant to Black and racialized members. This includes organizing efforts to dismantle anti-Black racism and racism while addressing material and societal inequities that disproportionally affect Black and racialized communities.
Comité des services en langue française
This committee advises our Federation on matters relating to the special needs of Francophone members and members who speak French as part of their role within OSSTF/FEESO and to French education.
Equity Advisory Work Group
This work group consists of members representing the diversity of OSSTF/FEESO’s membership and advises our Federation on any matters related to inclusion and equity within our Federation and any other matters referred to it by the Provincial Executive.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Advisory Work Group
This work group consists of members who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit and advises our Federation on any matters affecting First Nations, Métis and Inuit members and education policy, and any other matters referred to the group by the Provincial Executive.
Human Rights Committee
This committee advises our Federation on human rights matters within our union and assist in upholding the objectives of our Federation to ensure equity and inclusiveness in the workplace, and is a forum to advise on human rights issues relevant to members
Persons Living with Disability(ies) Advisory Work Group
The Persons Living with Disability(ies) Advisory Work Group is an advisory body to the Provincial Executive that advises on matters related to issues affecting persons living with disability(ies) in the Federation, including ways to improve equity, accessibility, and accountability.
Status of Women Committee
This committee monitors the professional status of women members of our Federation and advises our leadership on the need for appropriate action with respect to any developing trends, and provides a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to women in OSSTF/FEESO.