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"The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is a trade union representing almost 60,000 members.

The union works to protect its diverse membership which is represented in 140 bargaining units across the province.

OSSTF/FEESO bargaining units represent both English and French members in elementary and secondary school workplaces, private schools, consortia offering support services to school boards and universities."

"This brochure has been produced to help you prepare for your pregnancy/parental leave.
The following offers an overview of issues related to pregnancy/parental leaves and benefits
and provides answers to many questions that commonly arise.

Although the information in this brochure was up-to-date at time of printing, changes in
government legislation or policies may occur at any time. Make sure you verify informa-
tion regarding leaves and benefits prior to making any decisions.

For additional information regarding the relevant provisions in your collective agreement
as well as the specific policies of your employer, please contact your local bargaining unit
office."

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) serves a total of active and retired membership of  over  260,000.

OSSTF/FEESO represents the interests of approximately 40,000 contributors to the OTPP through the member plan sponsor, the Ontario Teachers’ Federation.

"With $87.4 billion in net assets, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is the largest single-profession pension plan in Canada. An independent organization, it invests the pension fund's assets and administers the pensions of 284,000 active and retired teachers in Ontario."

"Edvantage, in partnership with retailers and businesses throughout Ontario, offers rewards and discounts to education employees and their families."

Educators Financial Group (previously known as Ontario Teachers Group, and OTG Financial Inc.) has exclusively served members of the education community and their immediate family members for over 30 years with services such as:

•   Planning - professional planning and independent advice
•   Investing - solid investment strategies, focused on performance
•   Lending - low mortgage rates, anld flexible options for educators

Educators Financial Group was established in 1975 by OSSTF/FEESO. Their own family of mutual funds and other financial services are available to qualified people at substantially lower costs than other financial institutions.

They also provide their member clients with access to thousands of other Canadian mutual funds.

Clients always receive unbiased advice from knowledgeable specialists. They have an experienced team of Certified Financial Planners and Investment Advisors who are here to help their clients - not to generate fat commissions for themselves, since they are not on commission.

They also understand both the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and the OMERS Pension Plan - and can assist clients with any questions they may have about these programs.

Educators Financial Group is committed to serving only active and retired members of the education community (and their immediate family members). They are the only company in Canada which offers this exclusive service.

In 1996, OSSTF/FEESO established a new type of membership specifically for Active Retired Members (ARM). This allows retired members of OSSTF/FEESO who wish to remain actively involved with their colleagues politically or socially to rejoin OSSTF/FEESO.

Active retirement offers an opportunity for continuing involvement with the educational community at both the local and provincial levels.

Local chapters of ARM have been or are being organized to provide members with opportunities to gather for social events and/or political action activities.

The experience, skills and abilities of retired members are valuable resources that should be utilized to further goals in areas such as political action, legislative lobbying, crisis assistance, research, communications, and public relations.