OSSTF/FEESO has a longstanding commitment to equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression as outlined in our OSSTF/FEESO Equity Statement. The Federation has developed a structure for equity supported by a provincial Equity Officer, a provincial In-House Equity Team, an Equity Advisory Work Group and In–House Equity Work Group.
There are a number of committees and work groups made up of members that assist the Federation in its work on reducing barriers to member participation and fostering equity and inclusion within OSSTF/FEESO.
The Equity Officer, a member of provincial office staff, provides advice and assistance to members regarding equity-based barriers to participation in the Federation. Please contact Jennifer Seif by email at jennifer.seif@osstf.ca.
The Provincial In-House Equity Team is made up of provincial office staff, including the Equity Officer, who promote equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression within the Federation.
The Equity Advisory Work Group is tasked to advise the Equity Officer about addressing barriers to participation and fostering equity and inclusion within OSSTF/FEESO.
The In–House Equity Work Group is tasked with organization issues related to caucuses, training, self–identification, and employment equity.