2025-2026 Federation Year

Below are the 2025 to 2026 OTBU OTBU Committee members as of July 1, 2025.

Chief Negotiator, Michael Fraschetti
Members of the OTBU Health and Safety Committee, four (4): Cassandra Kirchmeir, Branko Samsa, Elaine Karroum, Bruce Garrett. OTBU D12 Executive Liaison: Todd Prescott.
Health and Safety Officer, Todd Prescott
Educational Services Officer, Louise Baldacchino
Member of the Grievance Appeal Committee, Sarah Giddens & Lillian Speedie
Members to the Collective Bargaining Committee up to ten (10): Cassandra Kirchmeir, Branko Samsa, Elaine Karroum, Susy Taylor, Lillian Speedie, Jamie Whitaker, Sarah Giddens, Mitch Bubulj, Bruce Garrett, Billy Cheng
Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Appeals Committee, Louise Baldachino, Sarah Giddens Elaine Karroum, Susy Taylor
Communications and Political Action Officer, Jamie Whitaker
Constitution Officer, Jamie Whitaker
Equity Committee, Billy Cheng, Amira Hazideh, Michael Fraschetti, Jolly Abrakasa, Bruce Garrett, Gabe Ayyavoo, Vincent Bisasor. OTBU D12 Executive liaison: Susy Taylor.

Duties

Chief Negotiator
Members of the OTBU Health and Safety Committee
Health and Safety Officer
Educational Services Officer
Member of the Grievance Appeal Committee
Members to the Collective Bargaining Committee
Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Appeals Committee
Communications and Political Action Officer
Constitution Officer

Chief Negotiator, one (1)
The Chief Negotiator’s duties will be to attend and chair Bargaining Unit collective bargaining committee meetings, attend provincial and regional CBC meetings when invited, report to the Provincial CBC liaison to the OTBU Executive and carry out other appropriate assignments from the Executive.

Members of the OTBU Health and Safety Committee, four (4)
The Member’s duties include representation of the OTBU through attendance at the meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, the meetings of the workers’ caucus, site inspections, and appropriate assignments from the Executive. The applicant should already hold the Basic Health and Safety Qualification.

Health and Safety Officer, one (1)
The Officer’s duties include representation of the OTBU in matters of Health and Safety, other than at District 12 and the JHSC’s participation, as required, in OSSTF provincial Health and Safety issues and other appropriate assignments from the Executive.

Educational Services Officer, one (1)
The Officer’s duties include the promotion of the growth of the members through educational services initiatives. To act as a link and consult with the Provincial Educational Services Committee and other appropriate assignments from the Executive.

Member of the Grievance Appeal Committee, one (1)
The Member’s duty is to attend meetings of the Grievance Appeal Committee, called whenever a Member appeals the decision of the Grievance Officer not to grieve an issue for that Member.

Members of the Collective Bargaining Committee up to ten (10)
The Member’s duties include soliciting input from Members regarding Collective Agreement issues and preparing a negotiating brief.

Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Appeals Committee, five (5)
The Member’s duties include hearing the appeal against the decision of the Anti-Harassment Officer.

Communications and Political Action Officer, one (1)
The Officer’s duties include the promotion and coordination of the growth of the members through Communication and Political Action initiatives. To act as a link and consult with the Provincial Communications/Political Action Committee. To implement political action activities approved by Provincial OSSTF or the Executive. To attend the provincial Communications and Political Action Conferences and regional meetings, and other appropriate assignments from the Executive.

Constitution Officer, one (1)
It shall be the duty of the Constitution Officer to be Chair of the Constitution and Steering Committee and carry out the duties as per Bylaw 6 of the OTBU Constitution and as directed by the OTBU Executive.

How to Apply

The normal term for the above appointments made by the Executive is from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026. Applicants with an interest in the above offices must send a notice of application along with a rationale for appointment. Please email the application to the OTBU Secretary at: [email protected]