OPSEU will be holding two Orientations for Local Presidents in May 2015.
This two-day workshop provides an orientation for OPSEU local presidents to their leadership roles within the union.
Day one helps local presidents navigate OPSEU's organizational structure, systems and resources. Local presidents will also strategize on building an involved membership through steward development and contract enforcement with a focus on health and safety and equity as everyday local issues.
Day two focuses on mobilizing the local through effective communication, inclusive leadership and developing a strategic approach to employer tactics. We explore practical leadership responses to everyday situations through group work and interaction with other local presidents.
First Orientation session:
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Second Orientation session:
Monday, May 25, 2015, 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
OPSEU Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto
Who can take the course?
All local presidents who have not taken the two-day Orientation for Local Presidents are eligible to participate. The workshop, with limited numbers, will ensure equitable participation from each region.
Application information
The application deadline was Monday, March 30, 2015. Applications for the Orientation for Local Presidents are now closed. Another Orientation for Local Presidents will be held in November 2015.
Selection Process
Selection will ensure equitable representation by regions. If there are more applications than available spaces, selection will be based on the order of date of election as president.
If the May dates don't work for you
If the dates listed are not convenient for you, there will be other Orientations for Local Presidents held in November 2015. Application information will be made available at that time.
You can also call your regional office for a copy of the New Presidents: Getting Started Toolkit. This is a practical resource designed to give new local presidents immediate support before they get to the Orientation for Local Presidents. There is also a New Presidents: Getting Started 3 Hour Module, available through your staff representative.