Category: Bargaining
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Part-time and Sessional Faculty Electronic Membership Application
Part-time and Sessional Faculty Electronic Membership Application Information collected on this form will be for OPSEU/SEFPO purposes only. Personal information will not be shared with third parties. * Indicates required field [wpforms id=”263940″ title=”false”]
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Table Talk #14 – Unified for … Bargaining in Solidarity!
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE: It happens over ZOOM.…
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New Ambulance Communication Officer (ACO) Occupational Division holds first biennial meeting
On March 21, 2025, OPSEU/SEFPO ACOs from across the province held their first ACO Occupational Division biennial meeting. They elected their inaugural Executive, adopted Bylaws, and collaborated together on issues of concern in their workplaces. ACOs are the highly-trained professionals who take 911 calls from people in distress for medical emergencies, and dispatch and direct…
Andy Pedersen
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HPD Central Bargaining Team: Strengthening Our Position, Preparing to Bargain
Strengthening Our Position: Preparing to Bargain Your bargaining team has been hard at work preparing to head into bargaining with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) to renew our central collective agreement. As we move forward with preparations, we want to provide you with an update on the progress we have made so far and details…
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Tell the bosses at Sarnia’s St. Joseph Hospice – respect your workers
The passionate and dedicated workers at St. Joseph Hospice have been without a contract for nearly two years. It’s created a toxic work environment and workers are leaving in droves — hurting those in the hospice’s care, and the entire community. Add your name here, and we’ll email on your behalf the urgent message below…
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OPS Unified – Table Talk Thursday
Join us on April 17 for Table Talk Who: You, Your Bargaining Team and OPS Unified mobilizers When: Every third Thursday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST (6 pm CST) Where: Zoom WHY: To keep the lines of communication open. Join us to stay informed about the latest news.
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BloodLines Bargaining Bulletin: April 2025
We want to provide you with an important update following the latest bargaining session that took place on March 26, 2025, with the presence of a government-appointed conciliator. Despite presenting a reasonable set of proposals that addressed the priorities and concerns you’ve identified, the employer’s position remained far from meeting the needs of our members.…
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Vote for a better deal for workers on April 28
With the federal election now in full swing across Canada – coming just weeks after Doug Ford and his anti-worker government got elected for a third term in Ontario – this is a crucial moment for OPSEU/SEFPO workers. Voting day is coming up soon – Monday, April 28! Elections are about the people like us…
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Boosting mental health for Corrections workers: The crucial role of member engagement in bargaining
By Alex Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee Member Disclaimer: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek professional help immediately. Resources such as Boots on the Ground (1-833-677-BOOT) are available 24/7 for support. You are not…
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LBED Echo – Spring 2025 edition – Updates from your Divisional Executive and Committees
Chair’s Message Greetings, With Winter in the proverbial rear-view mirror, I’m sure we can all agree that the emergence of Spring is a welcome change. We moved our clocks forward and despite gaining an extra hour of light, it’s hard to shake the feeling of political darkness both regionally and south of the border. With that said, I…
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CAAT-S FT Activists Mobilize for Bargaining with Organizing to Win Training
Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Thirty College of Applied Arts and Technology Full-time Support Staff (CAAT-S FT) activists from all seven OPSEU/SEFPO regions gathered at the union’s head office on March 15-16 for the Organizing to Win training. Based on Jane McAlevey’s Organizing for Power program, the training provided college organizers with the skills and tools…
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OPS Unified – Phase 1 Demand Set Priorities
“Solidarity is the glue that holds groups together, binding seemingly disparate individuals and helping form new identities… [Solidarity] is a form of power rooted in the acknowledgment that our lives are materially intertwined… [Solidarity] means coming together across differences, it does not entail sameness.” Leah Hunt-Hendrix & Astra Taylor – Solidarity pg.33 Purpose The Phase…
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Getting Unified: Table Talk Newsletter Special Issue #13
OPS Unified Phase One Survey – Executive Summary The Phase 1 Survey was initiated by the Area Coordinating Groups (ACG) Chairs and Vice Chairs in early 2024 and closed in December 2024. Aa full report on the findings was prepared by Chris McConnell, Ashlee Elliott, Dave Hall, Michelle Oulton, as well as others who reviewed…
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College Faculty Part-time & Sessional (CAAT-A PT/SL) – Resources Hub
Calling all part-time and sessional (PT/SL) faculty! Here you will find a living directory, linking to key resources for organizing, bargaining, and more! Check back often for updates. Electronic Membership Form – all PT/SL must fill out a membership form to ensure your correct information is on file for communicating key updates! Check out OPSEU/SEFPO’s…
Andy Pedersen
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College Support Full-Time Organizing Training
College Support Full-Time Organizing Training 155 Lesmill, Boardroom A Saturday, March 15 – 9 am – 5 pm Sunday, March 16 – 9 am – 1 pm
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College Faculty Part-time and Sessional Town Hall
Join the College faculty part-time and sessional town hall on Wednesday, March 19 from 6:30-8:00pm! This town hall, sure to be the first of many, will help get part-time and sessional faculty members introduced to OPSEU/SEFPO, what it means to be unionized, and the fight ahead for faculty and support staff. Click here to register.
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College Support Full-Time Organizing Training
OPSEU/SEFPO College Support full-time organizing training will be held on the following days at 155 Lesmill Rd., Toronto, ON – Boardroom A. Saturday, March 15 – 9 am – 5 pm Sunday, March 16 – 9 am – 1 pm
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OPS Unified – Table Talk Thursday
Join us March 20 on Table Talk with OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick Who: You, Your Bargaining Team and OPS Unified mobilizers When: Every third Thursday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST (6 pm CST) Where: Zoom Why: To keep the lines of communication open This month we’ll be joined by guest speaker JP Hornick, President…
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Worth Fighting For leaders’ meeting
After the exciting launch of the Worth Fighting For campaign, we’re gearing up to bring local leaders, LECs, and bargaining teams together again to continue building momentum and getting organized across the BPS! Join us on March 20th at 12pm or 7:30pm to continue discussing a timeline, plan next steps and meet other Local Executive…
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Table Talk #12 – Join us March 20 on Table Talk with President JP Hornick
Who: You, Your Bargaining Team and OPS Unified mobilizers When: Every third Thursday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST (6 pm CST) Where: Zoom Why: To keep the lines of communication open This month we’ll be joined by guest speaker JP Hornick, President of OPSEU/SEFPO, as we discuss OPS Unified Bargaining…