Category: Bargaining
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OPSEU/SEFPO demands reversal of 9.4% annual registration fee increase on Early Childhood Educators
The College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE), the regulatory body that certifies DECEs and RECEs in Ontario, has informed their members that their annual registration fee will increase by 9.4% this year. DECEs and RECEs must maintain their certification in order to work in the field. OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick has sent the following letter…
Andy Pedersen
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A response to Employer misinformation: the crisis in child welfare cannot be solved with more cuts
On July 22, the Executive Director of the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO), Kelly Raymond – along with its Board’s Chair, Deborah Tunis – published a letter with choice reflections not just about the state of child welfare, but implicit comments on the ongoing strike at the agency. We don’t bargain in the media –…
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Letter from Ontario’s former Child Advocate, Irwin Elman: “The strike at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa is an SOS: an act of courage.”
We are in unprecedented times in Ontario. When OPSEU/SEFPO Local 454, representing Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa workers, held a press conference on June 18th, 2024 with management of the agency announcing the hard truth that the organization was at “a tipping point,” it became publicly clear just how dangerous the unprecedented times are. We…
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LCBO workers vote to ratify new contract after two-week strike
Toronto / July 21, 2024 – Following an intense round of bargaining and an incredibly strong two-week strike, LCBO workers have voted to ratify a new three-year Collective Agreement that includes the protection of good jobs and public revenues. “We went on strike to protect good jobs and public revenues, and to win more permanent…
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LCBO Workers reach tentative settlement that protects jobs and public revenues
Toronto / Saturday, July 20, 2024 – LCBO workers were forced to go on strike to protect public revenues and fight against the Premier’s expensive alcohol everywhere plan. We have now reached a tentative settlement that is a win for workers and Ontarians. The details were communicated to the OPSEU/SEFPO members Friday evening, and a…
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Rally tomorrow with Children’s Aid Society Ottawa workers on strike!
Members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 454, representing over 320 workers at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, entered their second week on strike – and they are taking the fight to the doorsteps of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
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LCBO workers return to bargaining focused on protecting good jobs and public revenues
Toronto – On the 13th day of their historic, first-ever strike, LCBO workers will return to the bargaining table today with their key demands top of mind: protecting thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions in public revenues generated by the LCBO annually. On July 4th, the employer handed the bargaining team an insulting offer…
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Back at the Table With Workload On Our Mind – Bargaining Begins
Bargaining Bulletin 3 Highlights: Bargaining begins: Your College Faculty bargaining team met with CEC for the first two days of bargaining July 15-16, 2024, tabling workload, partial-load, and coordinator proposal language. The Workload Taskforce report: will be made public imminently and is one of the largest known efforts in Canada to cohesively analyze workload of…
Andy Pedersen
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LCBO workers to Doug Ford: Get the LCBO back to the bargaining table ready to bargain a deal that protects jobs and public revenues!
Toronto, July 15, 2024 / Yesterday, the LCBO announced that it was reversing its decision to try and open select stores 3 days per week, saying that all stores will now remain closed for the duration of the strike. Today, Doug Ford announced the accelerated expansion of alcohol sales at grocery stores. Doug Ford has…
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Rally with CAS Ottawa workers on strike!
Members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 454, representing over 320 workers at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, entered their second week on strike – and they are taking the fight to the doorsteps of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Join workers in Ottawa this Thursday morning as they challenge the province’s callous approach…
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LCBO stores to remain closed: It’s on Ford to end the strike he forced and the dry summer it is causing for Ontarians
Today, the LCBO announced that it was reversing its decision to try and open select stores 3 days per week, saying that all stores will now remain closed for the duration of the strike. A major reason that strikes work is that they are disruptive. The strength of our lines and our solidarity are clearly…
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Striking LCBO workers get their message out during first week: Media roundup
The first full week of the LCBO workers’ strike has continued to dominate headlines since our previous media round-up on the first weekend of the strike. Across the province, LCBO workers and allies from their communities, the broader labour movement, and politicians across the party lines picketed and rallied this past week. LCBO workers have…
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Table Talk: OPS Unified contract expires December 31, 2024
On June 18, 2024, OPSEU/SEFPO served notice to the employer to end all previous Essential and Emergency Service Agreements (EESA) and provided notice that we intend to bargain the new EESAs. As per the last Divisional meeting, OPS Unified members elected to change the Bargaining Procedures, which mandated that the EESA would be negotiated before…
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CTF ploy to break LCBO strike with liquor in grocery stores is a trial balloon for Ford’s real agenda: alcohol everywhere & no funds for health care and education
A statement from Colleen MacLeod, Chair of the OPSEU/SEFPO LBED Bargaining Team in light of today’s news conference by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF): LCBO workers are on strike for the future of the LCBO, the $2.5 billion in revenues it generates each year and for the thousands of jobs on the line. Our employer…
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LCBO workers have been clear about their bargaining priorities: Protecting LCBO revenues and supporting good jobs
The LCBO put out a statement this morning, claiming to be looking for “clarity” on LCBO workers’ bargaining priorities. Throughout months of bargaining, LCBO workers have been clear: this strike is a fight for the future of the LCBO and the $2.5 billion in revenues it generates for public services each year. That’s why we…
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Community rallies for mental health and addictions services in Thames Valley
More than 700 mental health and addictions workers are sounding the alarm about the funding crisis at CMHA Thames Valley and the further restructuring and staffing reductions that will impact almost 15% of the workforce. The workers, who are rallying this afternoon at the CMHA head office in London, fear the impact these cuts will have…
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Strike information for LCBO workers who are permanent residents or on a study permit
Click here to download this information in PDF format. Q. If I am in Canada on a study permit, or am a permanent resident, will picketing affect my status? No. Picketing will not have a negative impact on your status in Canada. You have a constitutionally protected right to picket. Picketing is a protected activity…
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Virtual town hall meeting for all LCBO members, July 10 at 7:30pm
The LCBO workers’ bargaining team is holding a virtual town hall meeting on Zoom for all LCBO members – you don’t want to miss it! Register now: Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm Registration: Click here to register for the meeting At tonight’s meeting, your bargaining team will review the employer’s proposal that we sent to you previously…
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LCBO Strike Pay FAQ
Printable PDF 1. Strike pay eligibility Members who perform a minimum of 4 or more hours of strike duties per day, or a minimum of 20 or more hours per week, are eligible for strike pay. 2. How is a dependent family member defined? A non-income earning spouse (excluding a spouse on strike) A child…
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Virtual town hall meeting for all LCBO members
The LCBO workers’ bargaining team is holding a virtual town hall meeting on Zoom for all LCBO members – you don’t want to miss it! Register now: Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm Registration: Click here to register for the meeting At tonight’s meeting, your bargaining team will review the employer’s proposal that we sent…