Category: Campaigns
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Convention 2012 Provides An Action Plan For The Year Ahead
I’ve been attending OPSEU Convention for four decades. Each has its own theme and personality. The 2012 Convention can be summed up by the following comments that came my way! “Hey Smoke, how are you doing?” “Pretty raucous in there, eh?” All that I can say is: “Never been better”. OPSEU is more alive and…
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We have voted for a new kind of Ontario
Ontario’s elections have demonstrated clearly that our province is mobilizing for change. People across the province are demanding good, permanent full-time jobs. We are fighting back against the draining of public coffers through corporate tax cuts, and demanding respect and funding for the public services that make this province great. I assure you OPSEU will…
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The Times – They Are a Changing!
September 6, 2012 will go down in history as a turning point in Ontario politics. It also marks a turning point for the movement to defend working people and the middle class from relentless right wing attacks. We promised this change and delivered by mobilizing our members. As a result, the political leader who built…
Andy Pedersen
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Retirement security is for everyone
Dear sisters and brothers: Some phone calls you just don’t want to take. Recently, Stockwell Day called up unions representing workers in the federal public service. He said he wanted to meet. Recently named as President of the Treasury Board, Mr. Day is basically the new Minister of Cutbacks for the federal government. He called…
Andy Pedersen
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OPSEU Democracy – Building Our Union Together
As delegates make their plans for Convention 2012, the energy levels across OPSEU are on the rise. You are this union’s highest decision making body. Once informed, you will make important decisions about where this union will be in the years to come by casting your vote on the many resolutions and motions presented to…
Andy Pedersen
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Jump in to the election conversation
Dear friends: Ontarians go to the polls to elect a new provincial government on Oct. 6. It’s time for all of us to jump into the conversation. That’s because if you are an OPSEU member, this election will be about you. Politicians are falling over each other talking about plans to cut public spending. Liberals…
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Four tough years for Canada
Dear friends, The election of a Stephen Harper majority government marks the start of four tough years for Canada. Harper did a lot of damage during his five years of minority government. He cut corporate taxes and the GST, robbing public services of billions of dollars. He slashed funding to groups advocating for a fairer,…
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Convention 2012 – Meeting All Challenges
Greetings Sisters, Brothers and Friends As budget 2012 approaches, I have to admit I am feeling some pressure, excitement and a wee bit of anxiety. Not only will this be my first budget presentation, but I am also recommending a dues increase. As stated before, I do not take this recommendation lightly. It troubles me…
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Faculty, CEC proposals 2024
Legend for proposal numbers: U# = union proposal M# = management proposal *We have requested copies of the CEC proposals in French Opening statements From Proposals / responses Date College Faculty Opening Statement – EN /FR July 15-16, 2024 CEC Opening Statement – EN / FR July 15-16, 2024 Union proposals Workload From Proposals /…