Category: Equity and Human Rights
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Provincial Women’s Committee Holiday Market at 155 Lesmill
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 10 am to 3 pm 155 Lesmill Road, Toronto RSVP: Holiday Market RSVP form Questions? Email odessaaustin73@gmail.com The Region 5 Provincial Women’s Committee invites you to come out to get ready for the holidays! We’ll have festive karaoke, facials, holiday shopping, light refreshments and food for sale. You can network, socialize,…
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All invited to Holiday Market, Dec 20 at 155 Lesmill
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 10 am to 3 pm 155 Lesmill Road, Toronto RSVP: Holiday Market RSVP form Questions? Email odessaaustin73@gmail.com The Region 5 Provincial Women’s Committee invites you to come out to get ready for the holidays! We’ll have festive karaoke, facials, holiday shopping, light refreshments and food for sale. You can network, socialize,…
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Winner of Equity Logo Design Competition announced!
Dear OPSEU/SEFPO Members, Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Equity Logo Design Competition and for your patience throughout the judging process. Your creativity, dedication, and commitment to equity within our union has been truly inspiring! We are excited to announce that the winning submission comes from Rebecca Pietila! Rebecca’s concept was selected for…
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Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy Training Update
The OPSEU/SEFPO Member Equity Unit hosted training under the union’s Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy (HDPP) from November 3-7, 2025. Members from across OPSEU/SEFPO’s 7 regions participated. It was held at the OPSEU/SEFPO Membership Centre on 155 Lesmill Road in Toronto. The purpose of this week-long training was to build and strengthen the knowledge and…
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Access Denied: Confronting Ableism in the Workplace, Dec 3
Wednesday, December 3; 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Ottawa Regional Office and via Zoom Guest speaker: Dr. Mahadeo A. Sukhai Join us on International Day of Persons with Disabilities for an informative conversation on systemic barriers that have a discriminatory impact which keeps people from thriving. Ableism in the workplace is a pervasive issue, but awareness and…
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Region 1 and 3: Global Unity, Local Action – An Evening with Rayjon
Region 1 & 3: Global Unity, Local Action – An Evening with Rayjon Small Acts for Big Impacts Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Virtual (Zoom – link provided upon registration) Hosted by: Provincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC) Region 1 Representative: Simone Warner Region 3 Representative: Kris Weatherall Event Description: Join the Provincial Human…
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Access Denied: Confronting Ableism in the Workplace
Wednesday, December 3; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Ottawa Regional Office and via Zoom Guest speaker: Dr. Mahadeo A. Sukhai Join us on International Day of Persons with Disabilities for an informative conversation on systemic barriers that have a discriminatory impact which keeps people from thriving. Ableism in the workplace is a pervasive issue, but…
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Region 2 Disability Rights Caucus Event: Navigating Your Workplace Accommodation
Join us for a virtual session on navigating workplace accommodations. Our guest, Susan Fournier will share practical insights on how to request, access, and uphold accommodations at work — and how unions can support members through the process. Date: December 10,2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 8 pm Where: Virtual via zoom The virtual session will be…
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Introducing the new OPSEU/SEFPO Rainbow Alliance Logos!
Hello all members, We are proud to unveil the newly updated Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel (RAA) logos now featuring the colours of the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag! This update reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every identity within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is seen, valued, and represented within OPSEU/SEFPO. Visibility matters! For many members, seeing themselves…
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Landback Symposium: Kill Bill 5 – Indigenous Rights are Non-Negotiable
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6 Location: George Brown College – Waterfront Campus Time: 9 am – 4 pm Register now Register now [wpforms id=”300512″ title=”false”]
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Region 3: A Settler’s Journey with Land Acknowledgements, Dec 10
Join Region 3 Provincial Human Rights Committee Representative Kris Weatherall for an evening exploring why land acknowledgements are important, where to start and how to create, start, continue your own journey. Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – International Human Rights Day Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Zoom (link to be provided upon registration) As a settler on the…
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Region 3: A Settler’s Journey with Land Acknowledgements – PHRC
Join Region 3 Provincial Human Rights Committee Representative Kris Weatherall for an evening exploring why land acknowledgements are important, where to start and how to create, start, continue your own journey. Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – International Human Rights Day Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration) As a settler on the land…
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Region 6 Sudbury Dismantling Systemic Racism Educational
Course Description Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism March 25, 2026, 09h00 to 16h30 We are very excited that the one-day training, “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism”, will be held in Region 6 for all OPSEU/SEFPO elected leaders including Stewards, Bargaining Team Members, and…
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Applications closed for Indigenous Circle reps in Regions 2, 4, and 7
The OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle invites OPSEU/SEFPO members who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) to apply for a position on the OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle to fill vacancies in Regions 2, 4 and 7. The role of the regional representative on the Indigenous Circle is to create and maintain networks within the region, to…
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Young Worker of the Year Award: Submit Nominations!
Dear OPSEU/SEFPO members: OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) is seeking nominations for the Young Worker of the Year Award! This award will recognize achievements in leadership, innovative thinking, and transforming communities as they relate to engaging young workers. Eligibility Criteria Must be an OPSEU/SEFPO member in good standing 35 years of age or youngerThe…
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Four dozen members newly trained to facilitate educational events across the province
This fall, OPSEU/SEFPO has added another 46 members to the roster of trained member facilitators for regional educational events! Regional Train the Trainer events were held in Sault Ste. Marie and Hamilton for members from Regions 2, 6 and 7. Two other Train the Trainer events were held at OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office for new Equity…
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OPSEU/SEFPO’s Rainbow Alliance is looking for new members! Deadline: Nov 26, 2025
OPSEU/SEFPO members in good standing are encouraged to apply to join the Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel! The committee provides representation and support to 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual) members. We promote equality and a harassment-free work environment. Tackling discrimination in the workplace means addressing and tackling discrimination in our communities,…
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Black Ontario Public Service Employees Network – Complete the Occupational Stagnation Survey Today!
The Black Ontario Public Service Employees Network (BOPSers) has launched an occupational stagnation survey as part of a broader initiative to better understand the factors contributing to occupational stagnation for Black employees within the OPS. Completing the survey will help BOPSers identify barriers to career growth and development, assess the effectiveness of current support systems…
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Region 7 Young Workers Educational Workshop!
CALLING ALL YOUNG WORKERS! Join the OPSEU/SEFPO Region 7 – Provincial Young Workers Educational Workshop Date: Sunday, November 9th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) Location: Thunder Bay OPSEU/SEFPO Regional Office and Membership Centre 326 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Y3 Format: Attend in-person or join virtually! Are you a young…