Category: Equity and Human Rights
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Disability Rights Caucus National Accessibility Week Event: Navigating Accessibility in the Workplace
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Disability Rights Caucus Presents: Navigating Accessibility in the Workplace Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Click here to register – Please ensure you register to receive a Zoom link The OPSEU/SEFPO Disability Rights Caucus invites you to a National Accessibility Week virtual panel discussion featuring current and former OPSEU/SEFPO leaders, who…
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2025-26 schedule for Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism (DSR training)
Starting in June 2025, the one-day OPSEU/SEFPO’s constitution mandatory training session, “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism” (DSR training), will be offered in each region. For all OPSEU/SEFPO Elected Leaders including Stewards, Bargaining Team Members, Divex members, Health & Safety Representatives, etc. These sessions are intended for all locally elected officials who…
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Pride Events in Region 1 – Save the Dates!
Attention OPSEU/SEFPO members! Save the Dates! Celebrate Pride and Solidarity in Region 1! For more information email pride@opseu.org SARNIA SUN JULY 13th PARADE: NOON @ CANTARA PARK LONDON SUN JULY 20th PARADE: NOON @TBA WINDSOR FRI AUGUST 8th SOLIDARITY IN COLOUR @ WINDSOR MEMBERSHIP HALL 5PM-9PM SUN AUGUST 10th PARADE: NOON @ LANSPEARY PARK CLICK…
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Join the Webinar! CoRW Committee for Change – From Summit 2024 to Convention 2025
Dear OPSEU/SEFPO Black and Racialized Members: OPSEU/SEFPO’s Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., themed: “CoRW Committee for Change – from Summit 2024 to Convention 2025.” See what the committee has been working on and learn how you can participate with…
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Mentor Call Out! Young Worker Mentorship Program – Deadline May 4, 2025
Attention OPSEU/SEFPO’s elected leaders, OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) is proud to announce that the Young Worker Mentorship Program will begin very soon! We are now seeking expressions of interest from potential mentors interested in participating in the 2025-2026 program. The mentors will be elected leaders throughout the union such as Executive Board Members,…
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Everybody wins – 4 easy steps for upping equity on the job and in the union
By Wendy Lee, Local 575, inSolidarity Committee Every year during Convention, the chair of each OPSEU/SEFPO Equity Committee and Caucus provides updates and encourages all members to keep equity at the heart of every thing they do. As the chairs put it, equity is more than a moral obligation — it increases workplace productivity, innovation…
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From Beads to Bravery: An Evening of 2SLGBTQI+ Solidarity and Strength
By Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee member With creativity, and community spirit, the Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel (RAA) welcomed guests to an evening of connection and reflection at a unique Convention event that featured both a powerful film and some fun bracelet-making. As guests entered, they were warmly welcomed and invited to make a friendship…
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Empowering Women in Labour: Reflections from OPSEU/SEFPO’s Annual Women’s Breakfast at Convention 2025
By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity On the second day of Convention 2025, amidst the bustling energy of solidarity and activism, OPSEU/SEFPO’s annual Women’s Breakfast once again offered a space to honour and amplify the vital role of women in the labour movement. A cherished tradition, the breakfast brings together union activists from across…
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See the truth, hear the truth, and speak the truth – Indigenous Circle leads smudging ceremony
By Craig Hadley, Local 5109, inSolidarity OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle wishes to welcome all delegates, alternates, observers, and guests to the OPSEU/SEFPO 2025 Annual Convention to the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation as well as the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people. As part of our welcome,…
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Inaugural Equity Executive Board: A Year of Reflection
The inaugural members of the Equity Executive Board have experienced a year marked by significant developments and learning opportunities for the OPSEU/SEFPO community. Their collective commitment to solidarity, resilience, and service has underscored the critical importance of having equity voices represented across all spaces. The Equity Executive Board Members (EEBMs) have intentionally advocated for and…
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The OPSEU/SEFPO Statement of Respect and Why It Matters
By Michael Hamilton, Local 376, inSolidarity Committee member At the beginning of any OPSEU/SEFPO function, we begin with the land acknowledgment and then the statement of respect. The September 2025 statement reads: “Whenever OPSEU members gather, we welcome all peoples of the world. We will not accept any unwelcoming words, actions or behaviours against our…
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Bring your used eyeglasses to Convention to donate to Rayjon!
Hey Convention attendees – do you have some old eyeglasses you’re no longer using? Bring them to Convention and donate them to Rayjon! The OPSEU/SEFPO Social Justice Fund Board will have a donation box available at the Silent Auction table for your donated glasses. Your glasses will be given to Rayjon, a not-for-profit organization that…
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The Spirit of Carnival – Band Launch
Saldenah Carnival in collaboration with OPSEU/SEFPO Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) Date: April 26, 2025 at 10 pm Location: 3895 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto What to expect? The official launch of the theme for Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2025. Vibrant music and the best Caribbean vibes. An exciting and energetic atmosphere full of fun and celebration. A night packed…
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Call for Mentees! Young Worker Mentorship Program – Deadline April 30, 2025
Attention All Members! OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) is proud to announce the Young Worker Mentorship Program is back! We are now seeking expressions of interest from potential mentees aged 35 and younger interested in participating in the 2025-2026 program. The Young Worker Mentorship Program will match OPSEU/SEFPO’s elected leaders (Executive Board Members, MERC,…