Category: Events
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Strawberry Ceremony Honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The 14h Annual Strawberry Ceremony will be held on February 14th, 2019, the National Day of Action Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. While public attention to the issue continues to grow and the federal government has begun its inquiry, Indigenous women, girls, trans and two spirits continue to be murdered and go missing. On February 14th we…
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Seeking all Indigenous OPSEU members
The OPSEU Indigenous Circle is compiling an email list of all Indigenous members who are interested in receiving monthly email updates from OPSEU on its efforts to promote labour-Indigenous reconciliation. We invite all members who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit to send your email address to tvining@opseu.org with the following information: how you…
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Region 5 – Women’s Activism Educational
Region 5 is hosting a Women's Activism Educational in March. Course Description Reducing the Gap: The Importance of Pay Equity in Union Work will educate participants on what pay equity is, the struggle to achieve pay equity, why it is important, and where we are in the struggle today. Application deadline Application deadline is February…
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Kakeeway looks forward to Central American visit
Geri Kakeeway, a member of the OPSEU Indigenous Circle, will be travelling to Guatemala next month. Co-sponsored by the OPSEU Social Justice Fund, the trip will feature visits to Indigenous communities where residents are restoring traditional midwifery practices. Geri is excited about the opportunity to enhance global Indigenous solidarity, a key goal of the Circle’s…
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Unified members vote on Corrections bargaining unit expansion
Unified members who work in a Corrections work location are being reminded to participate in the phone-in vote today and tomorrow. If you believe you are eligible to vote, but you have not received the information package, please call the toll-free, third-party hotline 1-855-537-3543 between 9 am and 9 pm each day. Strategic Communications Inc. (Stratcom) is…
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2017 OPSEU Francophone Conference
Conference Details OPSEU’s Provincial Francophone Committee (PFC) invites you to submit your application to attend the 2017 Francophone Conference entitled “Our Language, Our Pride, Our Solidarity.” It will take place from June 9-11, 2017 in Ottawa. We look forward to meeting you! This event can accommodate approximately 70 members who will be selected by the…
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Contact the OPSEU Convention Office
The OPSEU Convention Office can be reached by email at convention@opseu.org.
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More than just a protest: the Women’s March on Washington
Hundreds of thousands of activists and ordinary citizens are expected to participate in the Women’s March on Washington at the National Mall the day after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.The OPSEU Provincial Women’s Committee (PWC) encourages all members to join the march or to attend sister marches in Ontario. The Women’s March on Washington emerged in…
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Region 1 – ‘We Own It’ Leadership Conference
Region 1 is hosting a one day "We Own It" Leadership Conference. Up for Discussion anti-privatization strategies building local capacity and the regional leadership base for the future Application deadline Application deadline is set for Friday, January 20, 2017. For more information, please contact your regional office. For additional member forms click here.
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Region 3 service area educational – Orillia
Region 3 is hosting an educational on February 11 – 12, 2017. Courses offered: Local treasurers course Union skills for workplace investigations The Indigenous journey: walking together Heatlh & safety – taking action on workplace stress Application deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2017 by 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact your regional office. For…
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OPSEU Convention 2017: forms now available online
OPSEU wants to do everything possible to help delegates receive and complete the documentation needed to attend Convention 2017, which will take place from April 6-to 8, as well as the regional meetings. That’s why OPSEU is making the documentation available to local presidents by three different means: by Canada Post by email containing direct…
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2017 OPSEU Convention
OPSEU's annual Convention will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on April 6, 7 and 8, 2017. Convention is the union’s highest-ranking authority, where delegates debate and vote on policy and constitutional motions. Awards, presentations and guest speakers are also part of this three-day event. Convention delegates elect the OPSEU President and First Vice-President/Treasurer…
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Sudbury service area four-day educational
The Sudbury Regional Office will be hosting a four day Beginner's Educational in January, 2017. Courses Covered: Stewards 1 – Making a difference in the workplace Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building Duty to Accommodate 1 – a tool for inclusive workplaces Application Deadline is January 2, 2017. For more information, please contact your regional…
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Region 1- Windsor educational weekend
Region 1 – Windsor service area is pleased to provide a February, 2017 educational. Agenda Friday, February 10th 8:00pm – 11:00pm – Hospitality Saturday, February 11th 9:00am – 12:00pm – Classes 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Lunch 1:30pm – 5:00pm – Classes 6:00pm – 11:00pm – Hospitality Sunday, February 12th 9:00am – 1:00pm – Classes Courses…
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Orientation for new local presidents
OPSEU is holding an orientation for new local presidents in February 2017. This three-day workshop will help local presidents navigate OPSEU’s organizational structure and learn what supports and resources are available from the union. Participants will strategize on building an involved membership through steward development and contract enforcement, with a focus on health and safety and…