Category: Events
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Securing Your Retirement – OPSEU Pension Forum
The Pension Liaison Committee is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Pension Forum on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Room 203 (ABDC). We are inviting all OPSEU members to come and hear about different perspectives and issues relating to the retirement…
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Are you OPSEU’s most talented performer? Call for submissions extended to March 30
Are you OPSEU’s most talented performer? Do you Dance? Juggle? Do stand-up? Play an instrument? Sing? Here’s your chance for a trip to Toronto to perform April 14 before an audience of about 1,500 with a chance to win $1,000. Deadline for submissions is extended to March 30, 2016 Click here to view the contest…
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March 20 is International Francophonie Day
On March 20 of every year, the International Organization of La Francophonie (IOF) celebrates French language and Francophone culture throughout the world. This date commemorates the signing of the Niamey Convention in Niger on March 20, 1970. It established the Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique and was a precursor to the IOF. There are currently 80 of…
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Support “We Believe Survivors” Rally and Actions!
The "We Believe Survivors" rally is being held to coincide with the verdict in the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial. Join the OPSEU Provincial Women's Committee and the Centre for Women and Trans People at Ryerson University, to support the women who bravely testified, the countless others who could not to go to the police,…
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GRRRLs just wanna have equal pay – Region 5 banner and sign social
Date: Thursday February 25, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: OPSEU Membership Centre, 31 Wellesley St East, Toronto This International Women's Day, help OPSEU Region 5 send the statement that we need to close the gender wage gap once and for all! Come to the OPSEU Region 5 Women's Committee GRRRLs Just Wanna Have Equal Pay…
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Orientation for Local Presidents – May 16-18
OPSEU is holding two Orientation for Local Presidents sessions in May 2016. Each three-day workshop is an orientation for OPSEU local presidents to aid them with their leadership roles within the union. The session will help local presidents navigate OPSEU’s organizational structure, systems, supports and resources. Participants will strategize on building an involved membership through…
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Orientation for Local Presidents – May 11-13
OPSEU is holding two Orientation for Local Presidents sessions in May 2016. Each three-day workshop is an orientation for OPSEU local presidents to aid them with their leadership roles within the union. The session will help local presidents navigate OPSEU’s organizational structure, systems, supports and resources. Participants will strategize on building an involved membership through…
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2016 Black History Month Competition and Poster Series
Black History Month 2016 Poster Series In honor of Black History and to promote human rights and equity, the Workers of Colour Caucus (WOCC) have created a poster series about the significance of Black History Month. To download the featured posters: 2016-bhm-patrick.pdf 2016-bhm-peter.pdf 2016-bhm-carol.pdf 2016-bhm-pamela.pdf Please also click here to see our page "Remember, Reflect…
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Attend a Black History Forum!
Please join the OPSEU Workers of Colour Caucus for a celebration of Black History Month: “Today’s Events—Tomorrow’s History” with Guest Speaker Dr. Grace-Edward Galabuzi and with special performance by Marcia Brown Productions. All are invited and children are welcome! Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: OPSEU Toronto Regional Office, 31 Wellesley…
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Support justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women
The OPSEU Aboriginal Circle invites you to join the 11th Annual Strawberry Ceremony for Indigenous women, girls, trans and two spirits. Sunday, February 14, 2016 12:30 — 1:30 pm Toronto Police Headquarters 40 College Street https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156442710480596&set=a.10151089543840596.778788.804255595&type=3&theater
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Rally to Stop Devastating Hospital Cuts
MPPs on the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will travel to Hamilton, Windsor, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa and Toronto to hold consultations on the 2016 provincial budget this month. We need to tell the Committee that the Wynne government’s assault on the public sector cannot continue. As part of this,…
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Stand in solidarity with Hamilton steelworkers and retirees on Jan. 30
United Steelworkers in Hamilton are inviting unionists and community activists from across the province to join a Day of Action on Jan. 30 to demand that all levels of government unite around a plan to keep Stelco open. The rally, organized by USW Locals 1005 and 8782, will call on governments to stop Stelco’s owner,…
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OPSEU Convention 2016
Download the 2016 Convention first mailing documents. Over 1,500 Delegates, Alternates, Observers and Guests are expected to attend this year’s annual OPSEU Convention on April 14, 15, 16, 2016 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Convention is the union’s highest-ranking authority, where Delegates debate and vote on policy motions and constitutional amendments. Awards, presentations and…
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PWC marks International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers
Every December 17, sex workers, advocates, friends, families and allies observe International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers. The day calls attention to hate crimes against sex workers worldwide. It advocates removing the social stigma and discrimination that contribute to violence against sex workers. The red umbrella is the internationally recognized symbol of sex…
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Injured Workers Demonstration–Monday December 14, 2015 at 11 am: Hijacking Ontario’s Workers Compensation System
Ontario’s workers compensation system is being hijacked. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), the system built to compensate workers has all but turned into an insurance scheme that does not give workers what they need. Workers gave up their right to sue employers for a “no fault” system meant to compensate workers for injuries…
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Celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10
December 10, 2015 marks the 67th Anniversary of the signing of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly. It was a direct response to the devastating effects of the Second World War. This milestone document recognizes the importance of protecting fundamental human rights for all. For instance, Article 1 states…