Category: Events
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OPSEU Locals make donation to “Jason’s Marauders”
A group of OPSEU locals recently made a combined donation of $2,050.00 to 11 year old Jason Moorhouse from Maynard, Ontario. The donation was in care of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Jason acquired juvenile diabetes before the age of 2 and has been actively raising money with his family and a network of close…
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Building Our Future Together: A Vision for a Fair Ontario
Introduction: The Age of Anxiety Canadians – and Ontarians – are worried about the future. According to an October 2013 report by the EKOS polling firm, 48 per cent of Canadians expect that the next generation will be worse off, 25 years from now, than people are now. In Ontario, this number was 59 per…
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There are things people don’t know about Kathleen Wynne
Who is Premier Wynne? She believes in public-private partnerships. And she plans to privatize our public services. This new video by the Amalgamated Transit Union of Canada (ATU) highlights Premier Wynne's failed public-private partnerships.
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Asian Heritage Month: A Celebration of Asian Heritage and Resistance
Journey Towards Justice Join members of OPSEU’s Workers of Colour Caucus (WOCC) and the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) as they celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Asian Heritage Month is held in May every year. It is a month long celebration that puts into focus the long and rich history of Asian Canadians, and celebrates…
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London and Sudbury post-secondary education town halls
Special town hall events in Sudbury and London will address key issues in post-secondary education at Ontario Colleges as outlined in a new report by OPSEU. Education workers, students, parents and community allies are invited to attend this important discussion of the long-term effects of chronic underfunding, privatization, under-staffing and increased student tuition and debt…
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OPSEU CPAC Video Competition 2014 winners announced
Congratulations to everyone who submitted a video for the 2014 Video Competition! The theme this year was "Union members vote!" and OPSEU members from many different sectors and locals created videos that tell important stories about why it is crucial to be politically active. The overall winner The overall winner of the OPSEU Video Competition…
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OPSEU launches new movie – “Hudak’s Plan B”
TORONTO – If you liked Made in the USA – Tim Hudak’s plan to cut your wages you’re going to love the sequel. {“fid”:”23208″,”view_mode”:”youtube”,”fields”:{“format”:”youtube”,”filename_field[en][0][value]”:”rF9wBB0iBGU”},”type”:”media”,”attributes”:{“class”:”file media-element file-youtube”},”link_text”:”rF9wBB0iBGU”} Friday May 9, at its annual meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is launching its latest video – Tim Hudak’s Plan…
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Hudak’s job killing plan will dismember the provincial economy
(TORONTO) – Tim Hudak’s plan to eliminate 100,000 jobs in the public sector will dismember the Ontario economy and sets the scene to drive the province into another recession, the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said today. “We always knew Hudak’s positions on a score of issues were extremist, but a job-killing…
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Region 7: Train the Trainer 1 – May 2014
Are you in Region 7 and ready to learn new facilitation skills? Are you committed to using labour education as part of your work as an OPSEU activist? Train the Trainer 1 is taking place in Region 7. (Applications are now closed.)
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Region 6 – Train the Trainer 1
Are you in Region 6 and ready to learn new facilitation skills? Are you committed to using labour education as part of your work as an OPSEU activist? Train the Trainer 1 is taking place in Region 6. (Applications are now closed.)
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Region 5 Weekend Educational – June 14-15, 2014
Courses offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Health and Safety: Level 1 Advanced Grievance Handling for Union Building Challenging Discrimination in Everyday Union Work Duty to Accommodate: A Tool for Inclusive Workplaces Building your Community through Political Action Check the Regional Education Course Schedule…
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Region 4 Educational Weekend – May 31-June 1, 2014
Courses offered: Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement (English) Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement (French) LEC Leadership & Team Development Public Speaking: Finding your Voice and Connecting with your Audience Dealing with Workplace Conflict Mental Health: Challenging the Stigma in the Workplace Check the Regional Educational Course Schedule page for…
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Hamilton: Local Treasurers Course – September 17, 2014
Contact the Hamilton Regional Office for application information.
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Region 2 Weekend Educational – November 8-9, 2014
Courses offered: Duty to Accommodate 2: Making Accommodation Work Health & Safety: Level Two Follow the Money: A First Course in Public Economics Social Media for Union Activists Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement See Regional Educational Course Schedule page for application information.
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Region 2 Weekend Educational – May 24-25, 2014
Courses offered: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building BPS Benefits and Appeals: Helping Members Navigate through the Fine Print Speak Up and Organize: Challenging Bullying and Non-Code–Based Harassment in the Workplace Local NEWsletters Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Union Strategies for Attendance Management Programs Please see Regional Education Course Schedule for application…