Category: Events
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2014 CALM Media Conference Survey
Every year, the Canadian Association of Labour Media hosts a conference for labour communicators and allies. Fill in the survey to help make this the best conference yet. This conference is THE place to be for labour activists and allies who want to persuade and inspire, learn and teach media and communications skills, and connect…
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OPSEU sweeps Grey Bruce Labour Council 2013 annual awards
November 22, 2013 On November 18, the Grey Bruce Labour Council held its annual awards dinner and both recipients were OPSEU activists. Recipient of the Activist of the Year Award – Health and Safety, was retired Owen Sound correctional officer Jim Martell, Local 224 for his commitment to health and safety training and education. The…
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OPSEU to hold 34th Annual Convention: April 23-25, 2009
TORONTO – More than 1,500 delegates, alternates and observers will attend the 34th annual Convention of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto, April 23-25, 2009. “The theme for Convention this year is ‘Keep Your Eyes on the Prize’ and will focus on moving forward as a union,” said…
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Thomas, Rout acclaimed as OPSEU leaders
TORONTO – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and 1st Vice-President/Treasurer Patty Rout have been acclaimed into their positions for another two-year term at the 34th Annual OPSEU Convention. It is the first time in OPSEU history that both positions have been acclaimed in the same election year. In his acceptance speech, Thomas said he was…
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OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas: By-election results a clear message to Tim Hudak and the Progressive Conservatives
Ontario Public Service Employees Union President Thomas says by-election results show most people reject Progressive Conservatives plans for austerity, reduced community services and regressive American style labour rights. "Time to hit the reset button," Thomas said. "The people in 4 of 5 ridings rejected extreme policies, even though by-elections are often simply an opportunity to…
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OPSEU re-elects Thomas President, Almeida 1st Vice-President/ Treasurer
TORONTO The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has re-elected Warren (Smokey) Thomas for a third term as OPSEU President at its 100th anniversary convention. "It is always about our front-line membership and the vital work they do," said Thomas, commencing his third term as OPSEU President. "We will continue to work for the kind…
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LBED members: meet your 2013 bargaining team!
LBED members: meet your bargaining team LBED elected its bargaining team a pre-bargaining conference in Toronto on June 2, 2012. The seven-member team, representing more than 6,500 workers, will negotiate a new collective agreement with the LCBO when the current contract expires on Mar. 31, 2013. Members of the bargaining team include Denise Davis (local…
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OPSEU Aboriginal Circle 2013 call for Regional Representatives
The OPSEU Aboriginal Circle is inviting OPSEU members who self-identify as Aboriginal (Inuit, Métis or First Nation status or Non status) to apply for five (5) positions on the OPSEU Aboriginal Circle to fill vacancies in Region 2 (one position), Region 3 (one position), Region 4 (two positions) and Region 5 (one position). The role…
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College Faculty (CAAT-A) Collective Bargaining 2012 Bargaining team
Introducing your new team On Saturday, October 15, 2011, 65 delegates to the CAAT Academic Pre-Bargaining Conference unanimously supported a new team of members to lead the CAAT (A) Division into a new round of bargaining. “The work starts on Monday, October 17,” said Ted Montgomery and Carolyn Gaunt, elected as Co-Chairs of the CAAT…
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Landmark decision gives “Indian” status to Métis and non-status Indians
OPSEU’s Aboriginal Circle praises the recent landmark decision granting “Indian” status to Métis and non-status Indians. On January 8, 2013, Federal Court Judge Michael Phelan declared that under section 91 (24) of The Constitution Act, 1867, the Federal Government of Canada has jurisdiction over Métis and non-status Indians. This decision states that the federal government…
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Notice of Interest: LBED Pay Equity – Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC)
LBED's divisional executive is looking for four candidates to serve, for a period of one month, on the joint job evaluation committee, Notice of Interest Pay Equity – Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC) Requires 4 temporary replacements (Approximately 1 month duration) The JJEC is preparing to review and evaluate the Retail Division and specifically the…
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Harper’s hidden omnibus bills and Idle No More
When the Harper government buried some legislative changes in two large omnibus bills last year little did it know it would give birth to the grassroots Aboriginal movement we’ve come to know as Idle No More. OPSEU Aboriginal Circle calls on all OPSEU members to join in the movement in a show of solidarity and…
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Rally to save jobs on March 22, 2013 in Windsor
March 21, 2012 Premier Dalton McGuinty’s plan for casinos in Ontario will hurt a lot of people and communities. Among them are 215 workers, including 31 OPSEU members, who will lose their jobs at the Windsor Raceway. They need you to stand with them and their growing group of supporters. When: Thursday, March 22 What…
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Rock Your Mocs with OPSEU Aboriginal Circle
The Aboriginal Circle invites all OPSEU members to join them in celebrating Aboriginal identity by “rocking your mocs”. On Friday, November 15th, wear your moccasins at work, school, and home to show your pride and solidarity with Aboriginal peoples across Turtle Island. “Rock Your Mocs” is a worldwide event celebrating indigenous identity. It is an…
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OPSEU supports First Nation Chief Spence’s demand for meeting with Prime Minister
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence who is now into the fourth day of a hunger strike over her request to meet with the PM to discuss solutions to deteriorating conditions on the James Bay reserve. "Stephen Harper"s silence…
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OPSEU Region 7 holds week long educational
OPSEU Region 7 holds week-long educational 15 members from across Region 7 attended the pilot project "Weeklong Educational for New Activists" held in Thunder Bay last week. This educational targeted up and coming activists who may not have had the opportunity to attend regional educationals. The courses presented were: Stewardship 1, Stewardship 2, Duty to…
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Liquor Board Employees Division: Information meetings 2009
Information Meeting Schedule Community Date Times Location Windsor Wed July 8 11am & 7pm OPSEU Regional Office 3005 Marentette Ave Ste 130 London Tues. July 7 11am & 7pm OPSEU Regional Office 1100 Dearness Dr. Unit 27 Sarnia Mon. July 6 7pm CEP Hall – 900 Devine St Stratford Thurs July 9 10am &…
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Convention 2013: Daily Updates
Day 4 Outgoing Executive Board Members honoured The end of Saturday saw the Convention attendees honour the outgoing EBMs: Region 1: Sandi Blancher and Gino Franche. Region 2: Mike Grimaldi Region 3: Pete Wright Region 5: Rod Bemister, Krista Maracle and Nancy Pridham. Region 6: Sue Brown and Jennifer Giroux Region 7: Jamie Tocker Each…