Category: Events
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OPSEU’s 12th Annual Joint Leadership Meeting focuses on Building Community
The 12th Annual Joint Leadership Meeting was held on September 17, 2013 at the Delta East in Toronto. “Building Community,” this year’s theme, examined the attacks on unions and equity. The event looked at strengthening this concept by having unions, strong public services and equity seeking groups to work together. Many of the objectives encompassed:…
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Central Political Action Committee: Ontario Election Donation Guidelines
With many observers predicting a provincial election in Ontario before summer 2014, candidates are actively seeking campaign funding. Locals, Area Councils, Executive Board members and staff may be approached directly by candidates. It is important to note that there is a legal limit to the amount that each OPSEU local may contribute. Committees of the…
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International Youth Day 2013
Lobby for Your Future OPSEU's Provincial Young Workers' Committee (PYC) hosted its 6th annual International Youth Day event from August 13-14, 2013. This year's event theme Lobby For Your Future! welcomed over 60 new and seasoned union activists from across the province. It was expanded to two full days, a first for this year, and…
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2011 Provincial Election Campaign Contribution FAQ
With the provincial election coming up on October 6, 2011, candidates are actively seeking campaign funding. Locals, Area Councils, Executive Board members and staff may be approached directly by candidates. It is important to note that there is a legal limit to the amount that OPSEU may contribute, and that OPSEU is a corporation…
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OPSEU’s Annual Convention 2014
May 8, 9, 10, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Please note: BPS Caucus Meeting April 29, 2014 Please be advised of the time change for the BPS Caucus Meeting taking place at Convention. The Caucus will meet in Room 202AB on Thursday, May 8 at 7:45 a.m. 2014 Convention: First Mailing Expense Guide…
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2011 Federal Elections: Support these Candidates
The OPSEU Executive Board encourages OPSEU members to support the following candidates on Monday May 2nd, Election Day. Please also consider volunteering your time or making a personal donation. Region 1 London-Fanshawe NDP candidate Irene Matthyssen http://www.irenemathyssen.ca/ Region 2 Welland NDP candidate Malcolm Allen http://malcolmallen.ndp.ca/ Region 5 Toronto-Danforth NDP candidate Jack Layton http://jack.ndp.ca/ Trinity-Spadina NDP…
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Aboriginal Circle supports Public Inquiry call
February 14, 2014 The Aboriginal Circle encourages OPSEU members and the public to sign the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) petition calling for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. More than 582 Aboriginal women and girls have gone missing or been murdered, and the violence continues to harm more…
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Train the Trainer: Focus on your facilitation skills, 2014
February 7, 2014 Are you in Region 1, and ready to learn new facilitation skills? Are you committed to using labour education as part of your work as an OPSEU activist? Apply now for Train the Trainer 1 taking place from April 14-17, 2014.
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Convention 2013: News and Events
Daily Convention Updates Brought to you by the OPSEU In Solidarity Editorial Committee Day 4 Daily Update Outgoing Executive Board Members honoured Download .pdf 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,…
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New Presidents Orientation March 2014
Orientation for Local Presidents this March January 13, 2014 OPSEU will be holding two Orientations for Local Presidents in March, 2014. This two-day workshop provides an orientation for OPSEU local presidents to their leadership roles within the union. Day one helps local presidents navigate OPSEU’s organizational structure, systems and resources. Local presidents will also strategize…
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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…
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Regional Education Course Descriptions
The following is a list of longer courses (one day or more) available for regional educational events. The words “New” or “Revised” in a course description, indicate that the course has been developed and piloted, or revised within the last year. To find out which courses are being offered in your region, check the regional…
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Equal Pay Day – April 9
The National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) has designated a Tuesday in April to bring greater awareness to wage discrimination affecting women and racialized workers. It started off as a public awareness campaign in 1996 and has since evolved into a day of action calling for change and greater equality. Tuesday was selected because it…
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Convention 2012: Photo-Gallery
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Solidarity Funds Golf Tournaments
2009 OPSEU Charity Golf Tourney Big winner at OPSEU Charity Golf Tourney June 3, 2009 Jacques Senechal, Local 556 was the grand prize winner at OPSEU’s 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Plans for next year’s event are under way. First annual golf tourney held The First Annual OPSEU Enterprises / Live and Let Live Fund…
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OPSEU workers urged to mark National Pink Shirt Day February 27
In response to Bill 168, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace), and the new Canadian Standard on Psychologically Safe Workplaces, OPSEU is calling on all CAS members to raise awareness around unsafe workplaces. The Act has both expanded the definition of harassment, and has increased responsibility and reporting levels…
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Convention 2012: News
One amendment, one resolution passed Saturday afternoon April 21 2012 2:45 p.m. The 2012 Convention resumed Saturday afternoon with debate continuing on a constitutional amendment that originally was put on the floor Thursday morning. Delegates debated and passed an amendment that gives the Aboriginal Circle full Committee status. An emergency resolution was also passed supporting members…