Category: Events
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October 6 – Let your MPP know Service Ontario is too valuable to give aay
October 6: Vote for the kind of Ontario YOU Want Let your MPP know ServiceOntario is too valuable to give away! Keep ServiceOntario public. Service Ontario contributes $2.7 billion annually to the government, funding essential public services. Let your MPP know you don't want it sold off. Start by filling out the form below. Then…
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BPS Conference 2011 Call
Election readiness frames 2011 BPS Conference Politics was the dominant theme of this past weekend’s BPS Conference and divisional meetings in Toronto as more than 600 delegates, alternates and staff gathered to discuss methods to promote OPSEU’s program of full public services in advance of the Oct. 6 provincial election. “With the provincial election less…
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October 6 – Election Questions
Download the questions General questions What are your plans for public services? I am a voter in your riding. In this election, many commentators are saying that whoever forms the next government is likely to propose substantial cuts to the provincial budget. Also, the three main parties are currently proposing tax cuts of various kinds,…
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BPS Conference 2011
Sector 17 Meet and Greet 5-7 p.m. Sheraton Hotel Refreshments will be served Posting of suite number will be displayed on the monitor during convention. Any further information or questions, please contact: LUCY A MORTON 905-317-9464 (Cell) See you at the Conference. Sector 17 elections We elect our Sector representatives at the BPS Conference. We…
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2013 Editors’ Weekend
This year’s Editors’ Weekend is October 25-27 at the Courtyard Marriot in Toronto. The weekend will offer a full program of workshops covering different skills and technical tips for producing ever better newsletters (with less pain for writers and editors). It’s a fun and informative weekend featuring the annual Awards Banquet. If you are doing…
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Central Political Action Committee: Provincial Elections
February 3, 2014 New leaflet preps members for possible 2014 election www.opseu.org/politicalaction/2014-elections-leaflet.htm Elections Ontario website: http://www.elections.on.ca/ Find your electoral district. 2014 Ontario Election Quick Guide to Political Contributions
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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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Celebrating Black History Month
February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time where we recognize the diverse cultural heritage of Black Canadians and take pride in their achievements. We cannot say enough about the significant contributions that black unionists have made to OPSEU, the labour movement, the public sector and to diverse communities in Ontario OPSEU…