Category: Events
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Joyous Kwanzaa to Our Union Family!
What Is Kwanzaa? The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning “first fruits.” Kwanzaa is a weeklong cultural celebration observed from December 26 through January 1, honoring African American history, culture, and values. Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa centres on the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), which emphasize the…
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Region 3 Equity Conference, Jan 30 – Feb 1
A Region 3 Equity Conference to be held Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Fern Resort – 4432 Fern Resort Rd, Orillia ON L3V 6H5 Deadline for application: Please email your completed application form to kcairns@opseu.org by Monday, Dec 22 2025 by 4 pm EST PLEASE NOTE: You will receive a confirmation…
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Region 7 Virtual Stewards Orientation, Feb 11, 2026
A Region 7 Stewards Orientation course being held virtually via Zoom on Feb 11, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm. Attendance Form and Human Rights Accommodation Requests are to be submitted to the Dryden Regional Office via email supportstaffdryden@opseu.org by January 2, 2026. Applicants will be notified after January 9, 2026 of their acceptance…
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Congratulations to Rosemarie Hall: OFL Alternate Equity Vice-President representing Black & Racialized workers!
OPSEU/SEFPO extends our heartfelt congratulations to Rosemarie Hall on her November 2025 election to the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Alternate Equity Vice-President representing Black and Racialized workers. An OPSEU/SEFPO member from Local 212, Ministry of the Attorney General, Rosemarie has been a strong leader and passionate activist within OPSEU/SEFPO for many years. She is currently…
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Apply now for Convention 2026 Blanket Exercise
If you are attending OPSEU/SEFPO’s Convention 2026, you have the opportunity to participate in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE), which is an experiential teaching tool that explores the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the land we now know as Canada. To apply to take part, please complete the form below.…
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Notice On OPSEU/SEFPO Cybersecurity Incident
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union / Syndicat des employés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (OPSEU/SEFPO) takes the protection of personal information entrusted to us very seriously. As you may know, OPSEU/SEFPO was the target of a cybersecurity incident. This notice aims to provide information on this incident, measures taken in response by OPSEU/SEFPO,…
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Happy Hanukkah 5786
Dear All members, The OPSEU SEFPO Jewish Caucus shares a message of light, resilience, and renewal in celebration of Hanukkah 5786. In the second century BCE, the Maccabees reclaimed and rededicated the ancient Temple in Jerusalem after resisting the Seleucid rulers who sought to silence Jewish life. Tradition tells that a small jar of consecrated…
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OPSEU/SEFPO Statement of Solidarity for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
It is with sadness that once again that OPSEU/SEFPO recognizes the tragedy of yet another devastating climate emergency, this time in South and Southeast Asia. Cyclone Ditwah – cyclone is the term used for hurricane-force storms in the Indian Ocean – has impacted countries from Indonesia to Sri Lanka to Thailand with hundreds of people…
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Join the Young Worker Educational and Networking Night! December 16, 2025
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) invites you to OPSEU/SEFPO 101 (PYC Edition) Educational and Networking Night on Tuesday December 16, 2025, at 6:00PM at the Wellesley Membership Centre – 31 Wellesley St. E. Toronto, ON! Come meet fellow young workers, build community, and take part in some exciting raffles and refreshments! Young workers play a critical…
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Local Presidents’ Planning Checklist for Convention 2026
Please note: In an effort to uphold OPSEU/SEFPO’s fiscal responsibilities, event deadlines must be adhered to. Submissions after the deadline may be considered on an individual basis Action items Schedule a General Membership Meeting (GMM), as per Article 29.7.1 of the Constitution, either in the fall or early in the new year. Trustee Audit Reports…
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OPSEU/SEFPO celebrates Local 376 President Michael Hamilton’s election as OFL Executive Vice-President
OPSEU/SEFPO leaders and delegates to the 2025 Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) convention this week were thrilled to congratulate Local 376 President and long-time OPSEU/SEFPO activist Michael Hamilton on his election to Executive Vice-President of the OFL. Michael has held many leadership positions within OPSEU/SEFPO since becoming a member in 2015. In addition to being the…
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Region 3 Educational Weekend, February 7 and 8, 2026
A Region 3 Educational will be held on February 7 and 8, 2026, at the Deerhurst Resort –1235 Deerhurst Dr – Huntsville ON – P1H 2E8, 1-800-461-4393 or 705-789-6411 Courses times: Saturday, February 7th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, February 8th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. You will receive a confirmation letter if…
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Region 1 and 3: Global Unity, Local Action – An Evening with Rayjon
Region 1 & 3: Global Unity, Local Action – An Evening with Rayjon Small Acts for Big Impacts Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Virtual (Zoom – link provided upon registration) Hosted by: Provincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC) Region 1 Representative: Simone Warner Region 3 Representative: Kris Weatherall Event Description: Join the Provincial Human…
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Access Denied: Confronting Ableism in the Workplace
Wednesday, December 3; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Ottawa Regional Office and via Zoom Guest speaker: Dr. Mahadeo A. Sukhai Join us on International Day of Persons with Disabilities for an informative conversation on systemic barriers that have a discriminatory impact which keeps people from thriving. Ableism in the workplace is a pervasive issue, but…
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Region 2 Disability Rights Caucus Event: Navigating Your Workplace Accommodation
Join us for a virtual session on navigating workplace accommodations. Our guest, Susan Fournier will share practical insights on how to request, access, and uphold accommodations at work — and how unions can support members through the process. Date: December 10,2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 8 pm Where: Virtual via zoom The virtual session will be…
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Landback Symposium: Kill Bill 5 – Indigenous Rights are Non-Negotiable
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6 Location: George Brown College – Waterfront Campus Time: 9 am – 4 pm Register now Register now [wpforms id=”300512″ title=”false”]
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Region 3: A Settler’s Journey with Land Acknowledgements, Dec 10
Join Region 3 Provincial Human Rights Committee Representative Kris Weatherall for an evening exploring why land acknowledgements are important, where to start and how to create, start, continue your own journey. Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – International Human Rights Day Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Zoom (link to be provided upon registration) As a settler on the…
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BPS Conference and Divisionals 2025: Meet your newly elected 2025-27 Divisional Executive Members
The biennial Broader Public Service (BPS) Conference and Divisional Meetings ran from November 14-16, 2025, concluding today with divisional meetings and elections for all OPSEU/SEFPO sectors and divisions representing members working in the BPS. Congratulations to all of the newly elected 2025-27 Divisional Executive Members! Sector 1: Ambulance Divex members Chair: Joel Usher Vice Chair…
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Empowering Workers to Stand Together at the 2025 BPS Conference
More than 800 OPSEU/SEFPO members working in the Broader Public Service (BPS) were in attendance at day one of the hybrid 2025 BPS Conference and Divisional Meetings today, which runs until Sunday afternoon. This year’s conference brought participants together for the theme “Empowering Workers to Stand Together” – uniting OPSEU/SEFPO members across sectors and workplaces…
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Region 6 Sudbury Dismantling Systemic Racism Educational
Course Description Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism March 25, 2026, 09h00 to 16h30 We are very excited that the one-day training, “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism”, will be held in Region 6 for all OPSEU/SEFPO elected leaders including Stewards, Bargaining Team Members, and…