Category: Events
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Applications closed for Indigenous Circle reps in Regions 2, 4, and 7
The OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle invites OPSEU/SEFPO members who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) to apply for a position on the OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle to fill vacancies in Regions 2, 4 and 7. The role of the regional representative on the Indigenous Circle is to create and maintain networks within the region, to…
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Submit nominations for Convention Awards by Jan 13
Every year at convention, OPSEU SEFPO honours locals and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the union. The deadline to submit a nomination is Jan 13, 2026. 2026 Awards Human Rights Award (local and individual) This award is presented to one local and one individual having made the most significant contribution to the…
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Submit a resolution for Convention 2026 by Feb 6
The deadline to submit both Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments is Friday, February 6, 2026. This was an earlier deadline than previous years. At Convention 2024, a Constitutional Amendment was passed requiring that Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to Convention. Convention 2026 will take place from April 9…
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Submit a constitutional amendment for Convention 2026 by Feb 6
The deadline to submit both Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments is Friday, February 6, 2026. This was an earlier deadline than previous years. At Convention 2024, a Constitutional Amendment was passed requiring that Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to Convention. Convention 2026 will take place from April 9…
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Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLIFF) – Toronto screening
In Toronto on Nov 15th? Join the Canadian Labour Film Festival at Innis Town Hall for a screening of 8 short labour films showcasing the struggles and triumphs of workers around the globe! When: Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 5-7:30pm Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto FREE for all to attend! Secure your ticket…
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Region 1 Weekend Educational
A Region 1 Weekend Educational will be held at the OPSEU/SEFPO London Membership Centre on on Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm), and Sunday, Jan 18 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm). Email completed application form to Mary MacDonald, London Regional Secretary at supportstafflondon@opseu.org Application Deadline: December 5, 2025 Agenda: Saturday, January 17…
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Local Leadership Orientation, 155 Lesmill Rd
Local Leadership Orientation is taking place Nov. 17-20 at the Pan Pacific in Toronto. Dates: November 17 – 20, 2025 Monday, November 17, 9 am – 5 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm Tuesday, November 18, 9 am – 5 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm Wednesday, November 19, 9 am – 5…
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Region 7 Young Workers Educational Workshop!
CALLING ALL YOUNG WORKERS! Join the OPSEU/SEFPO Region 7 – Provincial Young Workers Educational Workshop Date: Sunday, November 9th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) Location: Thunder Bay OPSEU/SEFPO Regional Office and Membership Centre 326 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Y3 Format: Attend in-person or join virtually! Are you a young…
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OPSEU/SEFPO commemorates the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we stand with the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the Indigenous communities who continue to live with the intergenerational trauma of colonialism. We also recognize that survivors of historical traumas and families impacted by loss walk among us – as union members, as colleagues, and…
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Holocaust Education Week: Film Screening and Discussion
Dear all members, OPSEU/SEFPO’s Jewish Caucus invites you to join us for a special Holocaust Education Week virtual event on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. We will be screening the film Sabotage, followed by a guided conversation exploring themes of resistance, solidarity, and memory. This program honours Holocaust remembrance while deepening our understanding of labour, resistance, justice, and collective action values at the heart…
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Toxic Productivity – What it is and how to stop it
Have you ever been told you are a “bleeding heart” or do you find yourself stretched thin with competing work priorities at the expense of your own well-being? Do you recognize the pressure to always “do more… push through it.. hold it together” even when it comes at a personal cost? This is Toxic Productivity.…
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Sault Ste Marie Educational – Dismantling Systemic Racism
Course Description As per the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitutional amendment, Article 7 of the Constitution requires mandatory training for elected leaders and bargaining teams, on dismantling racism. The goal of OPSEU/SEFPO is: To actively identify and dismantle anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and all forms of racism and discrimination within its systems and structures so that all members…
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Region 5 Weekend Educational
How to challenge discrimination in the workplace. The best way to file a grievance. Making your work safer. As an OPSEU/SEFPO member, these are just a few of the free educational workshops you can take during the union’s Region 5 Weekend Educational taking place on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30, 2025. The deadline…
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Region 2 Fall Educational
The Region 2 Fall Education Session will be held at Blue Mountain Resort, The Grand Georgian, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains, on Saturday, November 29, 2025 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm), and Sunday, November 30, 2025 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm). This new venue promises to be another fantastic experience for our members and…
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Region 4 Weekend Educational
Application form and call-out The next Region 4 Weekend Educational is taking place November 8-9, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront, 2 Princess St., Kingston, ON K7L 1A2 The courses being offered are: Stewards 2: Facing the Employer and Building Member Involvement Stewards 3: Dealing with Discipline Stewards 3: Dealing with Discipline (being offered…
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BPS Conference Artist Call Out
Calling all OPSEU/SEFPO members working in the Broader Public Service! We are looking for artists who can paint captivating pieces of graffiti art to include at the 2025 BPS Conference. This year’s conference will feature a graffiti alley, creating an atmosphere of excitement and empowerment. Chosen artists will paint multiple canvases (approximately 5’ x 4’)…
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Lunar in the Park – A celebration of the OPSEU /SEFPO CoRW Region 2
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) in region 2 is looking forward to a spirited gathering on Saturday September 27, 2025, to share and honour our inclusive diversity and the Asian celebration of the 2025 Year of the Snake within this Lunar New Year calendar. The Year of the Wood Snake starts Jan. 29, 2025,…