Category: Events
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See the truth, hear the truth, and speak the truth – Indigenous Circle leads smudging ceremony
By Craig Hadley, Local 5109, inSolidarity OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle wishes to welcome all delegates, alternates, observers, and guests to the OPSEU/SEFPO 2025 Annual Convention to the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation as well as the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people. As part of our welcome,…
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Hospital Professional members talk pensions, bargaining, and campaigning
By Wendy Lee, Local 575, inSolidarity Hospital Professional Division (HPD) Caucus Meeting The afternoon was chaired by Sara Labelle, HPD Division Chair. The meeting started with a presentation by the new President and Chief Executive Officer Annesley Wallace of HOOPP. The other items that were discussed during this caucus meeting are as follows: Bargaining Team…
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Welcome to Convention 2025! The inSolidarity Committee is here to help you make sense of it all
By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Convention is more than just a gathering – it’s the heart of our union’s democratic process. As the union’s highest-ranking authority, this is where delegates from across the province come together to debate, decide, and shape the direction of our collective future. From constitutional motions to policies that…
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Inaugural Equity Executive Board: A Year of Reflection
The inaugural members of the Equity Executive Board have experienced a year marked by significant developments and learning opportunities for the OPSEU/SEFPO community. Their collective commitment to solidarity, resilience, and service has underscored the critical importance of having equity voices represented across all spaces. The Equity Executive Board Members (EEBMs) have intentionally advocated for and…
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RPN Occupational Division Leadership Conference
The RPN Occupational Division Leadership Conference has been scheduled. Date: Wednesday May 14, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Hotels: Pan Pacific Toronto 900 York Mills Rd North York, ON M3B 3H2 416-444-2511 Single Rate: $182.00 plus taxes Parking: $20.00 per night incl HST Note: valet parking receipts are not a reimbursable claim. Meeting Room:…
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French Train the Trainer
We are excited to announce an All-Regions French Train the Trainer course to be held at Sudbury Membership Center from Monday, July 7 to Thursday, July 10, 2025. The application deadline is May 19, 2025. Please send a 200-word statement of interest along with your full name and Local number to education@opseu.org Callout with more details.…
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Get out to Vote: Advance polls open April 18
To all OPSEU/SEFPO members! Are you coming to Convention 2025? Worried that you’ll still be travelling home on Monday, April 28 or that you’ll be busy getting back to your day to day life and might miss Election day? You have nothing to worry about because you can vote in the advance polls that open…
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The OPSEU/SEFPO Statement of Respect and Why It Matters
By Michael Hamilton, Local 376, inSolidarity Committee member At the beginning of any OPSEU/SEFPO function, we begin with the land acknowledgment and then the statement of respect. The September 2025 statement reads: “Whenever OPSEU members gather, we welcome all peoples of the world. We will not accept any unwelcoming words, actions or behaviours against our…
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Indigenous led procession and invitation for First Nations, Métis and Inuit members
OPSEU/SEFPO Convention is a safe and welcoming space. We would like to invite all First Nations (status and non-status), Métis and Inuit members attending Convention to join us in the opening procession as we begin Convention in a good way. We invite those who wish to wear their regalia, ribbon skirts or shirts, and/or sashes…
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Bring your used eyeglasses to Convention to donate to Rayjon!
Hey Convention attendees – do you have some old eyeglasses you’re no longer using? Bring them to Convention and donate them to Rayjon! The OPSEU/SEFPO Social Justice Fund Board will have a donation box available at the Silent Auction table for your donated glasses. Your glasses will be given to Rayjon, a not-for-profit organization that…
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The Spirit of Carnival – Band Launch
Saldenah Carnival in collaboration with OPSEU/SEFPO Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) Date: April 26, 2025 at 10 pm Location: 3895 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto What to expect? The official launch of the theme for Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2025. Vibrant music and the best Caribbean vibes. An exciting and energetic atmosphere full of fun and celebration. A night packed…
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Information regarding Convention hotel changes
Due to the recent cybersecurity incident affecting OPSEU/SEFPO systems, the required programs to process Convention hotel changes are currently inaccessible. As a result, we are unable to make any changes to current hotel assignment at this time. We are also unable to change the way in which hotels will be billed (from central to member…
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Convention 2025 Orientation
Join us for a pre-Convention orientation! This hybrid event is open to all delegates, alternates, observers and guests. Are you looking for a general orientation to the biggest OPSEU/SEFPO event of the year? Be sure to attend. Convention Orientation (New Delegates Seminar) Wednesday, April 23 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room…
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Indigenous members of OPSEU/SEFPO select Cristine Rego as Indigenous Equity Executive Board Member-elect
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Indigenous Circle recently held a selection process to fill the vacancy of the Indigenous Equity Executive Board Member on the union’s Executive Board. Five members from across OPSEU/SEFPO’s various regions stepped up as candidates. Following the selection process, the Indigenous Circle of OPSEU/SEFPO recommends Cristine Rego (Local 352) as Indigenous Equity Executive Board Member-elect.…
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Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with the Region 4 Coalition of Racialized Workers
May is South Asian Heritage Month – to mark the occasion, the Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) Region 4 invites you to discover and participate in the rich tapestry of history, culture, and achievements that shape Canada’s vibrant diversity. Please save the date. The event will take place on Saturday May 3, 2025, at the…
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See you at Convention!
The Convention Team would like to reassure all registrants for Convention that we are diligently completing the registration and hotel reservations for all attendees. Due to the recent cybersecurity incident experienced by OPSEU/SEFPO, there will be a slight delay in sending attendees their hotel confirmations. We anticipate that these confirmations will be sent out by…
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Sarnia: St. Josephs Hospice Info Rally
OPSEU/SEFPO members at St. Josephs Hospice in Sarnia have been without a contract for 646 Days! Join workers to call on their employer to come to the table with a fair deal that addresses the real issues workers are facing. Info Rally Details Date: April 7 & 10 Time: 3pm-6pm Location: 475 Christina Street North,…