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  • LockTalk #20: Failure to Launch

    Printable / bulletin board version On November 25 and 26 your Bargaining Team met with the Employer in what were our last scheduled bargaining dates. The two sides engaged in very limited discussion. As of now, we have no intention of scheduling future meetings with the Employer without the assistance of a mediator chosen jointly…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 28, 2025
    Bargaining
    Newsletter
  • College Faculty Full-Time and Partial-Load DivEx Update: What Faculty Need to Know about the Colleges’ Efficiency and Accountability Fund (EAF) Reports

    On February 26, 2024, Ontario earmarked $150 million from a post-secondary funding announcement for commissioning third-party reviews of colleges, producing “Efficiency and Accountability Fund” (EAF) reports. These reviews were advertised as assessments of how public colleges could “modernize operations” and achieve financial sustainability. In reality, the EAF reports read less like “efficiency” audits and more like…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 26, 2025
    Bargaining, Campaigns
  • Provincial Women’s Committee Holiday Market at 155 Lesmill

    Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 10 am to 3 pm 155 Lesmill Road, Toronto RSVP: Holiday Market RSVP form Questions? Email odessaaustin73@gmail.com The Region 5 Provincial Women’s Committee invites you to come out to get ready for the holidays! We’ll have festive karaoke, facials, holiday shopping, light refreshments and food for sale. You can network, socialize,…

    November 25, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights
  • All invited to Holiday Market, Dec 20 at 155 Lesmill

    Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 10 am to 3 pm 155 Lesmill Road, Toronto RSVP: Holiday Market RSVP form  Questions? Email odessaaustin73@gmail.com The Region 5 Provincial Women’s Committee invites you to come out to get ready for the holidays! We’ll have festive karaoke, facials, holiday shopping, light refreshments and food for sale. You can network, socialize,…

    November 25, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights
  • 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…

    November 24, 2025
    Events
    Convention
  • Sector 13: Municipally Speaking – Information Bulletin Fall 2025

    Grievance Filing On September 16 and 17, the Sector 13 Municipalities Divisional Executives (Divex) were in Niagara Falls to connect with members and assist with building their local. This initiative will be ongoing so keep an eye out for us in your area! Together, we discussed “Why to file a Grievance” and how to address the…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 21, 2025
    Bargaining, Campaigns
    Newsletter
  • 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…

    November 21, 2025
    Events
    Affiliates, Elections, OFL
  • College Part-Time Support Staff Bargaining Update #18: Mediation will continue on December 12th, 2025

    Mediation will continue on December 12th, 2025 Yesterday, your bargaining team concluded a full day of mediation with the employer. Mediation will continue on Friday, December 12th, 2025, where we hope to continue progressing towards a deal. During the Ontario Federation of Labour convention our full-time support and faculty co-workers made an announcement on the…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 21, 2025
    Bargaining, Campaigns
    Newsletter
  • 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…

    November 21, 2025
    Events
    Member Education
  • BloodLines Bargaining Bulletin: Summary of New Interest Arbitration Award

    Your bargaining team is pleased to report that we received Arbitrator Lindsey Lawrence’s decision on November 19, 2025, and can now share the details of the award. Thank you for your patience and solidarity throughout this process! This Award applies to members working in CBS Support Locals 160, 200, 210, 477, and 5103. Below is the summary…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 21, 2025
    Bargaining, Campaigns
    Newsletter
  • Winner of Equity Logo Design Competition announced!

    Dear OPSEU/SEFPO Members, Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Equity Logo Design Competition and for your patience throughout the judging process. Your creativity, dedication, and commitment to equity within our union has been truly inspiring! We are excited to announce that the winning submission comes from Rebecca Pietila! Rebecca’s concept was selected for…

    November 21, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights
  • Update: Central West Specialized Developmental Services

    Message to members of Local 249 – Central West Specialized Developmental Services Local 249 – Central West Specialized Developmental Services     Dear members,   Your bargaining team came to the table today ready to negotiate a fair deal. We care deeply about the people we support and do not want to see a disruption in…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 20, 2025
    Bargaining, Campaigns
    Strike
  • College Part-Time Support Staff Bargaining Update #17: We return to the table on November 20th

      On November 20th, 2025 your bargaining team will enter mediation in our ongoing fight to secure a fair contract for all Part-Time College Support Staff across Ontario. This will involve meeting with a third-party mediator, who will hopefully bring us closer to a tentative deal with our employer. To show solidarity with the bargaining…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 19, 2025
    Bargaining
    Newsletter
  • Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy Training Update

    The OPSEU/SEFPO Member Equity Unit hosted training under the union’s Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy (HDPP) from November 3-7, 2025.  Members from across OPSEU/SEFPO’s 7 regions participated.  It was held at the OPSEU/SEFPO Membership Centre on 155 Lesmill Road in Toronto. The purpose of this week-long training was to build and strengthen the knowledge and…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 19, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights
    Legal decisions
  • Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) workers launch strike action for a fair deal in face of employer intimidation

    Local 249 – Central West Specialized Developmental Services workers announce an immediate strike after more than 40 days in a tenuous lockout position  Oakville – Workers at Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS), represented by OPSEU/SEFPO Local 249, have initiated immediate strike action after a full day of mediation failed to produce a fair deal.   “The…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 19, 2025
    Bargaining, Campaigns
    Strike
  • Access Denied: Confronting Ableism in the Workplace, Dec 3

    Wednesday, December 3; 6:30pm to 8:30pm 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 awareness and…

    November 19, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights
  • 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…

    Andy Pedersen

    November 18, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights, Events
    Member Education
  • RPN Division stands in solidarity with ONA’s ‘Code Black and Blue’ Campaign

    OPSEU/SEFPO’s RPN Occupational Division stands in solidarity with ONA’s Code Black and Blue campaign, which sheds light on the alarming rise in workplace violence and assaults against nurses. Every day, nurses across all sectors—including Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, Hospitals, Community Nursing, and Correctional Institutions—face threats to our safety while providing essential care. Our communities…

    November 18, 2025
    Bargaining, Campaigns
    Solidarity
  • 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…

    November 18, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights, Events
  • 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…

    November 18, 2025
    Equity and Human Rights, Events
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