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Introducing the new OPSEU/SEFPO Rainbow Alliance Logos!
Hello all members, We are proud to unveil the newly updated Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel (RAA) logos now featuring the colours of the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag! This update reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every identity within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is seen, valued, and represented within OPSEU/SEFPO. Visibility matters! For many members, seeing themselves…
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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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Region 3: A Settler’s Journey with Land Acknowledgements – PHRC
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 provided upon registration) As a settler on the land…
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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…
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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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The BPS is Taking Over Toronto! Here’s What to Expect
by Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee On November 14-16, members from the Broader Public Service’s multiple sectors will be descending on downtown Toronto for the division’s biennial conference and sector divisional meetings. Members can expect a fulsome conference built around this year’s theme of “Empowering Workers to Stand Together,” including speakers, presentations and panel…
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Young Worker of the Year Award: Submit Nominations!
Dear OPSEU/SEFPO members: OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) is seeking nominations for the Young Worker of the Year Award! This award will recognize achievements in leadership, innovative thinking, and transforming communities as they relate to engaging young workers. Eligibility Criteria Must be an OPSEU/SEFPO member in good standing 35 years of age or youngerThe…
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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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Four dozen members newly trained to facilitate educational events across the province
This fall, OPSEU/SEFPO has added another 46 members to the roster of trained member facilitators for regional educational events! Regional Train the Trainer events were held in Sault Ste. Marie and Hamilton for members from Regions 2, 6 and 7. Two other Train the Trainer events were held at OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office for new Equity…
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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…