OPSEU will be holding two Orientations for Local Presidents in October 2014.
This two-day workshop provides an orientation for OPSEU local presidents to their leadership roles within the union.
Day one helps local presidents navigate OPSEU's organizational structure, systems and resources. Local presidents will also strategize on building an involved membership through steward development and contract enforcement with a focus on health and safety and equity as everyday local issues.
Day two focuses on mobilizing the local through effective communication, inclusive leadership and developing a strategic approach to employer tactics. We explore practical leadership responses to everyday situations through group work and interaction with other local presidents.
First Orientation Session:
Thursday, October 23, 2014, 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Second Orientation Session:
Monday, October 27, 2014, 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
OPSEU Head Office – 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto.
Who can take the course?
All local presidents who have NOT taken the two-day Orientation for Local Presidents are eligible to participate. The workshop, with limited numbers, will ensure equitable participation from each region.
Get your application in!
Complete the application form below and submit by Friday, August 22, 2014, 3:00 p.m. Any applications received after this time will not be considered for the October 2014 orientations. If you applied for a previous Orientation for Local Presidents Orientation but did not attend, and wish to attend this year, you must submit a new application form.
Selection:
Selection will ensure equitable representation by regions. If there are more applications than available spaces, selection wil be based on the order of date of election as president.
If the October dates don't work for you
If the dates listed are not convenient for you, there will be other Orientations for Local Presidents held in the new year. Application information will be made available at that time.
You can also call your regional office for a copy of the New Presidents: Getting Started Toolkit. This is a practical resource designed to give new local presidents immediate support before they get to the Orientation for Local Presidents. There is also a New Presidents: Getting Started 3 hour module, available through your staff representative.
If you are emailing your application: You will receive a confirmation email that your application was received. If you do not receive email confirmation by the end of the day on the deadline date that your application has been received, please call the Training and Development Unit at 1-800-268-7376 ext. 8299.
Applications are now closed.