Tag: Awareness Days
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Women make OPSEU strong
A message from President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and First Vice President/Treasurer Eddy Almeida on International Women’s Day Dear friends, This International Women’s Day there is a lot to celebrate. Women’s rights are human rights, and workers’ rights. When women are strong, the labour movement is strong. And when labour is strong, it is good for…
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RSI Awareness Day February 28, 2018: Health and Dignity for All
Work should not hurt. Join us in Toronto on February 28, 2018 for the 19th Annual Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day event. You will hear from injured workers and experts and we will strategize to prevent and compensate repetitive strain injuries suffered at work. OPSEU is proud to be part of this day that was…
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Black History Month 2018 Forum and Events
Promoting Health Equity in Racialized Communities As part of the celebrations for Black History Month and the International Decade for People of African Descent, please join us at this year’s black history forum. The forum will provide the opportunity to explore racial disparities in health and work, especially the link between good jobs, income and…
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We March Again for Women’s Rights
On Saturday, January 20 2018, one year after the historic Women’s March on Washington, people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders and orientations, will march to end hate, racism, Islamophobia and other forms of violence against women. Women’s marches will be happening across Ontario as part of a global coalition of sister marches that continue to…
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Region 2 appreciation day skates to success
Over 200 members of OPSEU Region 2, along with friends and family members, came out for the region’s annual appreciation day. This year, the event had a decidedly sharp edge to it, as enthusiastic participants were treated to an afternoon of skating and OHL hockey at the Meriden Centre in St. Catharines. From l to…
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Corrections cares about community safety
The following is a list of the events that correctional workers have planned across Ontario as part of their “Corrections cares about community safety” event. While most events will take place on Monday, January 8, some communities have organized events that will take place over the whole week. This outreach will underscore correctional workers’ commitment…
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Corrections cares about community safety: event listing
The following is a list of the events that correctional workers have planned across Ontario as part of their “Corrections cares about community safety” event. While most events will take place on Monday, January 8, some communities have organized events that will take place over the whole week. This outreach will underscore correctional workers’ commitment…
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Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10. It marks the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This milestone document proclaimed rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or…
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December 10 is Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10. It marks the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This milestone document proclaimed rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or…
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established this day of mourning and remembrance to mark the anniversary of the murders of 14 female engineering students at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 in an act of gender-based violence. The…
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December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Twenty-five years ago, the United Nations declared December 3 the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme is "Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all.” December 3 is a day to renew our commitment to fighting for the rights, dignity and well-being of persons with disabilities. OPSEU, and the OPSEU Disability Rights Caucus,…
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Message from President Thomas on World AIDS Day 2017
In 1988, amidst the encircling gloom of the HIV-AIDS pandemic gripping the world, health ministers meeting in London, UK, agreed that every December 1 would be World AIDS Day – a day set aside to bring awareness to the vast reach of HIV-AIDS and the need for a cure. Those were very difficult days for…
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December 6 – National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established this day of mourning and remembrance to mark the anniversary of the murders of 14 female engineering students at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 in an act of gender-based violence. The…
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National Child Day: a salute to frontline workers
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas issued the following statement today to mark National Child Day, November 20. Dear friends: Twenty-seven years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention was a “promise to children that we would do everything in our power to protect and promote…
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Wear purple on Spirit Day – October 19
Join OPSEU's Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel in recognizing October 19 as Spirit Day! Spirit Day speaks out against bullying of LGBTQ youth, many of whom are subject to harassment because of their identities. Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan started Spirit Day in 2010 in response to a rash of widely publicized bullying-related suicides of gay school students — notably Tyler Clementi. Pledging…
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World Mental Health Day focuses on the workplace
October 10, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme, from the World Health Organization (WHO), is “Mental health in the workplace.” Workplace mental health is a huge problem worldwide. Here in Canada, the cost of workplace-related mental illness on the Canadian economy is staggering. The Centre for Addiction and…
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OPSEU endorses call for National Indigenous Day stat holiday
Toronto – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has endorsed a private member’s bill that would make June 21 – currently National Indigenous Day in Canada – a statutory holiday in Ontario. New Democratic Party MPP Michael Mantha tabled his bill – titled the Indigenous Day Act – a Path to Truth and Reconciliation…
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Rally Against Racism: Leamington
OPSEU's Equity Mobilization Team invites all OPSEU members to a Rally Against Racism in Leamington on September 10 at 12:00 noon. Recently we have noticed more and more people are feeling comfortable showing their true colours by attending rallies, speaking out, and harassing people and groups that stand up against racism. Charlottesville reminds us of the…
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Shelter House’s second annual Block Party
Shelter House is hosting its second annual Block Party to celebrate community partnerships. This year’s event will focus on generating community support for the Save SOS (Street Outreach Services) campaign. Shelter House and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) are calling on Community and Social Services Minister Helena Jaczek to provide stable, year-round funding…
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June 21: Let’s celebrate developmental services!
President Warren (Smokey) Thomas released this message today to all members of OPSEU Sector 2 to mark Developmental Services Appreciation Day. Dear friends: June 21, 2017 is Developmental Services Appreciation Day. It’s a day to salute the work of the 10,000 OPSEU members across the province who work in developmental services. Your work enables children…