Tag: Certifications
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Connect: OPSEU Local 659
February 13 marks historic occasion for OPSEU health professionals Yesterday, February 13, marked an historic anniversary for OPSEU health professionals. It was on that date, 14 years ago, that hundreds of X-ray technologists, physiotherapists, lab professionals and others participated in a province-wide “Day of Action” to protest against severe staff shortages in 40 hospitals and…
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Dear Future. We’re Ready.
Dear staff at LifeLabs: At OPSEU, we understand that unionization can be a difficult process – often accompanied by anxiety and conflicting emotions. We also know that you don’t take this decision lightly. Three years ago, you turned down unionization and gave management an opportunity to live up to their promises and commitments. To date,…
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Union Dues
OPSEU/SEFPO membership comes with dues that are among the very lowest in the country. We do more for you – for less. Our dues are 1.375% of your gross salary. There are no initiation fees, dues are 100% tax deductible and you do not pay any union dues until you have bargained your first collective…
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Top 5 reasons to join OPSEU
Reason #1 OPSEU is one of Canada’s most dynamic and progressive unions and the leading union for lab professionals in Ontario. Since the 1970s, we have represented and bargained on behalf of tens of thousands of lab professionals in both hospitals and community workplaces. OPSEU’s staff includes specialists in bargaining, research, grievance handling, pensions, benefits,…
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Union Vote: Wednesday March 29
All lab employees at LifeLabs, KRL and IRL: Vote Times Wednesday, March 29, 2017 International Site: 100 International Blvd., Etobicoke Poll #1: 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. International Room (4th Floor) Poll #2: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. International Room (4th Floor) Kennedy Site: 6560 Kennedy Rd., Mississauga Poll #3: 6 a.m. – 8 a.m.…
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Why join OPSEU? Here are 10 good reasons for hospital professionals
Reason #1 – Protection for hospital professionals Your work is governed by a regulatory college. The college’s job is to protect the public; OPSEU protects you, the medical professional. We are committed to ensuring our members get fair treatment when facing any challenge to their livelihood. OPSEU members get experienced representation throughout the regulatory complaint…
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News: OPSEU Local 581
OPSEU is committed to providing you with as much information as possible as the Scarborough and Rouge merger unfolds With the approval of the Ministry of Health, the Scarborough Hospital merged with the Centenary site of the former Rouge Valley Health System to form the new Scarborough and Rouge Hospital. The labour relations issues that result…
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News for Members of OPSEU Locals 311, 348, 575, and 581
Issue 1 Fall 2016 This is the first issue of a new communication tool to provide you with information and guide you through the upcoming merger. PSLRTA All of the issues related to your working conditions, representation, bargaining rights, and so on will be sorted out through a process mandated by the Public Sector Labour Relations Transitions…
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Oh so lucky to have you!
You’re Invited! Please join us for a member appreciation pub night to celebrate OPSEU, St. PSLRTA and St. Patrick’s Day. Thursday March 16, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Tara Inn, 2365 Kingston Road Please bring your Hospital ID: guests, games, prizes and more! Food and refreshments will be provided.
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Workers at Kingston Community Counselling Centres say ‘yes’ to OPSEU
Kingston – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) welcomes frontline staff at Kingston Community Counselling Centres (K3C), after the workers voted in favour of joining the public sector union this week. This is the second time a union tried certifying workers at K3C, and OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is pleased that his union’s…