Tag: Certifications
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All Legal Aid Ontario workers now belong to OPSEU/SEFPO
The Legal Aid Ontario staff working in the eastern district have voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining OPSEU/SEFPO. The 180,000-strong union now represents nearly 500 staff at every Legal Aid Ontario office across the province. “Congratulations and well done to all of our Legal Aid Ontario workers,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “It wasn’t…
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Front line child treatment workers in Niagara choose to join OPSEU/SEFPO
One hundred front line child treatment workers at the Niagara Children’s Centre have overwhelmingly voted to join OPSEU/SEPO. “All public services are important, but especially those focused on helping children,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “I’m so proud that these front-line child treatment workers have chosen to join us. “Together, we’ll ensure they can…
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Muskoka paramedics find new home in OPSEU/SEFPO
More than 100 paramedics working in the District Municipality of Muskoka have voted overwhelmingly to join the 3,600 other paramedics and ambulance communication officers in OPSEU/SEFPO. “To each and every one of these front-line heroes in Muskoka, I say: welcome home,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “They clearly understand what 170,000 other workers across…
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Power of together: 100 per cent of Power Plant workers vote ‘yes’ to OPSEU/SEFPO
After a smart and strong internal organizing drive, 100 per cent of the workers at The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery on the Toronto waterfront have voted in favour of joining OPSEU/SEFPO. “Hearty congratulations to all involved,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “I’ve been in the labour movement for decades, but I haven’t seen…
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Nearly 200 safety inspectors vote to join OPSEU/SEFPO
Toronto – The 185 front line inspectors at the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining OPSEU/SEFPO – again. The employees, mostly elevator inspectors, had been OPSEU/SEFPO members until the Harris government divested the authority in the 1990s. But looking to regain a real voice in the workplace and…
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Diagnostic imaging workers at Almonte General join OPSEU/SEFPO
It was a resounding yes when the staff in the Diagnostic Imaging Unit at Almonte General Hospital voted on Oct. 20 to join OPSEU/SEFPO. “Congratulations and welcome to our great union,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “Like the thousands of other front line public sector workers who’ve joined us over the past few months,…
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OPSEU/SEFPO welcomes nearly 100 new members at Strides Toronto
Nearly 100 new child, youth, and family mental health and autism workers will be joining OPSEU/SEFPO after the merger of two mental health agencies in the east end of Toronto. “On behalf of the entire Executive Board, I’d like to offer a warm welcome to our newest members at Strides Toronto,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren…
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Hundreds of long-term care workers in Simcoe County vote to join OPSEU/SEFPO
Penetanguishene – Seeking safer working conditions and a real say in the workplace, hundreds of long-term care workers at Georgian Village and Manor in Penetanguishene have voted in favour of joining OPSEU/SEFPO. “I’m so pleased to hear that these heroic front-line workers have decided to join our great union,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey)…
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London ambulance logistic techs say yes to OPSEU
Seeking a stronger voice in the workplace, the Logistics Technicians at the Middlesex London Emergency Medical Services Authority (MLEMS) have voted nearly unanimously to join OPSEU. “Welcome to OPSEU and congratulations – you’ve made a great choice,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “Good emergency medical services save lives. That means good paramedics, but it…
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Durham community clinic workers join growing list of legal aid OPSEU members
The workers at yet another legal clinic have voted to join OPSEU. The paralegals and support staff at Durham Community Legal Clinic are now members of OPSEU. “Congratulations to you all, and welcome to our great union,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “We know it wasn’t always an easy road – the employer tried…
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Laurier campus police pick OPSEU
Wilfred Laurier University Special Constable Services has voted in favour of joining OPSEU, Ontario’s largest public sector union. They are first responders to all campus emergencies across Wilfred Laurier’s four campuses, which are located in Waterloo, Kitchener, Brantford and Milton. The Special Constable Service is staffed by constables, communications operators, security guards and administrative personnel.…