Tag: Certifications
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Peel education workers join forces with OPSEU
Toronto – Thousands of education workers in Peel Region are joining forces with OPSEU in the face of the threat that Premier Doug Ford poses to working people. The Executive of the Educational Resource Facilitators of Peel (ERFP), have opted to affiliate with OPSEU, which is welcomed by OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “We’re delighted…
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Frontline workers at seniors shelter join OPSEU
Like more than 300 of their co-workers at Salvation Army facilities in Toronto, the frontline workers at the Salvation Army Islington Seniors Centre have voted unanimously to join OPSEU. “Smart move,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “These members care deeply about helping support seniors who are facing homelessness, and now they’ve got one…
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More long-term care workers join OPSEU
Nearly 70 frontline workers at the Village Green long-term care facility outside of Kingston wanted a union strong enough to help them provide better services and care. By joining OPSEU, that’s exactly what they’re going to get. “Facing the most chaotic and destructive government we’ve seen for a generation, the frontline workers at…
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Clarington personal and home support workers join OPSEU
Clarington This Week is reporting on the SE Health personal and home support workers who voted recently to join OPSEU. “On behalf of OPSEU’s entire executive board, I’d like to extend a hearty welcome to our newest members,” OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas said. “Most of these workers are on the road every day, travelling…
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SE Health personal and home support workers join OPSEU
Personal and Home Support Workers at SE Health in Clarington will finally get the workplace support they need now that they’ve voted to join OPSEU. “On behalf of OPSEU’s entire Executive Board, I’d like to extend a hearty welcome to our newest members,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “With our public services under…
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Workers at ParaMed Home Health Care Barrie vote to join OPSEU
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is offering congratulations and a warm welcome to over 100 Personal Support Workers, Developmental Support Workers and Home Support Workers at ParaMed Home Health Care Barrie who are the union’s newest members. “Our members provide vital care to thousands of people across Simcoe County,” said Thomas. “OPSEU’s entire Executive Board…
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OPSEU welcomes newest members at First Nation-operated Rama Paramedic Services
OPSEU is proud to welcome our newest members at Rama Paramedic Services. Paramedics at this First Nation-operated service provide skilled pre-hospital care in the Rama First Nation and the surrounding areas. The certification vote took place in April, 2018, however the vote count was delayed by a jurisdictional dispute. When the boxes were opened, it…
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OPSEU welcomes newest members from Dr. Roz’s Healing Place
OPSEU will now represent a group of women’s shelter workers at Dr. Roz’s Healing Place in Toronto, after a majority voted in favour of joining the union this month. “On behalf of OPSEU’s entire Executive Board and membership I want to welcome our newest members to the family,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “These…
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OPSEU welcomes newest group of laboratory professionals
Laboratory assistants from across southwestern Ontario have voted overwhelmingly for OPSEU as their union of choice following a representation vote earlier this month. “We’re thrilled to welcome our newest members to the OPSEU family,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “OPSEU is Ontario’s leading union for laboratory professionals. These members deserve top-notch representation and that’s…
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Vote OPSEU December 12 and 13
Think carefully about the union you want to represent you. Then vote OPSEU. OPSEU has the knowledge, resources and experience to best represent you. We proudly represent 25 thousand hospital professionals, and we can’t wait to welcome you! St. Joseph’s health care site 30 The Queensway Toronto, ON December 12 6:45am-8am Lab boardroom 3rd floor…
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Information Session: Bring your questions
Bring your questions: we’ve got answers Lab workers need a strong union that can defend good jobs, and lobby for public health care services. OPSEU is the union of choice for 25,000 hospital professionals across Ontario. St. Mike’s December 7 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Donnelly 7079 December 10 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. Bond…
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OPSEU welcomes Biomedical and Renal Technologists at Trillium Health Partners
OPSEU is proud to be the union of choice for our newest members — Biomedical Technologists and Renal Technologists at Trillium Health Partners. These highly trained professionals voted to join OPSEU on November 8, 2018. “Our new members have given themselves the power to improve working conditions and have a real voice in the workplace.…
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Joining OPSEU: St. Joe’s and St. Mike’s Q and A
Question 1: How do the contributions for union dues work for people who also work at other hospitals with OPSEU? Will they pay union dues at both hospitals? How will it affect the pension plan for people already under OPSEU? Dues are calculated as a percentage of wages paid. If members have more than…
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St. Joe’s and St. Mike’s Q and A: Now is your chance for change!
OPSEU represents the largest number of allied health professionals across Ontario; that’s because the majority of allied health professionals choose to be members of OPSEU. With more than 25,000 members at 86 hospitals across the province, OPSEU has the history, experience and resources to back you up. OPSEU’s got more than 20 years of experience with…
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You’re losing sick days
Flu season is upon us, and it might be a rough one for you and your coworkers: LifeLabs is taking away your sick-day plan. What does that mean? It means you could easily lose many days of pay if you get sick. Until now, you’ve had a potentially unlimited number of paid sick days. But…
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What would you do with $3,500?
In Barrie, the LifeLabs employees who belong to OPSEU recently received their retro cheques for the extra income they’ve earned since bargaining their first collective agreement. For part-timers in Barrie, that cheque was up to $3,000. For full-timers, it was as much as $3,500. Some of them used those higher unionized wages to pay for…