Tag: Convention
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Thank You – I got my start on the InSolidarity Committee and I’ll always be grateful
By Michael Hamilton, Ontario Federation of Labour Executive Vice-President and former member of the InSolidarity Committee and Local 376 Where to begin? I have been thinking long and hard about how to really convey the feelings that I have been experiencing over the last month and a half. In November 2025, I was elected as the…
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Expense Guide for Delegates – Convention 2026
OPSEU/SEFPO Annual Convention April 9, 10, 11, 2026 Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West Toronto ON M5V 2W6 Printable PDF General Notes On-line registration is available through the Member Portal for all delegates listed on the Local Credential Form submitted by the Local President. Registration on the Member Portal will allow you to…
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Expense Guide for Observers – Convention 2026
OPSEU/SEFPO Annual Convention April 9, 10, 11, 2026 Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West Toronto ON M5V 2W6 Printable PDF General Notes On-line registration is available through the Member Portal for all observers listed on the Local Credential Form submitted by the Local President. Registration on the Member Portal will allow you to…
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Expense Guide for Alternates – Convention 2026
OPSEU/SEFPO Annual Convention April 9, 10, 11, 2026 Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West Toronto ON M5V 2W6 Printable PDF General Notes On-line registration is available through the Member Portal for all alternates listed on the Local Credential Form submitted by the Local President. Registration on the Member Portal will allow you to…
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OPSEU/SEFPO Annual Convention 2026 Parking Passes for Attendees
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is now accepting Parking pass orders for the OPSEU/SEFPO Annual Convention 2026! Order Online Now! Onsite orders will not be permitted. Simply use this specialized link to order now: www.mtccc.com/opseu Online ordering is available until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at midnight. Save Money! Discounted rates of $19/day are available until…
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Submit your local’s Convention 2026 Credentials Form by Mar 6
Please download and complete the Convention 2026 credentials form, and then email it to convention@opseu.org by Mar 6, 2026. The downloadable form also contains a section for locals that which to use their rebate for time-off for alternates and observers.
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Apply now for Convention 2026 Blanket Exercise
If you are attending OPSEU/SEFPO’s Convention 2026, you have the opportunity to participate in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE), which is an experiential teaching tool that explores the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the land we now know as Canada. To apply to take part, please complete the form below.…
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Local Presidents’ Planning Checklist for Convention 2026
Please note: In an effort to uphold OPSEU/SEFPO’s fiscal responsibilities, event deadlines must be adhered to. Submissions after the deadline may be considered on an individual basis Action items Schedule a General Membership Meeting (GMM), as per Article 29.7.1 of the Constitution, either in the fall or early in the new year. Trustee Audit Reports…
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Submit nominations for Convention Awards by Jan 13
Every year at convention, OPSEU SEFPO honours locals and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the union. The deadline to submit a nomination is Jan 13, 2026. 2026 Awards Human Rights Award (local and individual) This award is presented to one local and one individual having made the most significant contribution to the…
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Submit a resolution for Convention 2026 by Feb 6
The deadline to submit both Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments is Friday, February 6, 2026. This was an earlier deadline than previous years. At Convention 2024, a Constitutional Amendment was passed requiring that Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to Convention. Convention 2026 will take place from April 9…
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Submit a constitutional amendment for Convention 2026 by Feb 6
The deadline to submit both Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments is Friday, February 6, 2026. This was an earlier deadline than previous years. At Convention 2024, a Constitutional Amendment was passed requiring that Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to Convention. Convention 2026 will take place from April 9…
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From moments to movements: LaToia Jones ignites a call for deep, lasting organizing
by Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee With “Diva” by Beyoncé pulsating throughout the convention hall, an enigmatic LaToia Jones danced her way to the stage giving the audience a sneak peek into the burst of energy her keynote would deliver. Jones is an organizer, community activist and strategist with over 20 years of extensive…
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Media there as members take to the streets to defend public services
By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, and Craig Hadley, Local 5109, inSolidarity On Day 3 of OPSEU/SEFPO’s Convention 2025, the energy inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre spilled out into the streets. Hundreds of OPSEU/SEFPO members gathered outside the Centre and marched down Front Street to Bay Street, bringing a clear and powerful message straight to…
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This Is What Solidarity Looks Like: Celebrating OPSEU/SEFPO’s Brightest Stars
by Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee The John Bassett Theatre was flooded with OPSEU/SEFPO members to recognize the steadfast commitment of their peers in the labour movement. Sounds of cheers and applause reverberated around the room as over a dozen individuals and locals were honoured. “Because solidarity is not just something you say, it’s…
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Draft Summary of Convention Business
Resolutions passed during Convention 2025 A1 – Statutory Resolutions Submitted by the Executive Board Therefore be it resolved that as required by Section 17 of the Ontario Not-for- Profit Corporations Act, Convention confirms and approves the actions of the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board that created or amended a bylaw of OPSEU/SEFPO, as reflected in the minutes…
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Deena Ladd Brings the Fire at Convention 2025 Keynote
By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Deena Ladd, Executive Director of the Workers’ Action Centre, delivered a rousing keynote at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2025, energizing the crowd with her unapologetic passion and decades of grassroots experience. With over 30 years of organizing under her belt, Ladd has been a fierce and tireless advocate for low-wage,…
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Everybody wins – 4 easy steps for upping equity on the job and in the union
By Wendy Lee, Local 575, inSolidarity Committee Every year during Convention, the chair of each OPSEU/SEFPO Equity Committee and Caucus provides updates and encourages all members to keep equity at the heart of every thing they do. As the chairs put it, equity is more than a moral obligation — it increases workplace productivity, innovation…
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From Beads to Bravery: An Evening of 2SLGBTQI+ Solidarity and Strength
By Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee member With creativity, and community spirit, the Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel (RAA) welcomed guests to an evening of connection and reflection at a unique Convention event that featured both a powerful film and some fun bracelet-making. As guests entered, they were warmly welcomed and invited to make a friendship…