Tag: Convention
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Convention 2014 Minutes
May 8-10, 2014 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Convention Minutes 2014 Thursday, May 8, 2014 – Morning Session President, Thomas, called the Convention to order at 9:02 a.m. The Harassment and Discrimination Policy was presented in both languages. President Thomas identified the Advisors and Investigators under the Harassment and Discrimination Policy for Convention 2014. The…
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Images from Convention 2014
Convention 2014 opened at 9 a.m. Thursday morning with OPSEU President Smokey Thomas welcoming nearly 1,500 members to Toronto. The highlight of the opening ceremonies was keynote speaker Gilda Cobb-Hunter, State Congresswoman from South Carolina. Cobb-Hunter is one of the stars of the OPSEU video "Made In The USA," and is one of the bigeest…
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South Carolina House Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter to speak at OPSEU Convention
TORONTO – Democratic South Carolina House Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter will be the Keynote Speaker at the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Annual OPSEU Convention, held May 8-10 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Cobb-Hunter played an integral role in the OPSEU video “Made In The USA,” where she described the devastating effects that South Carolina’s…
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Convention 2014
Over 1,500 delegates, alternates, observers and guests are expected to attend this year’s annual OPSEU Convention May 8, 9, 10, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Convention is the union’s highest-ranking authority, where delegates debate and vote on policy and constitutional motions. Awards, presentations and guest speakers are also part of this three-day event.…
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OPSEU to hold 34th Annual Convention: April 23-25, 2009
TORONTO – More than 1,500 delegates, alternates and observers will attend the 34th annual Convention of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto, April 23-25, 2009. “The theme for Convention this year is ‘Keep Your Eyes on the Prize’ and will focus on moving forward as a union,” said…
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Convention 2013: News and Events
Daily Convention Updates Brought to you by the OPSEU In Solidarity Editorial Committee Day 4 Daily Update Outgoing Executive Board Members honoured Download .pdf The end of Saturday saw the Convention attendees honour the outgoing EBMs: Region 1: Sandi Blancher and Gino Franche. Region 2: Mike Grimaldi Region 3: Pete Wright Region 5: Rod Bemister,…
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Convention 2013: Daily Updates
Day 4 Outgoing Executive Board Members honoured The end of Saturday saw the Convention attendees honour the outgoing EBMs: Region 1: Sandi Blancher and Gino Franche. Region 2: Mike Grimaldi Region 3: Pete Wright Region 5: Rod Bemister, Krista Maracle and Nancy Pridham. Region 6: Sue Brown and Jennifer Giroux Region 7: Jamie Tocker Each…
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Convention 2012: Photo-Gallery
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Convention 2012: News
One amendment, one resolution passed Saturday afternoon April 21 2012 2:45 p.m. The 2012 Convention resumed Saturday afternoon with debate continuing on a constitutional amendment that originally was put on the floor Thursday morning. Delegates debated and passed an amendment that gives the Aboriginal Circle full Committee status. An emergency resolution was also passed supporting members…
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Convention 2012: Daily Updates
Download Updates Issue Number 2 – April 20, 2012 Public hearings were conducted in 12 communities. Over 1,000 Ontarians and 100 experts voiced their concerns. They also shared their ideas for a stronger future for Ontario that didn’t involve austerity measures like the Drummond Commission report recommended. “This produced a ground-breaking report with grassroots participation…
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OPSEU’s Annual Convention 2014
May 8, 9, 10, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Please note: BPS Caucus Meeting April 29, 2014 Please be advised of the time change for the BPS Caucus Meeting taking place at Convention. The Caucus will meet in Room 202AB on Thursday, May 8 at 7:45 a.m. 2014 Convention: First Mailing Expense Guide…
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Welcome to OPSEU’s 100 Year Anniversary Convention
This is a big year for OPSEU: It has been 100 years since we were first established in 1911 as the CSAO. In celebration of this centennial anniversary we are having the biggest Convention ever. Our membership has grown so much that we had to move to a new location. Over 2000 OPSEU members, elected…