Tag: Convention
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Pre-Convention Workshops
Are you planning to attend Convention this year as a delegate, alternate, observer or a guest? Do you want a basic Roberts Rules intro or refresher before you get there? To receive the event Zoom link, please register using this form, whether or not you already registered through the Member Portal. French, Thursday, April 10…
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Pre-Convention Workshop – Roberts Rules Basics on Apr 10, 15 and 16
Are you planning to attend Convention this year as a delegate, alternate, observer or a guest? Do you want a basic Roberts Rules intro or refresher before you get there? Sign up now for one of three online Pre-Convention Roberts Rules workshops:. Log onto the Member Portal to register for one of the following events:…
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Discount UP Express and GO Transit fares for Convention 2025!
Taking public transit while you’re in the Greater Toronto Area for OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2025? Looking for an easy way to get from the GTA or airport to downtown? Get 15 per cent off GO Transit fares from Apr 22-27 Get 25 per cent off UP Express fares from now through Apr 27. The promo code…
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Prepping for Convention: A recap of the 2025 Equity Gathering
By Michael Hamilton, Local 376, inSolidarity Committee Every year in January, the OPSEU/SEFPO equity committees and caucus meet at the annual Equity Gathering. The gathering gives members from the various equity committees and caucus to collaborate with their fellow equity representatives to help develop constitutional amendments and resolutions which then will be brought to the…
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Provincial Young Workers’ Zoom Rooms about Convention 2025: Jan 23, Jan 25 and Jan 27
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) is hosting PYC Zoom Rooms on Jan. 23, 2025, from 7pm to 9pm, Jan. 25 2025 from 10am to 12pm and Jan. 27 2025 from 12 pm to 2pm. It will be a conversation with members aged 35 and younger about the upcoming OPSEU/SEFPO Convention, along with the importance…
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Expense Guide for Delegates at Convention 2025
PDF version 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 request a hotel room, childcare and/or a time-off letter. The deadline for all requests is March 14, 2025. Expense claims should…
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Expense Guide for Alternates at Convention 2025
PDF version 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 request a hotel room, childcare and/or a time-off letter (if authorized by your Local). The deadline for all requests is…
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Expense Guide for Observers at Convention 2025
PDF version 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 request a hotel room, childcare and/or a time-off letter (if authorized by your Local). The deadline for all requests is…
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Convention 2025 Guide
PDF version The president of each OPSEU/SEFPO local is automatically the first delegate to Convention 2025. Here are the procedures to be followed when: electing second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth delegates; returning credential forms; and informing other members or delegates of the annual Convention and advising them of the…
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Parking passes for Convention 2025
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is now accepting Parking pass orders for the OPSEU/SEFPO Annual Convention 2025! 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 24, 2025, at midnight. Save Money! Discounted rates of $19/day are available until…
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Submit a constitutional amendment for Convention 2025 by Feb. 21
The deadline to submit both Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments was February 21, 2025. 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 2025 will take place from Thursday, April 24,…
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Submit a resolution for Convention 2025 by Feb 21
The deadline to submit both Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments was February 21, 2025. 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 2025 will take place from Thursday, April 24,…
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Convention 2025 on-site child care registration
Convention 2025 on-site child care registration Welcome to Convention 2025’s Kids Kamp! Throughout Convention – from 7 pm on Wednesday, Apr 23 to 12:30pm on Sunday, Apr 27 – we’ll be providing fun and engaging high-quality child or dependent care for infants up to teens younger than 17. There are two ways to register: The…
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Convention 2025 Awards
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 was Feb 7, 2025. 2025 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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Convention 2025 preparations are starting now!
OPSEU/SEFPO Convention is just a few short months away: April 24-27, 2025! This coming Convention will be four days long instead of three – this will give hundreds of delegates from across the province enough time to make the important decisions about the exciting work we do together in our union. It’s time for locals…
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Convention 2025: NEW Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments deadline is February 21, 2025
It’s time to start thinking about Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments for OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2025! The deadline to submit both Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments is February 21, 2025. This is 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…
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OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2024 – Workers Fight Back
Convention 2024 was our biggest yet! Roughly 2,000 members travelled from across Ontario to participate in the proceedings, plan for the next year ahead, and exercise union democracy in leadership elections! The theme of Convention 2024 was Workers Fight Back. Below are some of the highlights of Convention, including photos. For in-depth coverage written by…