Tag: Convention
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OPSEU/SEFPO members re-elect President JP Hornick, acclaim First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell
For Immediate Release April 26, 2024 TORONTO – This morning at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2024, member delegates from across Ontario re-elected President JP Hornick to continue the worker fightback for better working conditions for public sector workers and strong public services for all Ontarians. It will be Hornick’s second two-year term as president of OPSEU/SEFPO. “There…
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Indigenous led procession invitation for First Nations, Métis and Inuit members
OPSEU/SEFPO Convention is a safe and welcoming space. We would like to invite First Nations, Métis and Inuit members to join us in the opening procession as we begin Convention in a good way. We invite those who want to wear their regalia, ribbon skirts or shirts, and/or sashes to do so. If you wish…
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April 25: Great performances planned for Convention 2024 Awards
If you’re coming to Convention 2024, Awards Night is not-to-be-missed! We’ll see you there! When: Thursday, April 25 – Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, John Bassett Theatre Many amazing OPSEU/SEFPO activists will be honoured for their incredible organizing work in their workplaces, union and communities…
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2024 Convention rally: Stop funding CEOs, protect public services!
OPSEU/SEFPO members are fighting back. This is our biggest convention yet and we’re hitting the streets to stand up for public services. When: Friday April 26 at 12:30pm Where: Members will gather outside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre then march through the streets of downtown Toronto! Who: OPSEU/SEFPO members and community & labour allies Right now,…
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Convention 2024: Women’s Breakfast, Bread and Roses Award
Join the Provincial Women’s Committee at Convention 2024 for their annual Women’s Breakfast and Bread and Roses Award! Date: Friday, April 26, 2024 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 am Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 205 Tickets: $10 at the door
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Discount UP Express and GO Transit fares for Convention 2024!
Taking public transit while you’re in the Greater Toronto Area for OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2024? Looking for an easy way to get from the GTA or airport to downtown? Get 15% off GO Transit fares and 25% off UP Express fares by entering the promo code below when you buy your fares online! Promo code: OPSEUApr24…
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Convention Employee Support Protocol
Purpose The goal is to foster an inclusive, positive, and respectful workplace and environment for all staff and members where they can be free of racial discrimination and racial harassment. This includes raising awareness surrounding the complexities of race-related impacts, trauma, and triggers. Increasing our understanding of the context of racism, how it can surface…
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Get ready for Convention with the hybrid Orientation event
Are you planning to attend Convention this year as a delegate, alternate, observer or a guest? Are you looking for a general orientation to the event? Be sure to attend the Convention Orientation. Convention Orientation (previously known as the New Delegates Seminar) Wednesday, April 24 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room…
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Passover amenities at Convention 2024
Downloadable PDF OPSEU/SEFPO extends a warm welcome to Jewish members who are observing Passover during Convention 2024! While our Convention dates (April 25-27) do not fall on Passover Seder dates, OPSEU/SEFPO fully recognizes the importance of addressing the needs of our Jewish members who are observing Passover week (April 22-30). To this end, we have…
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Convention 2024 Silent Auction
Download PDF Raffle tickets 1 for $5 3 for $10 8 for $20 15 for $30 April 25-26 8 am – 6 pm April 27 8 am – 11 am – Last chance to buy tickets Marketplace: MTCC (300 level) silentauction@opseu.org Open on Wednesday, April 24 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. to receive items…
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2024 Convention sections
Section A – General Information and Agenda – PDF Section A – General Information and Agenda – Word Section B – Minutes of 2023 Convention – PDF Section B – Minutes of 2023 Convention – Word Section C – Audited Financial Statements – PDF Section C – Audited Financial Statements – Word Section D –…
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New Child Care Handbook helps more OPSEU/SEFPO members participate in their union
OPSEU/SEFPO is committed to providing temporary, on-site child care to our members with child care responsibilities as a key way of removing structural and systemic barriers faced by members to full participation in the union. To support these members, we have updated our organizational policies and procedures, and created a Child Care Handbook that includes…
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Convention 2024: Blue Jays group tickets now SOLD OUT!
Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers April 26 at 7 p.m. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way OPSEU/SEFPO group tickets (Sections 531 and 532) now SOLD OUT! Please visit BlueJays.com to purchase tickets.
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Convention resolution submission form 2024
Fillable PDF – to submit, please email completed PDF to resolutions@opseu.org Alternatively, you can submit resolutions using the online form below. Please note: only one resolution per form
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Constitutional amendment form 2024
Fillable PDF – to submit, please email completed PDF along with a copy of the required signed minutes to constitution@opseu.org Alternatively, you can submit constitutional amendments using the form below. Please note: only one amendment per form.
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Convention 2024 Reminder: Deadlines
As Convention approaches, we wanted to send out a reminder about various deadlines coming up: Nomination for Awards: Feb 13, 2024 Request for hotel, time off and childcare for Convention: March 8, 2024 Locals must hold their GMM for elections, and submit the Credentials Form to convention@opseu.org Access for these requests is through the Member…
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Expense guide – 2024 Convention
Downloadable PDF This year on-line registration is available through the Member Portal for all delegates, alternates and observers listed on the Local Credential Form submitted by the Local President. This will allow you to request a hotel room, childcare and/or a time-off letter without completing a form. Hotel Rooms The deadline for booking a hotel…
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Convention 2024 Guide
Convention 2024 Guide bilingual PDF The following provides you with information on 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 guidelines to be followed. NOTE: All elected delegates/alternates/observers must…