Tag: Convention
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Convention parking passes for attendees
PDF The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is now accepting Parking pass orders for the OPSEU/SEFPO Annual Convention 2022! Order Online! Simply use this specialized link to order now: www.mtccc.com/OPSEU2022 Online ordering is available until Thursday, April 7, 2022 at midnight. Save Money! Discounted rates are available until April 7, 2022 on passes purchased for 2…
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Convention 2022
Convention is the union’s highest ranking authority, where delegates debate and vote on policy and constitutional motions. Convention will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (North Building) and commence at 9 am on Wed., April 6 and adjourn at noon on Sat., April 9, 2022. Regional meetings will be held in each Region…
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Convention 2022: Guide to Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments
PDF version here Deadline: Friday, February 18, 2022 What are resolutions? They are motions or proposals submitted to the Convention, urging a policy or a course of action that will guide the union in the coming months or years. Only locals, ministry or sector divisional meetings, area councils, the Executive Board, the Provincial Women’s Committee,…
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Convention 2022 Expense Guide
PDF version here 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, child care and/or a time-off letter without completing a form. Accommodation The Conference and Travel Unit…
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Convention 2022 Format Guide
PDF version here To: All local presidents Re: Convention format As you know, the president of each local is automatically the first delegate to Convention. I would like to provide 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…
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OPSEU/SEFPO Leadership Message 2021
On December 7, 2020, with the health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, OPSEU/SEFPO’s Executive Board made the decision to postpone Convention 2021. The Convention Planning Committee has arranged to engage with all OPSEU/SEFPO members by distributing this leadership message which includes central and regional updates. “We want to thank each and every member…
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OPSEU/SEFPO among growing number of unions postponing elections
OPSEU/SEFPO is far from the only Canadian union to postpone elections and extend leaders’ terms, says National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) President Larry Brown. In an email to OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas, Brown says that the Canadian Labour Congress, BCGEU, SGEU, and MGEU are among the growing number of unions to…
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Board votes to extend leaders’ terms by an additional year
The health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic were a major factor in a decision by OPSEU/SEFPO’s Executive Board to extend the terms of everyone democratically elected during the 2019 Regional Meetings. President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says the decision was not made lightly. “The democratic right of the members to decide will always be a…
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Local presidents’ checklist for Convention 2021
Believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about, and planning for, Convention 2021, scheduled to take place April 22-24. To help you with your preparations, the Convention Planning Committee has created a bilingual local presidents’ planning checklist with all the necessary tasks that you, your alternates and delegates need to carry out.…
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‘Virtual’ Convention speeches from OPSEU’s 7 RVPs
Today, May 23, would have been the final day of OPSEU Convention 2020. On April 6, OPSEU’s Executive Board made the difficult decision to postpone because of the pandemic. As part of an effort to fulfill obligations to provide open and transparent reporting of OPSEU business, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy)…
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The State of the Union
OPSEU’s “virtual” Convention video On April 6, OPSEU’s Executive Board made the difficult decision to postpone Convention 2020. While Convention is the union’s highest decision-making body, the dangers of COVID-19 remain too great for face-to-face meetings. As part of an effort to fulfil obligations to provide open and transparent reporting of OPSEU business, President Warren…
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Staying connected while staying apart; Convention 2020
As always we wish each of you safety and good health. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. And if we were on schedule, we’d all be coming together this week for our annual Convention. The slogan for Convention 2020 was to be OPSEU: Then. Now. Always. It was to mark all of our…
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Cancellation of OPSEU’s May 2020 Annual Convention
Due to the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, on April 6th OPSEU’s Executive Board voted to cancel plans to hold the union’s annual convention scheduled for May 21st. The Executive Board made the tough decision due to the state of emergency declared by the City of Toronto that cancelled all large events, non-essential services…
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OPSEU Annual Convention on Hold Due to State of Emergency
Today, Premier Doug Ford declared a State of Emergency in Ontario, prohibiting gatherings of over 50 people. These are unprecedented times and we commend the Premier and his government for taking this important measure in the hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. It is a necessary action to protect the people of Ontario and…
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OPSEU Convention 2020
OPSEU’s annual Convention will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Thursday, May 21 to Saturday, May 23, 2020. Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President of OPSEU, will issue the official call in January 2020. Convention is the union’s highest-ranking authority, where delegates debate and vote on policy and constitutional motions. Awards, presentations and guest…
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Local presidents: Download your Convention 2020 planning checklist!
It may be hard to believe, but it’s almost 2020 – and Convention is right around the corner. It will take place May 21-23. Now is the time for local presidents to begin careful planning for Convention 2020. To help you in that respect, the Convention Planning Committee has created a bilingual local presidents’ planning…