Tag: Convention
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OPSEU Convention 2019 Minutes May 23 – 25, 2019
Bilingual PDF Minutes of the OPSEU Convention 2019 May 23 – 25, 2019 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Thursday, May 23rd – Morning Session “We Are OPSEU” video played President Smokey Thomas and First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo Almeida were introduced to Convention. President Thomas, called the Convention to order at 9:15 a.m. The President welcomed all…
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Ontario Federation of Labour Conference 2019
The Ontario Federation of Labour holds its biennial conference on November 25-29, 2019. Information regarding this conference will be posted shortly.
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Convention 2019 Silent Auction Winners
We would like to thank everyone for participating in the Silent Auction during Convention 2019! The winners are: 1st Prize Winner – T.V. Mr. Manny Feijo – Local 502 2nd Prize Winner – Raptors and Leaf tickets – Ms. Judith Gough – Local 613 3rd Prize Winner – $500.00 Gift Cards to the Keg –…
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OPSEU Convention 2019: 13-year-old wows crowd with inspiring speech on importance of autism services
Each year at Convention, OPSEU delegates, alternates and observers take part in our union’s rich culture of democracy; debating and voting on important union policy. Each year, OPSEU members eagerly anticipate presentations by leaders from our communities, union, our province and country and other renowned activists from around the world. But this year, it came…
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That’s a wrap on OPSEU Convention 2019!
Thank you to all delegates, alternates and observers for making OPSEU Convention 2019 the biggest and best yet. Your ongoing dedication and activism are truly inspiring! Some highlights: On Thursday, Andrea Horwath – leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition – kicked off the day with opening remarks where she reminded members that, “this province belongs to…
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Thomas elected to record seventh term as OPSEU President
Toronto – Warren (Smokey) Thomas has been re-elected as President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) for a record seventh consecutive two-year term. He was first elected to the position in 2007. Thomas defeated Sara Labelle, an OPSEU Regional Vice-President. Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida was also acclaimed for his record fifth two-year term as…
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2019 OPSEU Convention Forms and Documents
Event Date Thursday, May 23, 2019 – 9:00am to Saturday, May 25, 2019 – 12:00pm OPSEU’s annual Convention will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25, 2019. Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President of OPSEU, will issue the official call in January 2019. Convention is the union’s highest-ranking…
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Your OPSEU budget questions answered here!
OPSEU’s budget is the fuel that feeds the union’s motor. No matter how motivated our activists, if there’s no gas in the tank, we won’t get very far. That’s why presenting and understanding the budget is one of the key activities of every Convention. The budget is a tangible expression of what OPSEU values most:…
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Prepare for Convention with the New Delegates’ Seminar
Does your knowledge of the rules of order come from watching Law and Order? Do you start to sweat at the thought of addressing hundreds of delegates? Is this your first time attending Convention? Then this seminar is made for you! As the highest-ranking authority in OPSEU, Convention relies on excellent communication and a free…
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Convention 2019: Don’t miss the Silent Auction and raffle tickets!
Visit the Silent Auction at the 2019 Convention to bid on an array of irresistible merchandise! You can also pick up a few raffle tickets while you’re there – the more you buy the greater your chance of winning big! All money raised from the Silent Auction and raffle tickets will be donated to the Live…
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Toronto Blue Jays Group Ticket Offer
Come out to the ballpark and support the OPSEU Live & Let Live Fund Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays May 22, 2019 – 7:07 PM Tickets are $50 each. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to OPSEU’s Live & Let Live Fund. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact OPSEU…
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2019 OPSEU’s Got Talent contest
Everyone’s got talent. OPSEU just happens to have a lot of it. We know it, you know it, and every year at Convention, we like to flaunt it! This contest is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated events at Convention, drawing a big, enthusiastic crowd to see some big, engaging talent. There’s oodles…
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2019 OPSEU’s Got Talent
The 2019 OPSEU’s Got Talent will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. in the John Basset Theatre at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as part of OPSEU Convention 2019. Submit your act by April 5, 2019, to OpseusGotTalent@opseu.org. Click here to download the poster and contest rules.
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Local presidents’ Convention planning checklist, 2019
The Convention Planning Committee requests that all local presidents download the bilingual Local presidents’ planning checklist to ensure they have accomplished all necessary tasks so they, their alternates and delegates have a successful Convention 2019. Any members planning to attend should also download the checklist to ensure their local presidents have taken all the required…