Tag: Kids Matter
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OPSEU/SEFPO shines a light on the ‘forgotten front-line heroes in our schools’
In an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce, OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas calls Education Workers “the forgotten front-line heroes in our public school system.” “They say teachers are the heart of a school. Education Workers are the very soul,” Thomas writes. “With professionalism, passion, and patience, they serve as…
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OPSEU rakes in national communications awards
OPSEU’s star shone brightly at the Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM) awards ceremony, taking first place in nine categories – far more than any other union in Canada. The ceremony is the highlight of CALM’s annual conference, which took place in Quebec City from May 19 to 21. Four OPSEU locals were honoured in…
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Children and youth mental health workers celebrate resilience on Family Day
OPSEU children and youth mental health workers across the province are marking Family Day, February 16, with Family Week activities celebrating their work in helping to build resilient communities. OPSEU mental health professionals are dedicated to providing the highest level of service through publicly funded and delivered programs. The sector is facing uncertainty as members…