Tag: Member Education
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Roberts Rules – Myths about Parliamentary Procedure
Bilingual PDF The myth: The mover of a motion owns it forever. The truth: The maker of a motion stops owning it once debate on it begins. From then on, the group owns it, and the mover no longer has the right to unilaterally withdraw or amend the motion. The myth: A person must support…
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Roberts Rules of Order Definitions
Bilingual PDF Point of Privilege: Pertains to noise, personal comfort, etc. – may interrupt only if necessary! Parliamentary Inquiry: Inquire as to the correct motion – to accomplish a desired result, or raise a point of order Point of Information: Generally applies to information desired from the speaker: “I should like to ask the (speaker)…
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Region 3 Educational – May 14 & May 15, 2022
OPSEU/SEFPO Region 3, is offering the following Educational: Dealing with Workplace Conflict Every day, in our lives, we have to deal with situations of conflict. It may be with our family, our work colleagues, our friends, our peers, or our supervisors. In this 1 ½ day course we will define and analyse conflict and look…
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Region 1 Virtual Educational – March 22, March 23 and March 24, 2022
OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 is offering a Virtual Educational, via Zoom: Interpreting Your Collective Agreement 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday March 22, 2022 Wednesday March 23, 2022 Thursday March 24, 2022 Stewards 2 – Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday March 22, 2022 Wednesday March 23, 2022 Thursday March…
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Region 1 – Weekend Virtual Educational – March 12 and March 13, 2022
OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 is offering a Virtual Weekend Educational, via Zoom on: Saturday, March 12, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022 – 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. The following courses are being offered: Basic Grievance Handling This course is designed to examine the grievance process from a workplace organizing perspective.…
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Short Member Education Courses (30 minutes to 3 hours)
Locals often run short courses at noon hours, at meetings or special events to ensure wide access of education to members. These programs are taught at the Local level by members and by staff, usually in consultation with the Local Executive Committee. The OPSEU/SEFPO Education Unit is in the process of updating materials, and creating…
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Region 3 – Steward Orientation – Online Course
Region 3 is offering the Steward Orientation – Online training, via Zoom. This course is designed to introduce all-new Stewards to the function and responsibility of the position. This course is open to any member who is currently a Steward or who thinks they may be interested in becoming a steward. If you have previously…
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Region 3 – Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Course – March 10 and March 11, 2022
Region 3 is offering a Virtual Educational on Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11, 2022. Thursday March 10, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday March 11, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dismantling Anti-Black Racism (DABR) The 1.5-day Dismantling Anti-Black Racism course will raise awareness, provide a better understanding, and include…
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Region 6 Stewards 1 Virtual Educational – February 22 and 23, 2022
Stewards 1 Attached is the registration package for the upcoming Region 6 Stewards Orientation course being held virtually via Zoom on February 22 and 23, 2022. Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace This updated version (March 2015) of Stewards 1 includes a more detailed description and history of OPSEU’s equity-seeking groups. The course…
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Scholarship winner, Sara Churchill, pursuing degree in Health Sciences
We have received the following letter from Sara Churchill, dependent of Teresa Churchill, Local 605, and one of the ten winners of the 2021 OPSEU/SEFPO Global Solidarity Scholarships. May she have every success with her studies at Western University! Please visit www.opseu.org/scholarships for details of our many scholarship opportunities for OPSEU/SEFPO members and their dependents.…
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Region 2 – Virtual Leadership Day – February 25, 2022
The Region 2 Executive Board Members would like to invite you to attend the Region 2 Leadership Day scheduled for Friday, February 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. One member from each bargaining unit is invited to attend this event. The application deadline has been set for February 11, 2022. For more information, please…
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Region 2 – Weekend Virtual Educational – February 26 and 27, 2022
Region 2 is offering a Virtual Weekend Educational as follows: Saturday, February 26, 2022 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2022 – 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. The following courses are being offered: Advanced Grievance Handling for Union Building Does your local have a grievance committee? Can your experience in handling a…
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Region 7 (Dryden) Virtual Educational
Region 7 will be hosting a Virtual Educational on March 2 and March 3, 2022. The courses will run: March 2, 2022: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 5:00 p.m. March 3, 2022: 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m. The following courses are being offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace…
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Orientation for Local Presidents – Save the Date – May 2022
Details to follow on the OPSEU/SEFPO website at: https://opseu.org/member-education Location To be Determined. If it is a Virtual training, a Zoom link will be sent to all the attendees upon confirmation. Overview This three day workshop will give local presidents the skills and tools they need to fulfill their leadership role within the union and…
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Congratulations to 2021 OPSEU/SEFPO Scholarship recipients!
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 OPSEU/SEFPO Scholarships! Every year, dependents of OPSEU/SEFPO members are invited to submit an application for a scholarship to help with the costs of their post-secondary education. Each scholarship is awarded based on a particular specialization, such as social justice, labour relations, social services, or community organizing, to name…
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OPSEU/SEFPO welcomes newest Local Presidents at virtual orientation
In November 2021, OPSEU/SEFPO’s Member Education Unit held two consecutive virtual sessions of the Local Presidents Orientation (LPO). More than twenty local presidents, from all across Ontario and representing all seven regions, participated. OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas greeted the local presidents with welcoming remarks at the beginning of each session. He thanked them for…
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Region 1 – Equity Conference – Zoom Virtual
Region 1 Equity Conference – Saturday, November 27, 2021 – ZOOM Virtual OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 is holding an Equity Conference – Recovery & Healing Through Reconciliation – via Zoom on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Date and Time: Saturday, November 27, 2021 – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Application Deadline: Friday, November 19, 2021 @4:30pm Location:…
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Region 6 Virtual Educational – December 15 and December 16, 2021
Region 6 is offering a Virtual Educational: Advanced Grievance Handling for Union Building Prerequisite: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building This follow-up to Basic Grievance Handling focuses on augmenting skills from Basic Grievance Handling. This follow-up to Basic Grievance Handling focuses on augmenting skills from Basic Grievance Handling. Participants will learn how to establish a…
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Region 6 Virtual Educational – December 11 and December 12, 2021
Region 6 is offering a Virtual Educational: Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Prerequisite: Stewards 1 This revised follow-up to Stewards 1 focuses on investigating and writing a grievance, facing management, and involving members in worksite action. Participants will use their own collective agreements to identify grievances. They will become immersed in an…
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Region 2 – Weekend Virtual Educational – November 20 and November 21, 2021
Region 2 is offering a Virtual Weekend Educational as follows: Saturday, November 20, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, November 21, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Courses offered: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building This course is designed to examine the grievance process from a workplace organizing perspective. Grievances are opportunities…