Tag: Member Education
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Region 6 Virtual Educational – Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2021
Region 6 is offering a Virtual Educational as follows: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Tuesday, November 30, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This updated version (March 2015) of Stewards 1 includes a more detailed description and history of OPSEU/SEFPO’s equity-seeking…
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2021 NUPGE scholarship winners include child of OPSEU/SEFPO member
A child of an OPSEU/SEFPO member has earned one of the many scholarships offered every year to the children of members of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE). OPSEU/SEFPO is a component of NUPGE. Kerry Yan, the child of OPSEU/SEFPO member Chester Yan, is a full-time student at Western, and earned NUPGE’s…
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Region 5 – New Activists/New Stewards Orientation
Region 5 (Toronto Regional Office), will be hosting a Virtual Educational in December 2021. This 6-hour course provides new activists and stewards with the tools to create a profile of the diverse members the steward represents, and an understanding of the questions to pursue after the course. Participants will receive a basic orientation to the…
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Orientation for New Local Presidents – Session 2
OPSEU/SEFPO is holding an Orientation for New Local Presidents – Online training for November 2021. Please note that this training is available to those who have not taken the orientation before. Note: Application deadline is extended to Monday October 25, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m. Dates and Times (Session 2): Tuesday, November 23, 2021 – 9:00…
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Orientation for New Local Presidents – Session 1
OPSEU/SEFPO is holding an Orientation for New Local Presidents – Online training for November 2021. Please note that this training is available to those who have not taken the orientation before. Note: Application deadline is extended to Monday October 25, 2021, @ 4:00 pm Dates and Times (Session 1): Tuesday, November 16, 2021 – 9:00…
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Resources for Local Treasurers
Orientation Download the following presentations to get started as a Local Treasurer: Local Treasurers: Getting Started Local Treasurers: Roles and Responsibilities Local Treasurers: Trustee Audit Reports (TARs) Local Treasurers: Local Budget Local Treasurers: Local Audit Local Treasurers: Local Funds Toolkit Local Treasurers Toolkit Local Finances Guidelines for OPSEU/SEFPO dues calculation Local Executive Committee Contact Information…
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Region 1 – Virtual Weekend Educational
Region 1 will be hosting a Virtual Weekend Educational on September 25 – September 26, 2021. The weekend Educational will run: Saturday September 25, 2021: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday September 26, 2021: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Note: Stewards 1 (Stewards Orientation) is a one-day course: Saturday September 25, 2021: 9:00 a.m.…
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Region 7 (Dryden) Virtual Educational
Region 7 will be hosting a Virtual Educational on October 14 and October 15, 2021. The courses will run: October 14, 2021: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. October 15, 2021: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The following courses are being offered: Basic Grievance Handling This course is designed to…
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Orientation for Local Presidents – Save the Date – November 2021
Details to follow on the OPSEU/SEFPO website at: https://opseu.org/member-education Location Virtual – facilitated via Zoom A-Zoom link will be sent to all the attendees Overview This three day workshop will give local presidents the skills and tools they need to fulfill their leadership role within the union and navigate OPSEU/SEFPO’s organizational structure, systems, supports and…
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Region 5 – New Activists/New Stewards Orientation
Region 5 (Toronto) will be hosting a Virtual Educational in September 2021. This 6-hour course provides new activists and stewards with the tools to create a profile of the diverse members the steward represents, and an understanding of the questions to pursue after the course. Participants will receive a basic orientation to the role of…
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OPSEU/SEFPO Member Education Unit launches inaugural online Local Presidents Orientation
Some 40 new OPSEU/SEFPO Local Presidents had a chance last month to learn how their union works and got plenty of tips on how to fulfill their roles. OPSEU/SEFPO’s Member Education Unit held two inaugural sessions of the online Local Presidents Orientation (LPO). Guest speakers from OPSEU/SEFPO staff shared their expertise and engaged the Local…
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OPSEU/SEFPO scholarships – apply now!
Are you an OPSEU/SEFPO member in good standing? Do you have a dependant enrolled at a Canadian university, college or publicly funded, publicly run postsecondary institution in Ontario for the 2021-22 fall/winter term? There are a host of scholarships available to you and your dependants. Download the application forms and to see a full description,…
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The Larry Cripps Scholarship Fund
Application deadline extended to July 30, 2021. The OPSEU/SEFPO Executive board unanimously approved an annual bursary/scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded in the memory of Brother Larry Cripps, a Correctional Officer and longtime union activist who died in 2004. Who can apply: This scholarship is open to dependents of OPSEU/SEFPO members in good standing who…
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OPSEU Global Solidarity Scholarship
Application deadline extended to July 30, 2021. OPSEU/SEFPO offers ten scholarships annually of $1,000 each to support our goals of social justice and global solidarity. OPSEU/SEFPO has made the fight against HIV/AIDS a top priority in our work towards a healthier international community by adopting the Live and Let Live Fund as part of our…
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Region 7 (Dryden) – Virtual Educational
Region 7 will be hosting a Virtual Educational, via Zoom, on July 14 and 15, 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants. Course offered: Stewards 2 – (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.…
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Region 1 – Weekend Educational – Session 2 June and July 2021
OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 (Windsor) is holding a Weekend Educational, via Zoom, in June and July 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants. Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choices: New Activists/Steward Orientation (1-Day Course) Saturday, June 26, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Basic Grievance Handling Saturday, June 26, 2021…
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Region 1 – Weekend Educational – Session 1 June and July 2021
OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 (Windsor) is holding a Weekend Educational, via Zoom, in June and July 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants. Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choices: New Activists/Steward Orientation (1-Day Course) Saturday, June 26, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Basic Grievance Handling Saturday, June 26, 2021…
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Region 1 – WHSC Weekend Educational – Session 2 – June 2021
OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 (Windsor) is holding a Workers Health and Safety Course (WHSC) and Weekend Educational via Zoom in June 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to all participants. The Workers Health and Safety Course (9 Modules) will be taught over two weekends for a total of 30 hours and will cover the following…
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Region 1 – WHSC Weekend Educational – Session 1 – June 2021
OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 (Windsor) is holding a Workers Health and Safety Committee (WHSC) Course & Weekend Educational via Zoom in June 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to all participants. The Worker’s Health & Safety Course (9 Modules) will be taught over two weekends for a total of 30 hours and will cover the…
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Sector 3 Boards of Education – Political Action Training
We are excited to invite you to two days of virtual Political Action Training! Please use the Member Portal to register online. Virtual Training: via Zoom Meeting Room: A-Zoom link and materials will be sent to all registered participants. Dates and times: Monday, May 31, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021…