Tag: Member Education
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Region 1 – London weekend educational
The London Regional Office will be hosting a weekend educational event in October, 2018. Courses Offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 3: Dealing with Discipline Social Media for Union Activists Building your Community through Political Action Human Rights, Union Rights and Global Solidarity Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) Health and…
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Region 5 weekend educational
Region 5 will be hosting a weekend education in September, 2018. Courses offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Health and Safety: Level Two Indigenous Journey Part 2 Advanced Grievance Handling for Union Building Union Skills for Workplace Investigations Follow the Money: A First Course…
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2018 Membership Development Trainee Program
During Convention 2017, OPSEU’S Executive Board approved the rollout of the Membership Development Trainee (MDT) program. The initiative was a resounding success, with more than 150 applications received from across the union. Nine highly qualified and motivated finalists were selected, seven of whom worked as staff representatives, while two were assigned to Organizing. In light…
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Regions Three, Five and Six, Train the Trainer
Regions Three, Five and Six will be hosting a joint Train the Trainer session in September, 2018. OPSEU’s Train the Trainer: Focus on Facilitation Skills introduces participants to the theory and practice of activist education with a focus on effective facilitation and co-facilitation and the delivery of OPSEU courses. Region Three Please complete the application package and…
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Region 3, Orillia – Stewards 2 Course
The Orillia Regional Office will be hosting a Stewards 2 course in September, 2018. The application deadline is Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Submissions can be sent via fax (705) 325-0821 or by email to nbayliss@opseu.org.
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Students! Apply now for NUPGE scholarships
The following $1,500 scholarships, offered by the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), are available to students who are the children or grandchildren, including foster children and grandchildren, of current and retired NUPGE members. This includes all OPSEU current and retired members. The last day to submit applications is July 6, 2018. Don’t…
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Region 7 – Train the Trainer 1
Focus on your facilitation skills at Train the Trainer 1 – October 1-4, 2018 Day 1 Monday October 1 – 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Day 2 Tuesday October 2 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day 3 Wednesday October 3 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day 4 Thursday October 4 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.…
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Region 3 Equity Conference ‘Rising from the ashes of violence’
Apply to Attend Region 3 Equity Conference “Rising from the ashes of violence: a conversation with women for women” All OPSEU members in Region 3 can apply to attend the Equity Conference on September 14-16, 2018 at the Fern Resort in Ramara, ON. Men who oppose sexism are invited to eavesdrop on this intimate, yet…
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Region 3 Equity Conference
“Rising from the ashes of violence: a conversation with women for women” All OPSEU members in Region 3 can apply to attend the Equity Conference on September 14-16, 2018 at the Fern Resort in Ramara, ON. Men who oppose sexism are invited to eavesdrop on this intimate, yet political conversation about how women and girls…
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Region 3 – Orillia local educational event
The Orillia regional office will be hosting a local educational event in June, 2018. The course offered at this two day, weekend educational will be Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace. The application deadline is May 25, 2018. For additional details, please contact your regional office.
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Sudbury – one day service area school
The Sudbury Regional Office will be hosting a one day service area school in May, 2018. The course being offered is Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace. This session will be held in the Membership Hall on Newgate Avenue in Sudbury. The application deadline is April 27, 2018. For additional information, please contact…
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Region 1, Windsor – weekend education event
The Windsor Regional Office will be hosting a weekend educational in June, 2018. Courses offered: Let’s Start Meeting Like This! Running Meetings that Build the Union Health and Safety Level 1 – Staying Alive, It’s the Law, Worker Representative Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Public Speaking: Finding Your Voice, Connecting with Your…
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Region 2 – Local Treasurer’s Course
The Guelph Regional Office will be hosting a Local Treasurer’s Course on May 16, 2018. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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Region 3 weekend educational event
Region 3 will be hosting a weekend educational event in June, 2018. Courses Offered: Health and Safety: Level 2 Duty to Accommodate: A Tool for Inclusive Workplaces Social Media for Union Activists Women in Unions: Strengthening Leadership The application deadline is May 4, 2018. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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OPSEU College Support Staff Marilou Martin Scholarship Fall 2018
OPSEU College Support Staff workers are once again offering the “OPSEU College Support Staff Marilou Martin Scholarship.” This scholarship is offered to full-time students enrolled at any of the 24 Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology (CAAT) in Ontario. Support Staff local unions across the province fundraise to offer these scholarships to the students we proudly…
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Region 5 weekend educational event
The Toronto Regional Office will be hosting a weekend educational event in June, 2018. Courses Offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building Health and Safety: Level One Duty to Accommodate 2: Making Accommodation Work Labour History: Strategies for Today…
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Sault Ste. Marie, Health and Safety Level One Training
The Sault Ste. Marie Regional Office will be hosting a Health and Safety Training event in May, 2018. Health & Safety Level One This course is designed for members and stewards who want to become more involved in health and safety activities in their workplace. There is a strong focus on health and safety legislation…
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Region 7 – Dryden, educational event
The Dryden Regional Office will be hosting a weekend educational event in June, 2018. The following courses are being offered: Challenging Bullying and Non-Code-Based Harassment in the Workplace Duty to Accommodate: A Tool for Inclusive Workplaces Health and Safety: Level One Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 3: Dealing with Discipline The…
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Region 4 weekend educational event
The Brockville Regional Office will be hosting a weekend educational event in May, 2018. Courses offered: L’essentiel du traitement des griefs – Bâtir ensemble notre syndicat Challenging Discrimination in Everyday Union Work BPS Benefits & Appeals Stewards 2 Health and Safety: Level Two The application deadline is Monday, April 2, 2018. For more information, please…
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Region 2 weekend educational event
The Hamilton Regional Office will be hosting a weekend educational in April, 2018. Courses offered: Advancing Union Issues through Labour Management Committees Advanced Grievance Handling for Union Building Reducing the Gap: The Importance of Pay Equity in Union Work Health and Safety: Level Two Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing…