Tag: Member Education
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Region 2 leadership meeting
Region 2 is hosting its annual region 2 leadership day. Topics include: municipal or provincial political climate identifying current issues speaking with confidence local awareness For more information, please contact your regional office.
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Region 4 service area, New Steward – one day orientation
OPSEU regional offices in Kingston, Ottawa and Brockville will be hosting a one day new stewards orientation course on Saturday, March 24, 2018. This one-day course provides new 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…
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Sault Ste. Marie Political Action School for Region 6
The Sault Ste. Marie Regional Office will be hosting a Political Action School in April, 2018. Topics for Discussion: What do you know about the political climate in your municipality, in Ontario, in Canada? How do you identify the current issues in your community? Do you have the confidence to speak with someone about an…
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Region 6 – Timmins, Stewards 1- one day course
The Timmins regional office will be hosting a one day Stewards 1 course. Courses offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace The application deadline is Wednesday, February 28, 2018. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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Region 5 weekend educational
Region 5 will be hosting a weekend educational in March 2018. Courses offered: Women's educational – Poverty, Economics and Work Local Treasurer's Course Stewards 1 – Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 3 – Dealing with Discipline The application deadline is February 2, 2018. For additional information, please contact your regional office.
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Sault Ste. Marie service area one day educational
The Sault Ste. Marie service area will be hosting a one day Stewards 1 training session. Courses offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace The application deadline is February 2, 2018. For additional information, please contact your regional office.
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North Bay service area educational
The North Bay service area will be hosting a one day educational. Courses offered: Basic Grievance Handling – for union building Stewards 1 – making a difference in the workplace The application deadline is February 2, 2018. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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Region 1 – London weekend educational
The OPSEU London service area will be hosting a weekend educational on March 3 and 4, 2018. Courses offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Advancing Union Issues Through Labour Management Committees Women in Unions: Strengthening Leadership Dealing with Workplace Conflict Duty to Accommodate 2: Making Accommodation Work Workers Health and Safety Centre…
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Orientation for new local presidents
OPSEU is holding an orientation for new local presidents in March 2018. This three-day workshop will help local presidents navigate OPSEU’s organizational structure and learn what supports and resources are available from the union. Participants will strategize on building an involved membership through steward development and contract enforcement, with a focus on health and safety and…
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Local presidents attend training in Toronto
November saw two groups of OPSEU local presidents take part in orientation training in Toronto. The Membership Education Unit hosted the two three-day events, which gathered 40 local presidents to meet with OPSEU staff from various units who provided information as to how their units can support to local presidents in their union work. The presidents…
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Sudbury service area – Stewards 1 training session
The Sudbury service area will be hosting a one-day educational. Course offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace The application deadline is Janurary 4, 2018. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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OPSEU CAAT-Support Staff Scholarship Fund
The OPSEU CAAT-Support Division is pleased to once again offer the “OPSEU CAAT-Support Staff Marilou Martin Scholarship.” This is an annual scholarship given to a full-time student in one of the 24 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. This year, the Division will offer five (5) scholarships worth $1,200 each. Scholarship theme This year’s scholarship theme is “Strategies…
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Region 3 weekend educational
The region three service area will be hosting a weekend educational event. Courses Offered: Health and Safety: Level 1 The Indigenous Journey: Walking Together Local Treasurers Course Public Speaking: Finding Your Voice, Connecting With Your Audience The application deadline is Thursday, December 21, 2017. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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Region 2 service area weekend educational
Region 2 will be hosting a weekend educational. Courses offered: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building Building your Community through Political Action Challenging Bullying and Non-code Based Harassment in the Workplace Health and Safety: Level 1 Mental Health: Challenging the Stigma in the Workplace Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing…
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2018 Region 4 Leadership Conference
Region 4 will be hosting a leadership conference in the New Year. This leadership conference will focus on building your leadership skills, local representation abilities and preparing for participation at the next annual Convention and beyond. The application deadline is December 13, 2017. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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Region 5 weekend educational
Region 5 will be hosting a weekend educational. Courses offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building Building your Community through Political Action Dealing with Workplace Conflict Duty to Accommodate: A Tool for Inclusive Workplaces Health and Safety: Level Three…
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Timmins service area Stewards 1 training
The Timmins regional office will be hosting a one-day training session. Course offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace The application deadline is Friday, January 19, 2018. For more information, please contact your regional office.
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Local communicators get a boost from Editors’ Weekend
Almost 100 OPSEU activists from across Ontario gathered in downtown Toronto October 27-29 to learn the secrets of powerful communication.
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Region 2 equity conference
Region 2 presents OPSEU: Through the Looking Glass We would like to invite you to a wonderful day of equity, diversity and friendship. On Saturday, December 9 at the Hamilton Regional Office we are opening our doors for all to attend what promises to be a fun, enlightening and welcoming day for all. Don't know what "slam…