Tag: Member Education
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OPSEU animation videos for union work
The Training and Development Unit is excited to announce the launch of a new animated video series as part of our education materials for members. Covering a range of topics, and responding to the increasing need for easy and ready access to education, these video animations hit the mark. OPSEU is committed to providing education…
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Apply now for an OPSEU Scholarship!
The application deadline for the first two of OPSEU’s annual scholarships is fast approaching on June 15, 2015, so it’s time to get writing! Every year, OPSEU offers five scholarships to children and dependents of OPSEU members who are attending publicly-funded post-secondary education in the coming school year. Each scholarship has a different area of…
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Bailing out Everest College students the wrong place to invest: Thomas
The province’s decision to spend $7.6 million bailing out students affected by the closure of Everest College is undoubtedly welcome to the students, but it points to an underlying flaw in the government’s thinking, said Warren (Smokey) Thomas, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. “Ontario has an excellent tax-supported system of community colleges…
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Orientation for Local Presidents – May 2015
OPSEU will be holding two Orientations for Local Presidents in May 2015. This two-day workshop provides an orientation for OPSEU local presidents to their leadership roles within the union. Day one helps local presidents navigate OPSEU's organizational structure, systems and resources. Local presidents will also strategize on building an involved membership through steward development and…
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Video of the Second Annual Equity School Region 6
"This event built awareness of equity issues in the union, in the workplace and in our community. It was also about valuing and celebrating equity, and developing strategies for dealing with inequitable practices." (Jeff Arbus, OPSEU Region 6 Vice-President) {“fid”:”24703″,”view_mode”:”default”,”fields”:{“format”:”default”,”filename_field[en][0][value]”:”-dIX1pNYIgA”},”type”:”media”,”attributes”:{“alt”:”-dIX1pNYIgA”,”class”:”media-element file-default”}}
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Lack of funding has Ontario colleges in crisis: London CTV news
Watch CTV London news coverage on the crisis in post-secondary education. Including Warren (Smokey) Thomas and JP Hornick, College Faculty Division Chair, at a media conference at Queen's Park, it features the findings of a new OPSEU College Faculty report. Following a recommendation in OPSEU's report on Post-Secondary Education in Ontario, MPP Teresa Armstrong, NDP…
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New Report on Education in Ontario Colleges now online
The ground-breaking new report by OPSEU College Faculty is now available for download. Download the Full Report PDF
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Orientation for Local Presidents – October 2014
OPSEU will be holding two Orientations for Local Presidents in October 2014. This two-day workshop provides an orientation for OPSEU local presidents to their leadership roles within the union. Day one helps local presidents navigate OPSEU's organizational structure, systems and resources. Local presidents will also strategize on building an involved membership through steward development and…
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London and Sudbury post-secondary education town halls
Special town hall events in Sudbury and London will address key issues in post-secondary education at Ontario Colleges as outlined in a new report by OPSEU. Education workers, students, parents and community allies are invited to attend this important discussion of the long-term effects of chronic underfunding, privatization, under-staffing and increased student tuition and debt…
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Region 7: Train the Trainer 1 – May 2014
Are you in Region 7 and ready to learn new facilitation skills? Are you committed to using labour education as part of your work as an OPSEU activist? Train the Trainer 1 is taking place in Region 7. (Applications are now closed.)
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Region 6 – Train the Trainer 1
Are you in Region 6 and ready to learn new facilitation skills? Are you committed to using labour education as part of your work as an OPSEU activist? Train the Trainer 1 is taking place in Region 6. (Applications are now closed.)
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Region 5 Weekend Educational – June 14-15, 2014
Courses offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Health and Safety: Level 1 Advanced Grievance Handling for Union Building Challenging Discrimination in Everyday Union Work Duty to Accommodate: A Tool for Inclusive Workplaces Building your Community through Political Action Check the Regional Education Course Schedule…
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Region 4 Educational Weekend – May 31-June 1, 2014
Courses offered: Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement (English) Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement (French) LEC Leadership & Team Development Public Speaking: Finding your Voice and Connecting with your Audience Dealing with Workplace Conflict Mental Health: Challenging the Stigma in the Workplace Check the Regional Educational Course Schedule page for…
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Hamilton: Local Treasurers Course – September 17, 2014
Contact the Hamilton Regional Office for application information.
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Region 2 Weekend Educational – November 8-9, 2014
Courses offered: Duty to Accommodate 2: Making Accommodation Work Health & Safety: Level Two Follow the Money: A First Course in Public Economics Social Media for Union Activists Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement See Regional Educational Course Schedule page for application information.
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Region 2 Weekend Educational – May 24-25, 2014
Courses offered: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building BPS Benefits and Appeals: Helping Members Navigate through the Fine Print Speak Up and Organize: Challenging Bullying and Non-Code–Based Harassment in the Workplace Local NEWsletters Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Union Strategies for Attendance Management Programs Please see Regional Education Course Schedule for application…
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Region 1 Educational Weekend – June 7-8, 2014
Courses offered: Union Skills for Workplace Investigations Women in Unions: Strengthening Leadership A Union Approach to the Employment Standards Act Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Advanced Grievance Handling for Union Building Speak Up and Organize: Challenging Bullying and Non-Code-Based Harassment in the Workplace See Regional Educational Course Schedule page for application information.
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Building Local Capacity Project
What is the Building Local Capacity Project? Building Local Capacity (BLC) was a project started by the Executive board of OPSEU in 2007. The project developed materials and tools specifically for locals, to help them strengthen their capacity in such areas as: LEC leadership and skill development Encouraging diverse member participation in the local Building…