Tag: Member Education
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OPSEU/SEFPO CORW Kiddies Carnival Costume Launch!
OPSEU/SEFPO CORW Kiddies Carnival Costume Launch! You’re invited to join the Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) at the Saldenah Carnival Mas Camp on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Come and check out CoRW’s Kiddie’s section for Junior carnival on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Time: 12PM – 4PM * Costume presentation at 2PM Location: Saldenah Mas Camp…
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Orientation for Local Presidents – July 11, 12, 13
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 resources. Location OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON, M3B 3P8 Contact Information For more information, please email presidentsorientation@opseu.org. Dates and Times Tuesday, July…
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Region 7 2023 Dryden Educational July 8 and 9, 2023
The following courses are being offered: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building This course is designed to examine the grievance process from a workplace organizing perspective. Grievances are opportunities to build the union. This hands-on course helps members analyze situations to decide whether a grievance is the best approach. They will learn about different types…
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Region 1 Virtual Educational – June 5, 13, 19
Application Deadline: Monday, May 29 – email this application to Lisa Baker, Regional Secretary lbaker@opseu.org Course Selections Course Confirmations will be sent on Monday, May 29 along with a ZOOM link. Electronic Course Materials will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the course start date. Each of the courses will be held virtually…
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Region 2 – Spring Educational, June 3-4
Dates: June 3 & 4, 2023 Saturday – 9:30 – 4:30 Sunday – 9:30 – 12:30 Location: Hilton Meadowvale Mississauga, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L3 Hotel Accommodation link: https://book.passkey.com/go/OPSEUSEFPORegion2 Registration Deadline: May 15, 2023, 4:00 p.m. What You Need To Do Complete the necessary forms and email: gmerritt@opseu.org Application Link – Spring Education…
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Applications open for Region 7 Dryden Educational, July 8 and 9
The Dryden Regional Office will be hosting an Educational on July 8 and 9. The application deadline (more info on applying) is Friday, May 5. Courses The following courses are being offered: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building This course is designed to examine the grievance process from a workplace organizing perspective. Grievances are opportunities…
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Congratulations to our newly certified OPSEU/SEFPO Trainers!
Welcome to our newly trained activists from across regions 3, 4 and 6 who participated in our recent Train the Trainer event in Ottawa. The training included adult education theory and techniques, and gave participants an opportunity to practice and hone their facilitation skills as labour educators and activists. Throughout the session there were comments…
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Region 4 Weekend Educational: June 10 and 11, 2023
A Region 4 Weekend Educational is taking place on June 10 and 11, 2023, at the Four Points by Sheraton Kingston, 285 King St. E, Kingston, ON K7L 3B1 The courses being offered are: 1. Stewards 2: Facing the Employer and Building Member Involvement 2. Stewards 3: Dealing with Discipline 3. Indigenous Journey Part 2…
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Region 6 Educational Local Treasurers Course – June 3, 4
Fillable PDF application form Saturday June 3 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday June 4 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre, 700 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 2G4 Course Description: This course is aimed at Local Treasurers and Trustees who are either NEW to the role…
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Region 5 Weekend Educational May 6-7, in-person and online
PDF version The Region 5 Education Committee is pleased to offer a May 6-7 educational opportunity with both online and in-person options: In-Person courses (Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel): Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Stewards 2: Facing the Employer and Building Member Involvement Local Treasurers Course Women in Unions Getting Involved…
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Apply now for Region 3 Educational, June 3 and 4
Applications are now open for Region 3 educational courses taking place on June 3 and 4 at the Fern Resort in Ramara. The application deadline is Thursday, April 6 at 4:30pm EST. You can apply by emailing this fillable PDF to region3@opseu.org Courses The follow four courses will offered on June 3 from 9 am…
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Region 3 Educational – June 3, 4
Applications are now open for Region 3 educational courses taking place on June 3 and 4 at the Fern Resort in Ramara. The application deadline is Thursday, April 6 at 4:30pm EST. You can apply by emailing this fillable PDF to region3@opseu.org Courses The follow four courses will offered on June 3 from 9 am…
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Oshawa New Stewards Orientation – May 6
A full-day Stewards course will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9 am to 3:30pm at the Oshawa Membership Centre, 500 King St. W, #6, in Oshawa. Participants can attend in-person or virtually. This one-day course provides new stewards with the tools to create a profile of the diverse members the steward represents,…
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Curt Bishop Scholarship 2024
Application deadline: July 31, 2024. OPSEU/SEFPO offers an annual scholarship of $1,000 in memory of Curt Bishop, a long-time union health and safety activist who passed away on June 30, 2008. As a member of the Corrections Division, Local 678 (Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre), Curt understood that improvements in workplace health and safety come…
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Equity Train the Trainer – Session 2 Participants
Dear Train the Trainer (Session 2) participants: This is to advise you that the Train the Trainer for Equity Reps has been scheduled. Date: Monday, February 27, 2023 1:00pm – 5:00pm Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday, March 2, 2023 9:00am –…
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Equity Development Training (EDT) Week (March 27 – 31, 2023)
Dear Equity Committee and Caucus delegates and alternates: This is to advise you that the Equity Development Training (EDT) has been scheduled. Dates: March 27 – 30, 2023 9:00 am – 4:30pm March 31, 2023 9:00am -12:00pm Event Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Membership Centre 155 Lesmill Rd, North York, ON M3B 2T8 Hotel: Pan Pacific Hotel 900…
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Region 7 – Thunder Bay Educational March 25 & 26, 2023 (In-Person)
March 25 (8:30 am – 5 pm) and March 26 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm), 2023 at the Victoria Inn in Thunder Bay. Completed application forms must include the signed recommendation or an approval email from a Local Executive Officer and be received by the Thunder Bay Regional Office no later than Monday, February 6,…
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College Faculty Grievance Educational
The College Faculty Divisional Executive are pleased to announce a two-day hybrid training session for interested Stewards who would like to learn about grievances. The Grievance Educational will be held on the following dates: Saturday, January 28, 2023 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, January 29, 2023 9:00 am – 1:00 pm This training is…
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Region 5 Weekend Educational February 25-26, 2023, In-Person & Online options
In-person & Online (via Zoom) R5 Weekend Educational Location: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St West, Toronto ON, M5H 2M9 Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2023 – 9:00AM to 5:00PM Sunday, February 26, 2023 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM (approx.) Deadline for applications: February 1, 2023 at 4PM – Late applications may not be acknowledged. Childcare: Childcare will…
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Facilitation Guidelines for Hybrid Meetings
The following new resource provides guidelines for facilitating hybrid meetings and training events. It was prepared by the Education and Organizing Unit, OPSEU/SEFPO Political Action and Education Division. Download the Facilitation Guidelines for Hybrid Meetings Introduction When a meeting is hybrid, it creates opportunities for accommodation of disabilities, provides options for participants with different schedules,…