Tag: Ontario Tree Seed Plant
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Closing the Ontario Tree Seed Plant eliminates important environmental work
OPSEU leaders and concerned members across the province are disappointed by the Ford government’s decision to carry out the Liberal government’s plan to close the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. The final decision to close the plant was made by the new PC government in September 2018. Work has started on dismantling and selling off equipment…
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OPSEU members applaud Ontario PC government’s decision to review closure of seed plant
OPSEU Local 313 hosted a rally and family barbecue on July 21 in Angus in support of keeping the Ontario Tree Seed Plant open and public. CTV New Barrie was there to cover the event.
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OPSEU rallies to save the Ontario Tree Seed Plant
OPSEU Local 313 hosted a rally and family barbecue on Saturday in Angus to boost support for the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced last week it would review the previous Liberal government’s plan to close the facility this fall. OPSEU would like to thank everyone who came out…
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OPSEU applauds Tree Seed Plant review
Angus – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is expressing satisfaction with Natural Resources and Forestry Minister (MNRF) Jeff Yurek’s announcement that he will review the Liberal government’s decision to close the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. “This is encouraging news for the employees of Local 313, for the town of Angus and for the…
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Thomas to Minister: OPSEU looks forward to Tree Seed Plant review
In response to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Jeff Yurek’s welcome announcement that the Ministry will review the decision made by the previous government to close the Ontario Tree Seed Plant, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas sent the following letter to the Minister. (Click here to learn more about the highly-specialized and important work…
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About the Ontario Tree Seed Plant
In Angus, Ontario, there is a facility run by the Ontario Public Service called the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. This plant is a gem within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that many Ontarians may not know about – but we all benefit from it every day. A handful of highly-trained technicians and support…
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Ontario Tree Seed Plant Rally and Family BBQ
Love trees? Want to make sure our forests are protected and resilient for years to come? Bring the whole family and join OPSEU Local 313 on July 21 in Angus, Ontario for a family-friendly rally and free BBQ to celebrate – and save – the Ontario Tree Seed Plant! Rally: 11:00 a.m. outside the Ontario Tree…
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President Thomas to Minister: Save the Ontario Tree Seed Plant!
In Angus, Ontario, there is a facility run by the Ontario Public Service called the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. This plant is a gem within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that many Ontarians may not know about – but we all benefit from it every day. Click here to learn more about the…