Tag: Table talk
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Table Talk #23: The 2025 Unified Bargaining Survey results are in!
Unified For a Stronger OPS: What We Heard From You Thank you to the over 9,400 members who completed the 2025 OPS Unified Bargaining Demand Set Survey. Your feedback will provide your bargaining team with a clear direction when we prepare for issues bargaining and, when the time comes, build our future Unified issues-bargaining proposals.…
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Table Talk #22: Bargaining 2025 Recap
WHO: Your OPS Unified bargaining team invites all Unified members to join Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE:…
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Table Talk #21
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Table Talk #20
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE:…
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Table Talk #19
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE:…
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Table Talk #18
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE:…
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Table Talk – OPS Unified Frequently Asked Questions
Updated January 13, 2026 Area Coordinating Groups (ACGS) What is an ACG and what is their role? The Area Coordinating Group (ACG) are a key part of the bargaining process, acting as a direct line of communication between OPS Unified members and the bargaining team. Please follow the link in the link tree to join…
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Table Talk #17
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE:…
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Table Talk #16 – This is Our Unified Era
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE:…
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Table Talk #14 – Unified for … Bargaining in Solidarity!
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays. WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments. WHERE: It happens over ZOOM.…
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Getting Unified: Table Talk Newsletter Special Issue #13
OPS Unified Phase One Survey – Executive Summary The Phase 1 Survey was initiated by the Area Coordinating Groups (ACG) Chairs and Vice Chairs in early 2024 and closed in December 2024. Aa full report on the findings was prepared by Chris McConnell, Ashlee Elliott, Dave Hall, Michelle Oulton, as well as others who reviewed…
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Table Talk #12 – Join us March 20 on Table Talk with President JP Hornick
Who: You, Your Bargaining Team and OPS Unified mobilizers When: Every third Thursday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST (6 pm CST) Where: Zoom Why: To keep the lines of communication open This month we’ll be joined by guest speaker JP Hornick, President of OPSEU/SEFPO, as we discuss OPS Unified Bargaining…
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Table Talk #11 – Phase 1 Demand Set Survey Update
The phase one survey was distributed to OPS Unified members to provide the Bargaining Team insights into what OPS Unified members’ key concerns are. The data is currently being reviewed by a group of the ACG chairs and a member of the Bargaining Team. Here’s a brief summary of the participation rate and key statistics:…
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Table Talk #10 – Demand-set update
The OPS Unified Bargaining Team continues to work closely with members to ensure your concerns and priorities are fully represented during negotiations. Surveys play a vital role in gathering feedback and understanding the needs of members. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Phase 1 Demand Set Survey! Currently, the Bargaining Team is reviewing…
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OPS Unified: Table Talk, December 18
Special edition Getting Unified Table Talk Newsletter Special Issue #9 What happens on December 31, 2024? On December 31, 2024, the current OPS Unified Collective Agreement is set to expire, as outlined in Article UN 17 – Term of Agreement. What does this mean? The current Collective agreement will remain in effect until a new…
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OPS Unified: Table Talk, December 12
Table Talk Newsletter Issue #8 Precarious Workers – Get Empowered Fixed Term (FXT), Seasonal (SE), Seasonal Recurring, Contract and Part Time (PT) You are OPS Unified, and you are an integral part of the public service in Ontario. A significant number of our members deliver services in parks, courts, wildland fire, fisheries, education, ambulance, communications, Service…
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OPS Unified Table Talk – November 18
Table Talk Newsletter Issue #7 Meet your Regional Mobilizers! Are you familiar with the regional mobilizers in your area? Click here link below to explore their biographies and learn more about each member. Demand Set Click here to complete your Phase 1 Demand Set Survey. Employee Relations Committees (ERC) at your work Employee Relations Committees (ERC) are…
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OPS Unified Table Talk – October 10
Thank you for submitting your Essential and Emergency Services Forms The team received over 240 forms from more than 50 different locals. We understand that this level of engagement took a great amount of work. The OPS Unified Bargaining Team greatly appreciates your efforts. This information will help the Bargaining Team in our negotiations with the…
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Table Talk – OPS Unified understanding Area Coordinating Groups
Area Coordinating Group (ACGs) ACGs are a key part of the bargaining process. They are a direct line of communication between OPS Unified members and the Bargaining Team. As we continue to build our bargaining power, our unity is our strength. All OPS Unified members are encouraged to join. In November 2022, the OPS Unified…
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Table Talk – OPS Unified gathering info for bargaining
Essential and Emergency Services Negotiations remain ongoing with the employer and under the Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act (CECBA) OPSEU/SEFPO members in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) have the legal right to strike. However, during this process it also requires OPS Unified to provide essential and emergency services during a strike or employer lockout.’ Excerpts…