Course Description
Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism March 25, 2026, 09h00 to 16h30
We are very excited that the one-day training, “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism”, will be held in Region 6 for all OPSEU/SEFPO elected leaders including Stewards, Bargaining Team Members, and Health and Safety Representatives.As per the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitutional Amendment, Article 7 of the Constitution requires mandatory training for elected leaders and bargaining teams, on dismantling racism.The goal of OPSEU/SEFPO is: To actively identify and dismantle anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and all forms of racism and discrimination within its systems and structures so that all members have full access to services and can fully participate in the Union.
Application
Completed application forms must include the signed recommendation of a Local Executive Officer (an approval via email from an LEC will be accepted if a signature is not possible) and be received by the Sudbury Regional Office no later than February 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm to
[email protected]Location
OPSEU/SEFPO Sudbury Regional Office 866 Newgate Avenue, Unit 2, Sudbury ON., P3A 5J9
Meals
No meals are provided by OPSEU/SEFPO for this event.Meals will be reimbursed at the rate of $23 for breakfast, $31 for lunch and $40 for dinner.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided for those members who must travel 60 kilometres or more.Reservations may be made by contacting Holiday Inn, Sudbury, 1696 Regent St, Sudbury, P3E 3Z8Please tell them you are booking with OPSEU Hotel Rate 179.00 CAD per nightLast Day to Book is February 24, 2026
Lost wages / time off
Per past practice, lost wages will be paid for those members who are scheduled to work on these days or the nightshift before. Any claim for lost wages must be substantiated by proof from your employer.
Cancellation
Notification by a member to cancel course attendance should be received by both the local president and the regional office no later than 48 hours before commencement of the regional school. When a member does not attend and the Regional office has not been notified 48 hours prior to the school’s commencement, the member will be assessed a $50.00 penalty. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration.
Family/Attendant Care
Family/Attendant Care will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO policy as outlined on the back of the expense claim. Such allowance is not intended to reimburse the claimant for dependant/family expenses they would have normally incurred as a result of employment except where the absence exceeds the normal workday or week. Family/dependent care will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual.
Deadline
February 11, 2026 by noon. Please send
complete application form by email to
[email protected]Advance: If Required, please complete the
OPSEU/SEFPO Advance FormAccommodations: If required, please complete the
Human Rights Accommodation Request Form
