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OPSEU/SEFPO and CUPE members working at Community Living South Muskoka are in bargaining right now.  Beyond just a fair contract, these workers are standing up to protect the services they provide in their communities because they know they’re worth fighting for. These workers support adults and youth in the community who have intellectual and physical...

OPSEU/SEFPO members from across the province joined virtual election town halls this week to talk about what’s at stake for workers in the upcoming provincial election on February 27, 2025. Throughout the event, there was an open and lively Zoom chat, where OPSEU/SEFPO members asked questions, shared stories and talked about how they planned to...

Finding the information you need during an election can sometimes feel daunting – and a snap election makes it all the more important to get informed quickly! Doug Ford is sending one-time $200 cheques to every Ontario-even billionaires. Life under Ford has only become harder and more expensive. Ontarian’s won’t be fooled by one-time cheques....

In October 2024, the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board passed its action plan for the provincial election expected in the spring of 2025. Spring came early, election-wise, and Ontarians go to the polls on February 27. Under OPSEU/SEFPO policy, the union is not affiliated with any political party but “supports the NDP both provincially and federally” (Article...

Dozens of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 241 children’s mental health workers facing a possible lockout as early as February 22 held an info picket earlier this week outside two Pathstone Mental Health locations to demand a fair contract for workers who provide mental health services for kids and families across Niagara region. Their message to Pathstone management...

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:...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford may be leading in the polls—at least for the moment—but that doesn’t mean he’s the best choice for Ontarians and their families. Here are seven reasons why he’s not: 1. Doug Ford refuses to adequately fund public services. Many Ontarians don’t know this, but it’s a fact: Compared to other provinces,...

It’s fascinating how having a pension can positively impact multiple aspects of a person’s well-being! HOOPP commissioned The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to conduct a global literature review identifying the health impacts of pensions and an industry-first online study investigating the impact of having a defined benefit (DB) pension on individuals’ financial stress and well-being...

“Just because you are different does not mean that you have to be rejected” – Eartha Kitt Welcome to Did You Know?! Black History Month Series! Printable PDF This weekly series will highlight various facts, events, and educational pieces related to Black history and its ongoing significance for Black people. We hope to provide our...

By Wendy Lee, Local 575, inSolidarity Access to primary health care in Ontario is reaching crisis levels. The struggle to find a family doctor has become a harsh reality for many, as evidenced by desperate scenes like the one in Walkerton, Ontario, where 1,000 residents braved frigid temperatures in the hopes of securing one of...

OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick was in Thunder Bay last weekend for the Region 7 Leadership Conference, just a few days after the snap provincial election was called. Reporters from TBnewswatch.com and Global TV’s TBT Newshour caught up with Hornick and several other OPSEU/SEFPO leaders at Confederation College, where they were meeting with OPSEU/SEFPO’s College Part-Time...

Event Date: February 23, 2025 Time: 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Venue: Caribbean Centre (Windsor West Indian Association) : 2410 Central Avenue, Windsor, ON, N8W 4J3 OPSEU/SEFPO Coalition of Racialized Workers  (CoRW Region 1) invites you to Afternoon Tea at the Caribbean Centre in Windsor. We will share a cup of tea while having  engaging conversations with our...

Can OPS members get involved during a provincial election? YES! Just like everyone else living in Ontario, you have the right to take part in the democratic process. Here are some great examples of what you can do! Talk to your coworkers about why this election matters. The outcome of this election will impact every...

Locals in OPSEU SEFPO frequently come to agreements with Employers on the best way to implement Collective Agreement rights and procedures between bargaining cycles. This is a fairly predictable need – sometimes only when the parties are implementing a new right do they realize that it looks different from what they were expecting.  The parties...

Theme of Event: Celebrating Black Resistance Event Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm Venue: This is a hybrid event. Join online or at OPSEU/SEFPO Region 2 Membership Office, 5757 Coopers Avenue, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2G4 RSVP: Please RSVP here by Thursday, Feb. 20. The Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) Region 2...

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