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- February 13, 2025
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:...
- February 13, 2025
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,...
- February 13, 2025
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...
- February 13, 2025
“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...
- February 10, 2025
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...
- February 7, 2025
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...
- February 7, 2025
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...
- February 7, 2025
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...
- February 7, 2025
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...
- February 7, 2025
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...
- February 6, 2025
As we honour Black History Month, your Equity Executive Board Members are proud to share a curated resource to help our members engage, learn, and celebrate Black history, culture and contributions. We’ve put together a guide featuring events, readings and media to help deepen understanding and solidarity with our Black communities across Ontario. You will...
- February 4, 2025
Event: Black History Month Celebration: Theme of Event: Examining Black Life and Culture Through Time & Space Event Date: Friday, February 28, 2025, 6pm to 9pm Venue: OPSEU/SEFPO: 155 Lesmill Road, North York, ON, M3B 2T8 The Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) Region 5 invites you to celebrate with us Black History Month. We look...
- February 4, 2025
The Provincial Francophone Committee is delighted to continue our Zoom evening series: Practice your French with Us by Zoom !! Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, these evenings are designed to help improve your French skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Evening calendar and themes: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 7 p.m. – Your...
- February 4, 2025
This year’s OPSEU/SEFPO Member Development (MDT) and Staff Development Trainee (SDT) program comprised 12 MDTs and 4 SDTs, with one shadowing a supervisor role for the first time. The 16 trainees spent 12 weeks completing workshops, job shadowing and networking. Some workshops included Organizing for Power, Train the Trainer and Dismantling Systemic Racism Training. Great...
- February 3, 2025
Click here for PDF version. As anticipated, the provincial government has called an election for February 27, 2025. As you may recall from the last two rounds of bargaining, this pauses the ability for the employer and the union to meet. As a result, the employer has reached out to your bargaining team to advise...