Category: Union
ACO Occupational Division Leadership, Health and Safety Conference, Nov 17-18, 2026
The ACO Occupational Division Leadership / Health and Safety Conference has been scheduled. This conference will provide leadership development, education, and networking opportunities to strengthen the ACO Occupational Division. The event builds cla...
October 9, 2026SEE MORECalling all OPSEU/SEFPO members running for municipal councils and school boards
If you're an OPSEU/SEFPO member running in this month’s municipal and school board election, we want to help you spread the word!It takes commitment and courage to step up and participate in your local politics. We feel you should be recognized f...
October 8, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO welcomes more hospital professionals into the union
Hospital professionals continue to give a huge vote of confidence to OPSEU/SEFPO.Cardiovascular perfusionists who work at Toronto’s University Health Network were 100 per cent in favour of joining OPSEU/SEFPO in a vote conducted by the Ontario La...
October 5, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO welcomes 2026 Member Development and Staff Development Trainees
Eleven members and four staff of OPSEU/SEFPO were selected as Member Development Trainees (MDTs) and Staff Development Trainees (SDTs) for this year’s MDT/SDT program, which runs from September to December 2026.
October 1, 2026SEE MOREWindsor Regional Office – Relocation Update
We are pleased to share that a relocation will occur in the coming weeks from our current address (3005 Marentette Ave) to our new office location at: 4510 Rhodes Drive, Unit 100 in Windsor. This is an exciting moment for both members and staff to ha...
September 17, 2026SEE MOREinSolidarity Editor’s Weekend Conference – Oct 16-18, 2026
The inSolidarity Editor’s Weekend, which is taking place in-person in Toronto from Friday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 18.It’s the biennial conference and educational for OPSEU/SEFPO members interested in improving their union communications skills. ...
August 31, 2026SEE MORERPN Occupational Division Biennial Conference, Oct 20-21, 2026
The RPN Occupational Division Biennial Conference has been scheduled.Dates:Tuesday, October 20, 2026: 9:30 am – 4:30 pmWednesday, October 21, 2026: 9:30 am – 1 pmLocation:Hotel: Sheraton Parkway, 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill,...
August 13, 2026SEE MOREDraft RPN Biennial Meeting Minutes, Oct 22-23, 2024
Signed Microsoft Word version of Draft RPN Biennial Meeting Minutes, Oct 22-23, 2024Day 1Call to OrderChristine Marshall, L320 Sector Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00amLand AcknowledgementRead out by Shannon Nolan, L214...
August 13, 2026SEE MOREHistory of Bargaining Legacy – HLDAA (Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act) and Central Negotiation Tables
By Wendy Lee, Local 575, inSolidarity CommitteeDuring the HPD Pre-Bargaining Conference in June 2026, HPD Sector Chair Sara Labelle provided a condensed historical context to attendees about the formation of the HPD Sector within OPSEU/SEFPO.&nbs...
July 31, 2026SEE MORECommunity Health Care Professionals (Sector 17) Leadership Conference, Nov 12-13, 2026
The Sector 17 Divisional Executive invite Members to our 2026 Leadership Conference. We're bringing together members of our Community Healthcare Professionals Division to learn from one another, connect, and engage with special speakers. Patricia Ber...
July 31, 2026SEE MORESector 16 – Property Assessment Pay Equity Update
Dear members of Sector 16,Our Pay Equity team continues to make steady progress.Over the past few months, we have reviewed survey feedback, job descriptions, and the research collected from the membership. This ensures our analysis reflects ...
July 15, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO welcomes Lab Technicians at North York General Hospital!
A new chapter begins at North York General Hospital! Laboratory Technicians at the hospital have voted strongly in favour of joining OPSEU/SEFPO!OPSEU/SEFPO is honoured to now represent almost 70 Laboratory Technicians who chose to stand together...
July 13, 2026SEE MORE“Sharing knowledge with new leaders and celebrating leadership” – Region 5 Regional Meeting educated and inspired
By Wendy Lee, Local 575, InSolidarity CommitteeRegion 5 held its leadership conference at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel from Mar 6 to 8 with roughly 80 attendees.Friday evening started with ice breaking games testing attendees’ knowledge through...
July 13, 2026SEE MORESector 7 BPS Corrections Leadership Conference
The Sector 7 BPS Corrections Leadership Conference was held at Bayview Wildwood Resort on June 25–26. The Division would like to extend its sincere thanks to all participants for two days of meaningful engagement, collaboration, and insightful discus...
July 10, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO Dues Levy (0.2%) Effective September 1, 2026
Dear Member,We are writing to advise you that OPSEU/SEFPO’s Executive Board voted to implement a temporary dues levy (0.2%), pursuant to the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitution. As such, effective September 1, 2026, the dues rate will temporarily increase t...
July 9, 2026SEE MOREUpdate Regarding OPSEU/SEFPO Member Discounts
We’ve moved our Member Discounts information to the Member Portal!Many OPSEU/SEFPO members take advantage of the savings and deals that we’ve negotiated with vendor partners, such as group insurance, mobile plans, Park ’N Fly, the Royal Ontario M...
July 3, 2026SEE MOREAlternate Work Arrangements Denials – Update and Next Steps
Since August of 2025, your OPS Unified CERC team has been working hard to fight back against the employer’s unilateral Return-To-Office mandate. From a petition that garnered almost 10,000 signatures, rallies in support of our fight at the labour boa...
June 26, 2026SEE MOREIndigenous Circle members help dismantle racism on Manitoulin Island
The Dismantling Systemic Racism Program was delivered in Manitoulin Island this week. The full class of elected members from the island and across Region 6 participated, with the facilitating being done by members of the Indigenous Circle....
June 19, 2026SEE MOREHSCPOA and what you need to know as an OPSEU/SEFPO Member
The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) [pronounced HISK-poh-UH) came into effect with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority Act, 2021. The authority has oversight mandates that cover Personal Supp...
June 19, 2026SEE MORE