News

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...

Events

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
To Friday, February 21, 2025
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
100 Lesmill Road, North York (Head office)
Saturday, February 22, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Online or at OPSEU/SEFPO Region 2 Membership Office, 5757 Coopers Avenue, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2G4