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December 8, 2023

Paramedics call for safe and unified Peel Regional Paramedic Services; Council passes motion in support

This week, a delegation of 125 Peel paramedics from OPSEU/SEFPO Local 277 showed up, in uniform, to the Peel Regional Council meeting to bring attention to the vital services being threatened by Doug Ford’s dissolution plans. The members were joined by community groups and workers represented by CUPE 966. On the agenda – a motion...

December 8, 2023

We wish you a very Happy Holiday and a joyful New Year!

This past year has been full of challenges and trying times. But every time there was a call for solidarity, you showed up! And that gives us profound hope for the future. Without you, none of what we accomplished in 2023 would have been possible. It bears repeating; united we cannot be defeated. While this...

December 8, 2023

OPSEU/SEFPO in the news: 98% of Peel education workers vote YES to strike!

Last week, education workers with the Peel District School Board – members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 2100, showed the impact of organizing worker power when the results of their strike vote were released. Nearly 80% of the 4000 members participated in the vote, with 98% voting in favour of strike action. This sends a clear message...

December 7, 2023

Auditor General’s report confirms suspicions about Ford government’s plan for Ontario Science Centre: OPSEU/SEFPO

This week, the Auditor General’s (AG) report on the planned move of the Ontario Science Centre, confirmed what workers, experts, and community members have been saying for months. The AG found that the decision to move the Science Centre was based on “preliminary and incomplete costing information.” Meaning the Ford government deliberately excluded costing information...

December 6, 2023

OPSEU/SEFPO commemorates the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Content Warning: This post has mentions of domestic violence (Intimate Partner Violence) and violence against women. A statement from OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Women’s Committee (PWC) and Provincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC): In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6 as a day of mourning and remembrance in honour of the 14 female engineering students murdered...

December 6, 2023

PYC Zoom Room: December 14 or December 16, 2023

OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) is hosting a free Educational Zoom Room on Dec 14 from 7pm to 9pm, and Dec 16 from 1pm to 3pm. In partnership with Labour for Palestine, it will be a presentation and conversation about the Labour Against Apartheid Campaign; discussing the history of Palestine and meaningful actions to show...

December 6, 2023

2024 Young Worker of the Year Award

Hello OPSEU/SEFPO members: OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) is seeking nominations for the Young Worker of the Year Award! This award will recognize achievements in leadership, innovative thinking, and transforming communities as they relate to engaging young workers. Eligibility Criteria Must be an OPSEU/SEFPO member in good standing 35 years of age or youngerThe...

December 5, 2023

Let’s Get Louder: OPSEU/SEFPO’s Bi-Annual Women’s Conference Amplifies the Voices of Unity

More photos below By Lorinda Seward – In Solidarity Themed “Let’s Get Louder: Our Voice, Our Space, Our Body,” the 2023 OPSEU/SEFPO Women’s Conference took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto from December 1-3. The conference drew female-identifying OPSEU/SEFPO members from across Ontario, setting the stage for meaningful discussions and empowering experiences. Organized by...