Join OPSEU/SEFPO

What is OPSEU/SEFPO?

Established decades ago, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) represents over 180,000 public sector employees in Ontario, improving their working conditions, wages, benefits, and job security.

Meet some of our newest members ...

OPSEU/SEFPO is growing and so is our power!

The first three months of 2024 have reinforced the need to get organized. Just like 2023 was a hot year for the labour movement, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians at Trillium Health Join OPSEU/SEFPO

Pharmacy Technicians at all four Trillium Health Partners’ locations voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining OPSEU/SEFPO. OPSEU/SEFPO already represents Biomedical Technologists in Local 296 at

OPSEU/SEFPO Welcomes Health Care Professionals from North Wellington Health Care Corporation

Seeking transparency and a voice in the workplace, health care professionals at the North Wellington Health Care Corporation voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining OPSEU/SEFPO.

More new members

When you join a strong union like OPSEU/SEFPO, you’re joining 180,000 other front-line workers always pushing to make things better for the people we support and care for.

Better job security

If you’re scared of losing your job, join OPSEU/SEFPO. We’ve stopped thousands of COVID-related layoffs at many of our workplaces.

Better wages

Join OPSEU/SEFPO to dramatically increase your chances of getting the wages you deserve.

Better benefits

If you want a pension, health coverage, paid vacation, paid sick leave, overtime pay and other benefits, join OPSEU/SEFPO

Better voice

In the community, in the media, and at Queen’s Park, OPSEU/SEFPO is one of the strongest voices pushing for stronger investment in health care, mental health, education, and social services. Just a few of our many wins:

Prevented layoffs in dozens of different workplaces during the pandemic
$1 billion extra for Development Services to cut waitlists
Potential pension coverage for millions of non-profit workers
Millions in pay equity payouts to workers just like you

Added benefits

Very low dues – just pennies an hour

At just 1.375 per cent, OPSEU/SEFPO has some of the lowest union dues in the country.

Respect

There’s strength in numbers, and joining OPSEU/SEFPO means that when you and your co-workers speak, your managers have to listen.

Workplace and legal experts

OPSEU/SEFPO’s 300+ staff includes experts in bargaining, grievance handling, pensions, benefits, health and safety, pay equity, human rights, communications, campaigns, education, research and organizing.

Transparency & accountability

Joining OPSEU/SEFPO and bargaining a collective agreement means putting everything important down in writing. That keeps management transparent and accountable for its decisions.

Discounts

OPSEU/SEFPO members receive a range of discounts on things like insurance, wireless service, travel, and tickets to the Royal Ontario Museum and the Ontario Science Centre.

What’s next?

Contact us – it’s confidential!

*Please note: if you’re already unionized with OPSEU/SEFPO, please go to the Contact Us page for a faster response.

We will lay out the process for you in easy-to-understand terms.

Get information

OPSEU/SEFPO will work with you to develop strong demands to improve your wages and working conditions.

Sign membership cards

With OPSEU/SEFPO’s help, every eligible employee is asked to sign a confidential OPSEU/SEFPO membership card.

How do I unionize my workplace?

Talking to us is 100 per cent confidential! Please leave your email or number and we will get in touch soon!

Or contact us at 1-844-OPSEU-4-U (1-844-677-3848) or [email protected]

*Please note: if you’re already unionized with OPSEU/SEFPO, please go to the Contact Us page for a faster response.

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Testimonials

“I started getting involved in OPSEU/SEFPO when I was working as a mental health nurse. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – I hope you’ll make the same good decision, too.”

Warren (Smokey) Thomas
President, OPSEU/SEFPO