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Talk about empowering! Since joining OPSEU/SEFPO, me and my co-workers feel like we’re on equal footing with our managers.

Jane DoeAccounting

OPSEU/SEFPO saved me from getting laid off because of the pandemic.

Jane DoeLaboratory Assistant

I was scared that my managers would find out when I first called OPSEU/SEFPO. But it was totally confidential, and totally worth it! Work is so much better now.

John DoeParamedic

I don’t think I’ve ever felt as proud as the day we helped push government to invest $1 billion to cut Developmental Services wait times.

Jane DoeDevelopmental Services

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What do people join OPSEU/SEFPO for?

In the community, in the media, and at Queen’s Park, OPSEU/SEFPO is one of the strongest voices pushing for increased investment in health care, mental health, education, and social services:

We pushed for and won $1 billion extra for Development Services to cut waitlists
We pushed for and won potential pension coverage for millions of non-profit workers
We pushed for and won new jails and more Correctional jobs
We pushed back and won against layoffs in dozens of different workplaces during the pandemic
We pushed for and won millions and millions in pay equity payouts to workers just like you

Meet some of the newest members in our 170,000-strong union

Muskoka paramedics find new home in OPSEU/SEFPO

April 1, 2021

Power of together: 100 per cent of Power Plant workers vote ‘yes’ to OPSEU/SEFPO

April 1, 2021

Home Support Workers at Yee Hong Centre in Toronto join OPSEU/SEFPO

February 24, 2021

Former Durham Mental Health Services workers join OPSEU/SEFPO

February 12, 2021

Nearly 200 safety inspectors vote to join OPSEU/SEFPO

February 12, 2021

Even more LifeLabs workers in GTA join OPSEU/SEFPO

December 16, 2020

Stevenson Memorial health professionals the latest to join OPSEU/SEFPO

December 11, 2020

Another group of front-line LifeLabs workers has voted to join OPSEU/SEFPO

December 2, 2020

Even more LifeLabs workers say yes to OPSEU/SEFPO

November 12, 2020

Diagnostic imaging workers at Almonte General join OPSEU/SEFPO

October 26, 2020

OPSEU/SEFPO welcomes nearly 100 new members at Strides Toronto

October 16, 2020

Hundreds of long-term care workers in Simcoe County vote to join OPSEU/SEFPO

October 9, 2020

London ambulance logistic techs say yes to OPSEU

July 28, 2020

LifeLabs workers in Toronto and Oshawa join OPSEU despite employer's union-busting tactics

July 16, 2020

Educational support workers in Peel say Yes to OPSEU

June 30, 2020

Durham community clinic workers join growing list of legal aid OPSEU members

June 17, 2020

Laurier campus police pick OPSEU

April 1, 2020

NE Ontario CarePartners nurses tie their working future to OPSEU

March 20, 2020

U of W’s finest join Ontario’s finest union - OPSEU

March 20, 2020

Food workers at Peterborough’s Fleming College vote overwhelmingly to join OPSEU

March 16, 2020

In the face of Ford chaos, more hospital professionals joining OPSEU

March 9, 2020

OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas

“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.”'

OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida

“I was working a Correctional Officer when I became a member. You won’t find a union that’s got a bigger voice – and a bigger heart – than OPSEU/SEFPO.”

Join OPSEU/SEFPO and get:

Very low dues

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

A real say

OPSEU/SEFPO is democratic to the core. We’re member-driven, which means members like you decide on everything from bargaining priorities to dues rates.

Workplace and legal experts by your side

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.

Training opportunities

At no cost to you, we offer extensive courses on everything from bargaining strategies to public campaigning. Plus: we provide annual scholarships to members and/or their dependants.

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.

Contact us now – It’s totally confidential!

To find out more about joining OPSEU/SEFPO, call us at 1-844-677-3834 or organizing@opseu.org