Kingston Health Sciences Centre

On April 1, 2017, the Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital merged. OPSEU members in locals 443 and 465 are affected by the merger, including RPNs, facilities staff, and office and clerical employees.
Watch this page for up-to-date information as it becomes available.
Helpful Resources and Publications
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Upcoming Events
OPSEU Campaign Kick-Off!
Hosted by Smokey Thomas, OPSEU President
Saturday, May 5th at 8 p.m.
Raxx Bar and Grill
665 Development Dr., Kingston
News
‘Vastly outnumbered, never outdone’: OPSEU President Thomas
Kingston – After a two week hospital merger campaign, which pitted union against union, OPSEU…
OPSEU pay equity win benefits lowest paid Public Health Ontario employees
A successful pay equity challenge by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has resulted…
Thank a nurse this week, and every week: A message from President Thomas
Each May, we’re reminded of the invaluable contribution that nurses make in our lives, and…
Choose better service
OPSEU is a recognized leader in the health care sector. That’s because OPSEU is known…
Choose more accountability
OPSEU is accountable for every dollar spent. Our members decide on the services and resources…
Choose strength & solidarity
At OPSEU, we’ve built something to be proud of. With nearly 50,000 health care workers…
Part-time/casual staff guaranteed excellent service and representation with OPSEU
At OPSEU, we provide excellent service and representation to all our members, regardless of their…
Administrative professionals choose OPSEU
OPSEU is, and always has been, committed to bargaining better contracts; that includes fighting hard…
OPSEU fights hard for facilities staff
Facilities staff make our hospitals work; you keep it safe, clean and most importantly, you…
OPSEU: the union of choice for Registered Practical Nurses
To our members, OPSEU is “home” for RPNs. OPSEU represents RPNs working across sectors including:…
Thomas to Kingston health care workers: OPSEU’s got your back
Kingston – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said today that he would do everything possible…
OPSEU celebrates ‘Facilities Staff Appreciation Day’
It takes a lot of work to keep any facility running smoothly – just ask…
Upcoming Info Sessions & Events
All are welcome! It’s important to ask questions, to make an informed decision, and to…
OPSEU Campaign Kick-off!
To all Kingston Health Sciences Centre Employees: Saturday, May 5th 8 p.m. Raxx Bar and…

Video Playlist
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OPSEU was the right choice
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OPSEU Member Spotlight: Debbie Ball
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OPSEU Member Spotlight: Sheila Sak
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OPSEU Member Spotlight: Tricia Barrett
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Service. Accountability. Strength. OPSEU’s got your back!
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WE ARE OPSEU
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OPSEU hospital support: At the heart of health care