Bargaining Bulletin #6: Together for Publicly Funded Education
Update: OLRB ApplicationWe now have a clearer picture of the timeline for the process to determine the scope of central and local bargaining tables following a meeting of the parties on September 17.OLRB hearing dates for all education worker...
September 25, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO will stand with any workers who defy anti-labour federal legislation
OPSEU/SEFPO condemns the Carney government’s recent introduction of Bill C-39, an omnibus bill that includes proposed changes to Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.OPSEU/SEFPO will stand in solidarity with any workers who decide to defy these ...
September 25, 2026SEE MOREMental Health and Addictions Division Bargaining Conference
The Sector 18 – Mental Health and Addictions Division Bargaining Conference, being held on November 3-4, 2026. The meeting will take place at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast Markham, 7095 Woodbine Ave. Markham, ON. This is a Hybrid event....
September 24, 2026SEE MOREAnnouncement: 2026 Membership Development Trainees (MDT) and Staff Development Trainees (SDT) Programs
We are thrilled to inform you that, as of September 14th, 2026, the Membership Development Trainee (MDT) and Staff Development Trainee (SDT) programs have officially kicked off. The purpose of these programs was to provide internal permanent staff an...
September 23, 2026SEE MOREAmbulance Health and Safety Conference 2026
Dear Members,This is to advise you that the Sector 1 – Ambulance Health and Safety Conference has been scheduled.Conference DetailsDate: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pmHotel: Sheraton...
September 22, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO Statement on shooting near Sons of Jacob Synagogue
OPSEU/SEFPO is deeply saddened to learn of the exchange of gunfire that occurred near a Belleville synagogue yesterday evening. This terrifying incident near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue took place as many members of the Jewish community were gatherin...
September 21, 2026SEE MORECommunity, health and social services workers are fighting together – and winning big
This week brought more big wins for members of the Worth Fighting For campaign, with four more units reaching a deal to end 17-week strikes in community, health and social services. Members at Aptus Treatment Centre ratified a tentative agr...
September 18, 2026SEE MOREWindsor Regional Office – Relocation Update
We are pleased to share that a relocation will occur in the coming weeks from our current address (3005 Marentette Ave) to our new office location at: 4510 Rhodes Drive, Unit 100 in Windsor. This is an exciting moment for both members and staff to ha...
September 17, 2026SEE MORERegion 4 Fall Weekend Educational Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026
Location:Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront, 2 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1A2Dates:October 31-November 1, 2026Courses on Offer:Let’s Start Meeting Like This! Running Meetings that Build the UnionUnion Skills for Workpla...
September 17, 2026SEE MOREFrom Emancipation to Accountability: Canada Must Confront Its History and Act on Anti-Black Racism
The OPSEU/SEFPO Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) joins the growing call for the Government of Canada to formally acknowledge and apologize for Canada's historical role in the trafficking and enslavement of Africans. We also call upon this gover...
September 17, 2026SEE MORELBED ECHO Fall 2026
CHAIR’S MESSAGEGreetings,I hope you all had a wonderful summer making memories with family and friends. With luck, there will be many more warm days and pleasant nights before the feeling of winter arrives. In the last n...
September 16, 2026SEE MORERegion 1 Dismantling Systemic Racism (DSRP)Training on October 17
If you are a woman or woman identifying/presenting, hold an elected OPSEU/SEFPO position, and are a Region 1 member, then this is for you!OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Women’s Committee (PWC) invites you to participate in a day of learning under the u...
September 15, 2026SEE MORETwo more striking units reach settlements and workers in Brockville strongly reject a forced last offer
Two more striking OPSEU/SEFPO units reached settlements in the past week, ending strikes at Community Living Hanover and Community Living Renfrew County South. Workers are achieving historic deals and sett...
September 11, 2026SEE MOREBargaining Bulletin #5: Together for Publicly Funded Education
Update: OLRB ApplicationThe next step at the OLRB is a joint case management meeting scheduled for September 17. We expect the dates for the full hearing to be scheduled shortly after the case management meeting. Reminder: September 16 D...
September 11, 2026SEE MORESave the date! Central Political Action Committee Municipal Election Webinar
The OPSEU/SEFPO Central Political Action Committee (CPAC) will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, September 29th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. With municipal and school board elections coming up on October 26th, now is the time for OPSEU/SEFPO members to come...
September 11, 2026SEE MOREFixed Term and Seasonal Working Group Elections
OPS Unified Fixed Term (FXT) and Seasonal Working Group elections are coming up!The Area Coordinating Groups (ACGs) will be holding elections to select one FXT member and one Seasonal member from each region to form the FXT and Seasonal Working G...
September 11, 2026SEE MORETable Talk Newsletter Issue # 31
Join Us for Table Talk Thursdays!American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters available at all meetings.WHO: Your OPS Unified bargaining team would like to invite all Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays.WHAT: Table Talk Thursda...
September 10, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO: Ford is cutting Science Unit and other core staff jobs at Ontario Science Centre
OPSEU/SEFPO is outraged by news that Premier Doug Ford’s government intends to axe 30 roles at the Ontario Science Centre (OSC), which represents a cut of 18 per cent. Staff were informed today that the current complement of 166 unionized e...
September 10, 2026SEE MOREOPSEU/SEFPO President and FVP pen letter to WSIB President and CEO Jeff Lang about recent cuts
On August 19, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced more than 450 job cuts across Ontario and plans to close offices in Thunder Bay, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Kingston, Windsor, Guelph, St. Catherines and Wate...
September 10, 2026SEE MORE