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As we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, it is crucial to recognize that the call to action is more urgent than ever. Across the globe, we are witnessing a disturbing rise in far-right movements and the increasing normalization of racist rhetoric within political discourse. These developments not only sow seeds...

By Craig Hadley, Local 5109,  inSolidarity Windsor, On, March 17, 2025, – OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 hosts 2nd bi-annual leadership meeting to organize and educate in preparation for Convention 2025. After the OPSEU/SEFPO Land Acknowledgement and Statement of Respect, the day got off to an inspirational start with Region 1 VP Jennifer Van Zetten, who spoke...

Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Thirty College of Applied Arts and Technology Full-time Support Staff (CAAT-S FT) activists from all seven OPSEU/SEFPO regions gathered at the union’s head office on March 15-16 for the Organizing to Win training. Based on Jane McAlevey’s Organizing for Power program, the training provided college organizers with the skills and tools...

Wendy Lee, Local 575, inSolidarity Committee On Monday, March 3, 2025, a rally was held at the for-profit plasma Grifols Donation Centre in Whitby between 1-3pm.  Various organizations, including Ontario Health Coalition and unions (OPSEU, CUPE, ONA) came together to protest (Dozens rally against paid plasma donation clinic in Whitby, Ont., calling practice unethical |...

OPS Unified Phase One Survey –  Executive Summary The Phase 1 Survey was initiated by the Area Coordinating Groups (ACG) Chairs and Vice Chairs in early 2024 and closed in December 2024. Aa full report on the findings was prepared by Chris McConnell, Ashlee Elliott, Dave Hall, Michelle Oulton, as well as others  who reviewed...

You asked and we listened! Registration for Virtual Worker Safety Engagement Tour is now open. We will be available on April 8 at 12pm – 2pm or 6pm – 8pm. The Worker Safety Engagement Tour aims to introduce a boost of energy, bring information, and support the work of the Union, by providing more resources and...

Are you planning to attend Convention this year as a delegate, alternate, observer or a guest? Do you want a basic Roberts Rules intro or refresher before you get there? Sign up now for one of three online Pre-Convention Roberts Rules workshops:. Log onto the Member Portal to register for one of the following events:...

Event Peterborough Stewards Orientation 1 and 2 – Condensed Weekend Version When  Friday, April 11, 2025 6 pm – 9 pm (virtual) Saturday April 12, 2025 9 am – 4 pm (In-person, 1-hour lunch break) Where Peterborough Membership Centre, 69 George St, North, PTBO Registration deadline: March 26 at 4:30 pm Stewards 1 (Virtual) –...

Region 1 is hosting a three-night Virtual Educational from 6 pm to 9 pm on April 29, May 6, and May 13 2025. Each course runs over the duration of those three 3 evenings. Registration Deadline – Completed application forms must be submitted by email no later than Friday, April 4. Course Confirmations – Once...

Printable PDF version Region 3 will be holding an Educational on May 31 and June 1, 2025, at the Fern Resort Ltd. – 4432 Fern Resort Road, Ramara, ON L3V 0Z1, 1-800-567-3376. You will find the following in this package: Application for Educational Advance Request Form Human Rights Accommodation Request Please note: You will receive...

Taking public transit while you’re in the Greater Toronto Area for OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2025? Looking for an easy way to get from the GTA or airport to downtown? Get 15 per cent off GO Transit fares from Apr 22-27 Get  25 per cent off UP Express fares from now through Apr 27. The promo code...

Who: You, Your Bargaining Team and OPS Unified mobilizers When: Every third Thursday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST (6 pm CST) Where: Zoom Why: To keep the lines of communication open This month we’ll be joined by guest speaker JP Hornick, President of OPSEU/SEFPO, as we discuss OPS Unified Bargaining...

By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor, inSolidarity On International Women’s Day, activities in all seven regions honoured the outstanding accomplishments of women activists – in our union, our communities, and beyond. Our Provincial Women’s Committee – Michelle Morrison (Chair, Region 2), Odessa Austin (Secretary, Region 5), Sue Fairweather (Region 1), Bonnie Eddy (Region 3), Jennifer...

Where: Timmins Membership Centre When: May 31, 2025 from 9 am to 4:30 pm EST and June 1 from 9 am to noon Deadline to register: March 28, 2025 Application form Course Descriptions: Local Treasurers Course This course is aimed at Local Treasurers and Trustees who are either new to the role or experienced members...

Bargaining Bulletin #9: The bargaining table looks different for every sector, but one thing is true across the board for workers: our bosses never want to give us more than what they have to. Nothing is freely given, and nothing changes without a collective push – we have to take our own path, and we...