Photo gallery, OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023

April 20, 2023 - 11:13 am
Convention, Dates worth noting

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Provincial Women’s Committee Breakfast
Opening Convention 2023
Save Public Health Care
Convention kids!
Convention canines!

Convention 2023 delegates with "Real Wage Increases" signs — Convention 2023 delegates with “Real Wage Increases” signs

OPSEU/SEFPO members line up to speak during Convention 2023 debate.

Delegates line up at microphones during OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023 — OPSEU/SEFPO members line up at the microphone during Convention 2023 debate.

OPSEU/SEFPO members line up to speak during Convention 2023 debate.

OPSEU/SEFPO members line up at the microphone during Convention 2023 debate.

Filmmaker and water activist Layla Staats addresses delegates during OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023.

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles addresses OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023.

OPSEU/SEFPO members Patty Rout (l) and Ethel LaValley (r) with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Styles at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention — OPSEU/SEFPO members Patty Rout (l) and Ethel LaValley (r) with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh addresses OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023. — Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh addresses OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023.

BCGEU President Stephanie Smith and NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer Jason MacLean Convention 2023

Region 5 Executive Board Member Julius Arscott speaking from the floor of Convention 2023.

OPSEU/SEFPO FVPT Laurie Nancekivell at the main table while President JP Hornick addresses Convention 2023.

OSBCU President Laura Walton address Convention 2023. OPSEU/SEFPO education workers’ wildcat strike played a key role in helping Walton and OSBCU overcome Doug Ford’s draconian bargaining tactics.

Jollene Levid of the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UCLA) addresses Convention 2023

OPSEU/SEFPO FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (l-r), Ethel LaValley, and President JP Hornick at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2023.

OPSEU/SEFPO members line up to speak during Convention 2023 debate.

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Amazing show of solidarity from @waltonmom @osbcucscso #Convention2023 @OPSEU #EducationWorkersMatter pic.twitter.com/HyFoSBP7mD
— OPSEU 2100 (@OPSEU2100) April 20, 2023

Our healthcare is not Doug Ford’s wealthy and well-connected friend’s personal piggybank! If he think that Ontario’s going to let him privatize health care without a fight, he’s got another thing coming!#OnPoli pic.twitter.com/m7HVjfVdDQ
— MPP Jamie West (@jamiewestndp) April 22, 2023

So so solidarity from @opseusefpo members to striking @psacafpc members! The workers united will never be defeated ✊#OrganizeFightWin #WorkersCantWait #EnoughisEnoughON #Justice4Workers pic.twitter.com/fIObmtkUCF
— Justice for Workers (@fairwagesnow) April 21, 2023

Convention Awards

Sector 3 Boards of Education and Cultural Institutions - Leah Ca — Sector 3 Boards of Education and Cultural Institutions members receive a Leah Casselman Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

2023 Health and Safety Award-winner Carol Mundley, Local 500. — OPSEU/SEFPO member Carol Mundley, Local 500 (black shirt) receives the Health and Safety Award from Paul Taylor (l-r), OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell, President JP Hornick.

Former OPSEU/SEFPO President Leah Casselman Honorary addresses the crowd duing the Convention 2023 Awards Ceremony

Honorary Lifetime Membership Award, former OPSEU/SEFPO Presiden — Former OPSEU/SEFPO President Leah Casselman receives an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura, Provincial 2023 Young Worker of the Year — OPSEU/SEFPO member Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura receives the Provincial Young Worker of the Year Award from President JP Hornick (l-r), PYC members Taylor McIntosh and Kaylee Heath, and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

Megan Carter Local 557, Fred Upshaw Award of Merit — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 557 member Megan Carter receives the Fred Upshaw Award of Merit from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

Honorary Lifetime Membership Award - Elaine Bagnall, Local 362 — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 362 member Elaine Bagnall receives an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

Greg Sharp Local 303 - Stanley H. Knowles Humanitarian Award — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 303 member Greg Sharp receives the Stanley H. Knowles Humanitarian Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

Spoken word artist Jadyn Hardie-Bardy performs during the Convention 2023 Awards Ceremony

Spoken word artist Jadyn Hardie-Bardy performs during the Convention 2023 Awards Ceremony

Local 647 - Leah Casselman Award (Local) — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 647 members receive a Leah Casselman Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

2021 CAAT-A Bargaining Team - Local Human Rights Award — Members of the 2021 CAAT-A Bargaining Team receive the Local Human Rights Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

Paul Taylor (l-r), OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell, President JP Hornick, and Olivia Chow.

Butterfly Gopaul, Local 5118 individual Human Right Award — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 5118 member Butterfly Gopaul, Local 5118 receives an Individual Human Right Award from Paul Taylor (l-r), OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell, President JP Hornick.

Andrew Harrigan, Local 304 - Leah Casselman Award (individual) — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 304 member Andrew Harrigan receives the Leah Casselman Award (Individual) from President JP Hornick (left), former President Leah Casselman, and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 348 member Patty Rout, Honorary Lifetime Membership Award — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 348 member Patty Rout receives an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

2023 Local Health and Safety Award-winner Local 332 - Developmen — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 332 members receive the 2023 Local Health and Safety Award from President JP Hornick (left) and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (right).

2023 Health and Safety Individual award winner Kathy Moreau, Loc — OPSEU/SEFPO member Kathy Moreau, Local 329 (white sweater) receives the Health and Safety Individual Award from Paul Taylor (l-r), OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell, President JP Hornick.

2023 Individual Health and Safety Award-winner Natacha Verdiel — OPSEU/SEFPO Local 2100 member Natacha Verdiel, (red shirt) receives the Health and Safety Individual award from Paul Taylor (l-r), OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell, President JP Hornick.

Provincial Women's Committee (PWC) Breakfast

Members of the Provincial Women's Committee during the Convention 2023 Women's Breakfast. — Members of the Provincial Women’s Committee during the Convention 2023 Women’s Breakfast.

Region 3 member Dr. Crystal Garvey speaks during the Provincial Women's Committee Convention 2023 Breakfast — Region 3 member Dr. Crystal Garvey speaks during the Provincial Women’s Committee Convention 2023 Breakfast

Region 3 PWC Representative Dr. Crystal Garvey accepts a 2023 Regional Recognition Award on behalf of Sheena Parsons.

Region 5 member Carol Mundley (right) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women's Committee — Region 5 member Carol Mundley (right) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women’s Committee

Region 1 member Taylor Phillips (left) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women's Committee — Region 1 member Taylor Phillips (left) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women’s Committee

Region 1 member Taylor Phillips (left) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award, and a hug,from the Provincial Women's Committee — Region 1 member Taylor Phillips (left) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award, and a hug,from the Provincial Women’s Committee

Region 7 member Jody Tsubouchi (right) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women's Committee — Region 7 member Jody Tsubouchi (right) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women’s Committee

Region 4 member Roslynn Blodgett (left) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women's Committee — Region 4 member Roslynn Blodgett (left) receives a 2023 Regional Recognition Award from the Provincial Women’s Committee

Convention 2023 Provincial Women's Committee (PWC) Breakfast

Members of the Provincial Women's Committee during the Convention 2023 Women's Breakfast. — Members of the Provincial Women’s Committee during the Convention 2023 Women’s Breakfast.

Convention 2023 Provincial Women's Committee (PWC) Breakfast

President JP Hornick addresses the Convention 2023 Provincial Women's Committee (PWC) Breakfast — President JP Hornick addresses the Convention 2023 Provincial Women’s Committee (PWC) Breakfast

OPSEU FVPT Laurie Nancekivell at the Convention 2023 Provincial Women's Committee — OPSEU FVPT Laurie Nancekivell at the Convention 2023 Provincial Women’s Committee

Opening Convention 2023

Three Indigenous drummers, including one-time OPSEU/SEFPO member Crystal Sinclair (r) take centrestage to open Convention 2023.

OPSEU/SEFPO FVPT Laurie Nancekivell embraces Indigenous Circle Chair Tina Stevens before the opening of Convention 2023.

OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick laughs with a member of the Indigenous Circle.

Stacey Laforme, Chief of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (red shirt) is joined by OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell before the opening of Convention 2023.

Save Public Health Care

OPSEU/SEFPO members crowd Queen’s Park to rally against the dangers of private health care.

OPSEU/SEFPO members crowd Queen's Park to rally against the dangers of private health care. — OPSEU/SEFPO members crowd Queen’s Park to rally against the dangers of private health care.

OPSEU/SEFPO Hospital Professionals Division Chair Sara Labelle (r) speaks passionately for public health care at Queen’s Park.

OPSEU/SEFPO Hospital Professionals Division Chair Sara Labelle (r) and President JP Hornick join members at Queen's Park to support public health care. — OPSEU/SEFPO Hospital Professionals Division Chair Sara Labelle (r) and President JP Hornick join members at Queen’s Park to support public health care.

OPSEU/SEFPO members crowd Queen’s Park to rally against the dangers of private health care.

Ontario Health Coalition Chair Natalie Mehra speaks to OPSEU/SEFPO members during a rally for public health care at Queen’s Park.

OPSEU/SEFPO members crowd Queen’s Park to rally against the dangers of private health care.

OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick join members at Queen’s Park to support public health care.

FVPT Laurie Nancekivell (l-r), President JP Hornick, and Sector 19 Chair Geoff Cain are joined by other members handing out “Stop for-profit plasma collection” flyers at Convention 2023.

Convention kids!

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests applaud their kids’ Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Children of OPSEU/SEFPO members, staff, and guests show off their Organize, Fight, Win pickets.

Convention canines!

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