We are very excited that two sessions of the one-day training, “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism”, will be held in Region 2 for all OPSEU/SEFPO elected leaders including Stewards, Bargaining Team Members, and Health and Safety Representatives. The two sessions are taking place:
- Monday, October 21, 2024 (9am–5pm) – Guelph Regional Office Membership Centre (400 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph)
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- Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (9am-5pm) – Hamilton Regional Office Boardroom (505 York Blvd, 2nd Floor, Hamilton)
As per the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitutional Amendment, Article 7 of the Constitution requires mandatory training for elected leaders and bargaining teams, on dismantling racism. The goal of OPSEU/SEFPO is: To actively identify and dismantle anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and all forms of racism and discrimination within its systems and structures so that all members have full access to services and can fully participate in the Union.
Please organize your Local or committee (50 per cent of members), complete the registration form, and let your Staff Representative know. Please attach an additional sheet if required.
Please send completed registration forms by email to lhills@opseu.org or by fax to 519-837-9187 by Friday, October 4, 2024.
Expenses
Participants must be registered on the OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal before submitting an expense claim: members.opseu.org. To submit an expense claim log onto the OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal no sooner than 48-hours following the session.
Member Portal Tutorials:
Employer Wage Reimbursement
Wages for members attending DSRP Training are OPSEU/SEFPO reimbursed. If you require time off to attend the session, please ensure your Employer & Supervisor’s Name, Address, and Email are included on the Registration Form. Time off request letters will be emailed to employers by Monday, October 7, 2024. You will be copied on the email.
Travel Expenses & Mileage Rates (Per OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual, Section 4.2.7.1)
The most economical means of transportation should be used. Members are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. As per OPSEU/SEFPO policy, you are directed to use unionized providers where available. Please note all Membership Expense Claim submissions require itemized receipts.
- 60 cents/km if driving alone;
- 65 cents/km if driving with one OPSEU/SEFPO member as a passenger;
- 70 cents/km if driving with 2 OPSEU/SEFPO members as passengers;
- 75 cents/km if driving with 3 OPSEU/SEFPO members as passengers;
- 80 cents/km if driving with 4 OPSEU/SEFPO members as passengers.
Meals
Coffee/tea/water will be provided and members will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch. The current lunch reimbursement rate is $30. Receipts are not required for meal claims.
Parking
Parking is free at both the Guelph and Hamilton Regional Offices.
Hotel Accommodation (Per OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual, Section 4.2)
- Members who live further than 60 km from the session location are entitled to overnight accommodation the night prior to the session in which they are registered.
- Members who live within 60 km of the session location are not eligible for overnight accommodation.
Members are responsible for handling their own reservations/cancellations and for paying the full cost of the room and any associated parking costs upon checkout. As per OPSEU/SEFPO policy, you are directed to use unionized providers where available. Please note all Membership Expense Claim submissions require itemized receipts.
Suggested Hotels:
- Sheraton Hamilton – 905-529-5515 – 116 King Ave W, Hamiliton, ON, L8P 4V3
- Hampton Inn & Suites – 519-821-2144 – 725 Imperial Rd N, Guelph, ON, N1K 1X4
Human Rights Accommodation Request Form
- The Accommodation Fund was created to encourage and facilitate greater participation of those covered under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Fund will cover extra costs related to a member’s disability, illness, or other grounds under the Code. For example, the Fund would cover the extra cost of a fridge in a hotel room for a member required to store medications at a particular temperature.
- Requests should be submitted by using the Human Rights Accommodation Request Form. Please submit the form directly to lhills@opseu.org by October 4, 2024.
Advance Request Form
Registrants may apply to receive an advance (via direct deposit or cheque) to cover approved expenses by filling out the Advance Request Form and sending it directly to advances@opseu.org.