In 2004, the OPSEU Executive Board approved the setting up of two distinct solidarity funds – The Live and Let Live Fund and The Social Justice Fund. There is currently a vacancy on the Board of the Funds and all interested OPSEU members are invited to submit a Statement of Interest. The current Board will select one OPSEU member among the applicants to fill the vacant position. Indigenous, racialized and members of other equity groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Social Justice Fund
The Social Justice Fund is dedicated to build links with communities in Canada and developing countries and funds projects that support trade unions, community groups, indigenous rights, and women’s rights with a focus on: education, health, water, fighting poverty and strengthening civil society.
Live and Let Live Fund
The Live and Let Live Fund is dedicated to exclusively support organizations that are actively involved in combatting HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa and Ontario.
How to apply
Please forward completed statement of interest to the Equity Unit (e-mail to [email protected] or fax to 416-448-7419) no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2018.