OPSEU Convention Coverage Archive: 2014 – 2019
OPSEU Convention 2019 Minutes
Convention 2019 Silent Auction Winners
We would like to thank everyone for participating in the Silent Auction during Convention 2019!
The winners are:
1st Prize Winner – T.V. Mr. Manny Feijo – Local 502
2nd Prize Winner – Raptors and Leaf tickets – Ms. Judith Gough – Local 613
3rd Prize Winner – $500.00 Gift Cards to the Keg – Miss Lauren Fong – Local 629
4th Prize Winner – Ricoh Camera – Mrs. Christina Wilson – Local 131
5th Prize Winner – PS4 & VR Audio System – Ms. Michele Lynn Morrison – Local 222
Presidential prizes:
1st Prize Winner – Gift Card to OPSEU Shop $500.00 – Ms. Judith Gough – Local 613
2nd Prize Winner – Gift Card to OPSEU Shop $250.00 – Mr. Owen Smith – Local 731
3rd Prize Winner – Gift Card to OPSEU Shop – $100.00 – Mr. Joe Dimaria – Local 559
Convention 2019 News
Convention 2019 Silent Auction Winners
We would like to thank everyone for participating in the Silent Auction during Convention 2019!…
OPSEU Convention 2019: 13-year-old wows crowd with inspiring speech on importance of autism services
Each year at Convention, OPSEU delegates, alternates and observers take part in our union’s rich…
That’s a wrap on OPSEU Convention 2019!
Thank you to all delegates, alternates and observers for making OPSEU Convention 2019 the biggest…
Thomas elected to record seventh term as OPSEU President
Toronto – Warren (Smokey) Thomas has been re-elected as President of the Ontario Public Service…
Your OPSEU budget questions answered here!
OPSEU’s budget is the fuel that feeds the union’s motor. No matter how motivated our…
Prepare for Convention with the New Delegates’ Seminar
Does your knowledge of the rules of order come from watching Law and Order? Do…
Convention 2019: Don't miss the Silent Auction and raffle tickets!
Visit the Silent Auction at the 2019 Convention to bid on an array of irresistible…
Convention 2019 Events
OPSEU Convention 2018 Minutes
We are OPSEU
Bold, strong, fearless.
Proud of our past
Prepared for our future
Where innovation meets creativity
Date: Thursday April 19, 2018 – 9:00 am to Saturday, April 21, 2018 – 12:00 pm
Over 1,500 Delegates, Alternates, Observers and Guests are expected to attend this year’s annual OPSEU Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Convention 2018 News
OPSEU kids at Convention: The reason we do this
One of the most inspiring events at Convention happened on Day 3. The OPSEU kids…
inSolidarity Convention Update Day 3 - April 21, 2018
Horwath wows Convention Click here to download inSolidarity Convention Update Day 3 Convention’s more than…
OPSEU Convention 2018 Photo Gallery: Day 1
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inSolidarity Convention Update Day 2 - April 20, 2018
Thomas: “Celebrate our success” Click here to download inSolidarity Convention Update Day 2 President Warren…
Join us for the Women's Breakfast at Convention!
Please join the Provincial Women’s Committee for its annual Breakfast at Convention. At the annual…
Convention 2018: Don’t miss the Silent Auction and raffle tickets!
The Silent Auction is always one of Convention’s most popular activities. This year’s auction will…
Convention 2018 Events
2017 Convention News
inSolidarity: Convention wrap-up edition
Outgoing EBMs: well done, good and faithful servants! On March 18, elections were held…
In Solidarity Convention Update Day 3 - April 8, 2017
Thomas elected to sixth term as OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas has been re-elected as…
Thomas elected to sixth term as OPSEU President
Toronto – Warren (Smokey) Thomas has been re-elected as President of the Ontario Public Service Employees…
In Solidarity Convention Update Day 2 - April 7, 2017
Thomas proud of the past, bullish on the future OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas used…
In Solidarity Convention Update Day 1 - April 6, 2017
Stanley H. Knowles Humanitarian Award OPSEU honours Senator Murray Sinclair The recipient of the 2017 Stanley…
'We Own It!': OPSEU Convention kicks off today in Toronto
Toronto – More than 1,700 labour activists from across Ontario are meeting today at the…
OPSEU members to march on LCBO headquarters for 'A Better LCBO'
Toronto – Last year, LCBO sales provided $2.4 billion to pay for teachers, nurses, highways,…
Workers of Colour visioning session at OPSEU Convention
The Workers of Colour Caucus (WOCC) invites you to a forum with representatives of Black…
MPP Peggy Sattler to deliver keynote at annual Women’s Breakfast
The OPSEU Provincial Women's Committee is excited to announce that the keynote speaker at our…
We look forward to seeing you at Convention!
Registration Wednesday, April 5 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Room 205 (street level Thursday, April…
Convention 2017: Don’t miss the Silent Auction!
The Silent Auction is a much-anticipated part of Convention. Once again, a dazzling array of…
Attending OPSEU Convention 2017? Read this!
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is currently in the process of modernizing the South…
OPSEU Convention 2017: forms now available online
OPSEU wants to do everything possible to help delegates receive and complete the documentation needed…
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
To Saturday, April 9, 2022
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Convention 2017 Location and Documents
Date: Thursday April 6, 2017 – 9:00 am to Saturday, April 8, 2017 – 12:00 pm
Over 1,500 Delegates, Alternates, Observers and Guests are expected to attend this year’s annual OPSEU Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Download Forms and General Information and Guidelines.
Convention 2017 Parking Information
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is now accepting parking pass orders for the 2017 OPSEU Convention. You can order online at www.mtccc.com/opseu . Online purchasing is available until Thursday, April 6, 2017 at midnight. This is a perfect way to save time and money!
Click here for additional parking information.
Convention 2016 News
OPSEU Convention Photo Gallery: Day 2
Convention Index Page
Convention Update Day 4 - April 18, 2016
It was a night to Laugh out Loud! Everyone likes a good laugh. That much…
Convention Update Day 3 - April 16, 2016
Little progress made in reducing gender wage gap, PWC told It’s 2016. Women are participating…
OPSEU unites to erase workplace harassment
Toronto – Warren (Smokey) Thomas says he couldn’t be prouder of members and staff of…
Convention Update Day 2 - April 15, 2016
Wynne seeks to destroy public services, Thomas tells convention Le gouvernement Wynne cherche à anéantir…
OPSEU Convention Photo Gallery: Day 1
Convention Index Page
Laurie Nancekivell joins OPSEU Board
OPSEU Region 1 members have elected Laurie Nancekivell as the newest member of the union's…
Convention Update Day 1 - April 14, 2016
Stanley Knowles Humanitarian Award OPSEU honours Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders For…
OPSEU Convention shines light on privatization
Toronto – Fighting privatization will take centre stage as some 2,000 delegates, alternates, observers and…
OPSEU videos target workplace sexual harassment
TORONTO – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union has released a series of cutting-edge videos…
Special schools supporters to rally at Queen’s Park
Toronto – Parents, students and staff at five demonstration and provincial schools will rally on…
Take the UP Express to Convention
OPSEU members flying in to Pearson International Airport for Convention this year can now take…
Convention 2016 Events
Videos
Video Playlist
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Statement of Respect 2016
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Shoes, one size does not fit all
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Social Mapping 2016
Convention 2016 Location and Documents
Includes location information and complete convention document downloads (first mailing).
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 9:00am to Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 12:00pm
Convention 2015 News
Videos premiered at Convention now available on-line…plus two new additions
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OPSEU's Got Talent 2015
At the 2015 Convention, OPSEU held its first ever OPSEU’s Got Talent Show. Any member…
Convention 2015 Images with Rick Mercer Day 2
Images from the OPSEU 2015 Convention with Rick Mercer, Day 2, May 8, 2015. Return…
Convention 2015 Rally Images Day 2
Images from the OPSEU 2015 Convention Rally, Day 2, May 8, 2015. Return to the…
Images from 2015 Convention Day 1
Images from the OPSEU 2015 Convention, Day 1, May 7, 2015. Return to the…
Images from 2015 Convention Day 2
Images from the OPSEU 2015 Convention Floor, Day 2, May 8, 2015. Return to the…
Images from 2015 Convention Day 3
Images from the OPSEU 2015 Convention, Day 3, May 9, 2015. Return to the Convention…
Laughter joins serious union business for OPSEU
Serious business came with a laugh Friday as the Ontario Public Service Employees Union honoured…
Thomas acclaimed OPSEU president
TORONTO – Warren (Smokey) Thomas was acclaimed Thursday to a fifth term as president of…
OPSEU set to take on the Ontario Liberals
When Ontario Public Service Employees Union delegates gather in Toronto Thursday for their annual convention,…
2015 OPSEU Convention Overflow Hotel
OPSEU has made arrangements with the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel to provide overflow accommodation for…
Convention 2015 Events
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OPSEU Convention 2014
Convention 2014 Minutes
May 8-10, 2014 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Convention Minutes 2014 Thursday, May 8, 2014…
Images from 2014 Convention Day 3
Images from the OPSEU 2014 Convention, Day 3, May 10, 2014.
Convention Update Final Update - May 11, 2014
Hudak makes his presence known at Convention 2014 Convenient? Perfectly timed? You be the judge.…
Images from 2014 Convention Day 2
Images from the OPSEU 2014 Convention, Day 2, May 9, 2014.
Convention Update Day 3 - May 10, 2014
‘You make our province work’ NDP candidate Andrea Horwath arrived at the convention to a…
Convention Update Day 2 - May 9, 2014
‘Together Toward Tomorrow’ A total of 1,486 delegates, alternates, observers, guests, and committee members arrived…
Images from Convention 2014
Convention 2014 opened at 9 a.m. Thursday morning with OPSEU President Smokey Thomas welcoming nearly…
South Carolina House Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter to speak at OPSEU Convention
TORONTO – Democratic South Carolina House Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter will be the Keynote Speaker at…
Convention Update Day 1 - May 8, 2014
Stanley Knowles Humanitarian Award OPSEU honours Canadian music legend Tom Cochrane Tom Cochrane may be…
OPSEU to hold 34th Annual Convention: April 23-25, 2009
TORONTO - More than 1,500 delegates, alternates and observers will attend the 34th annual Convention…
Convention 2012: Daily Updates
Download Updates Issue Number 3 – April 21, 2012 Issue Number 2 – April 20,…
Convention 2012: News
One amendment, one resolution passed Saturday afternoon April 21 2012 2:45 p.m. The 2012 Convention resumed…
Convention 2012: Photo-Gallery
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Convention 2013: Daily Updates
Day 4 Outgoing Executive Board Members honoured The end of Saturday saw the Convention attendees…
Convention 2013: News and Events
Daily Convention Updates Brought to you by the OPSEU In Solidarity Editorial Committee Day 4…
Convention 2013: Photos and Videos
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