Dear Members:This is to advise you that the OPSEU/SEFPO Young Workers Conference has been scheduled.
NOTE: This is an in-person eventDate(s):
Friday, October 25, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 27, 2024 9:00 am –12:00 pmHotel: Ottawa Marriott Hotel
100 Kent St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7
(613) 238-1122
Single rate: $199.00 + taxesMeeting Room: Victoria NorthRegistration: Friday, October 25, 2024 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmParking: Parking is an approved expense. Access from both 100 Kent Street and 320 Queen Street (Place De Ville – Public Parking underneath the hotel).
$29 (+ tax) per night with unlimited in-and-out privileges.NOTE: As per policy, valet parking is not a reimbursable claim.OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee will be hosting the annual Young Workers Conference. This year’s event titled, “Learning to Fight in a World on Fire: Empowering Young Workers to Fight for Climate Action” reflects the urgent need for young workers to address the climate crisis. As we navigate a world engulfed in environmental challenges, we are eager to hear from guest speakers about the struggles faced within Canada and the drastic steps needed to mitigate climate destruction. Through workshops and discussion, we aim to explore the essential social, political, and economic changes required to combat the climate crisis, particularly from the perspective of young workers within the labour movement. Furthermore, we seek to understand how reconciliation can be integrated into this fight, potentially necessitating a shift in worldview.
Hotel Room Bookings
OPSEU/SEFPO will make the hotel reservation on behalf of the member when they request a hotel room while registering through the Member Portal. Please note that the 60 km rule has been waived for this event. OPSEU/SEFPO will be booking all hotel rooms centrally. Hotel rooms will be reimbursed on a single room basis.Members are responsible for payment of their hotel room upon check out as there are no charges billed back to OPSEU/SEFPO. Please save your itemized receipt (showing a zero balance) and submit it with your Membership Expense Claim Form.The single room rate is $199.00 plus taxes per night.You must notify the hotel of any special accessibility needs that you may have with respect to your hotel room.
Any additional nights outside of this policy must be pre-approved by the First Vice-President/Treasurer’s office, regardless of Region or distance from the event.
Human Rights Accommodation Request Form
Should you require a human rights accommodation or have an existing accommodation under the Human Rights Code, please complete and submit the Human Rights Accommodation Request Form in full. Family, Dependent and Attendant Care are covered expenses for this event for those who require it at the event or at home.
Meals
Meals will be covered on these dates:
1) Travel days for those staying at the hotel and who live beyond 60km from the event.
2) Friday, October 25, 2024: Dinner
3) Saturday, October 26, 2024: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4) Sunday, October 27, 2024: Breakfast and Lunch
OPSEU/SEFPO Child Care Policy
OPSEU/SEFPO undertakes to provide childcare services, when requested, at all union educationals, conventions, regional, divisional and demand-setting meetings where the membership requests at least three weeks prior to the event. Members who bring their children to OPSEU/SEFPO sponsored functions should normally be required to use the on-site child care service if it is available. The three-week notice will ensure adequate time to process advances when requested. If no requests for on-site child care are received three weeks prior to the activity date, childcare arrangements for on-site child care may not be made. If members then bring children to the event without the required notice, the member should be responsible for making his/her own child care arrangements.
Procedures for Online Registration
Online registration forms for this meeting are now available. Members will be able to complete and submit the Member Event Registration Form, Hotel Booking Form and Registration for Child Care through OPSEU/SEFPO’s Member Portal.Attached you will find the following documentation:
1.
Advance Form
2.
OPSEU/SEFPO Human Rights Accommodation Form
3.
Member Portal Quick Intro
4.
Event Registration Tutorial
5.
Online Expense Claim TutorialPlease register no later than Monday, September 9, 2024.We appreciate your cooperation and participation in these meetings.In Solidarity,
OPSEU/SEFPO Young Workers CommitteeAuthorized for Distribution:
JP Hornick OPSEU/SEFPO PresidentTentative Conference AgendaFriday, October 25, 2024 5:00 to 7:00 PM Registration (dinner on your own)
5:00 PM Smudging Ceremony
5:30 to 6:30 PM New Delegate Orientation
7:00 to 7:20 PM Welcome, Conference Logistics, Meet the PYC
7:20 to 7:40 PM Icebreaker/Networking Activity
7:40 to 8:00 PM OPSEU/SEFPO President, JP Hornick and
OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer, Laurie Nancekivell Conference Opening Remarks and Welcome
8:00 to 8:55 PM “Ask Me Anything” Climate Discussion
8:55 to 9:00 PM Wrap-up and AdjournmentSaturday, October 26, 2024
8:00 to 9:00 AM Breakfast (not provided), Registration Re-opens
9:00 to 9:10 AM Morning Announcements
9:10 to 10:45 AM Guest Speaker #1
10:45 to 11:00 AM Break
11:00 to 12:30 PM Guest Speaker #2
12:30 to 2:00 PM Lunch (not provided)
2:00 to 3:30 PM Workshop / Presenter
3:30 to 3:45 PM Break
3:45 to 4:30 PM Workshop continued
4:30 PM Wrap-up and adjourn, Dinner (not provided)
8:00 to 11:00 PM Social Event at the Ottawa Marriott Hospitality Suite (Child Care Provided)Sunday, October 27, 2024
8:00 to 9:00 AM Breakfast (not provided)
9:00 to 9:20 AM Morning Announcements / OPSEU/SEFPO Young Worker of the Year Award Information
9:20 to 9:40 AM Protesting Tips
9:40 AM to 12:00 PM Solidarity on Parliament Hill! Conference Wrap-Up, Evaluation, and Traveling Song
12:00 PM Adjournment
