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Rejecting private expansion and supporting the LCBO
OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas sent the following letter to Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance calling for him to support…
It’s time for 7-Eleven: Round 2
Earlier this year, hundreds of you filed official objections against 7-Eleven’s dangerous, even disturbing, plan to begin serving alcohol in…
Thomas: Ontarians want hospitals fixed and funded, not privatized
The following Op Ed by OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas was published in the Toronto Sun on Friday, June 25,…
Poll shows 8 out of 10 Ontarians want hospitals fixed, not privatized
Toronto – OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says that Ontarians want the hospital capacity crisis fixed, not privatized; a position…
Thomas: Enough politics, it's time for ethics in long-term care
The following Op Ed by OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas was published in the Toronto Sun on Friday, May 7,…
Inquiry report underscores the need to eliminate for-profit Long-Term Care: OPSEU/SEFPO
Toronto – The key final recommendations from the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission have been long demanded by OPSEU/SEFPO. President Warren…
The Saturday Debate: Should private long-term care be abolished? Yes.
The following Op-Ed by OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas was published today in the Toronto Star. The Saturday Debate: Should…
Layoffs at OLG are shameful; privatization has handcuffed relief
Layoff notices issued for Ontario hospitality and gaming workers during the COVID-19 crisis are just another example of greed, and…
President Thomas says the LCBO supply problem is not fixed: CTV video
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas has dismissed assurances from LCBO President and CEO George Soleas that “products are flowing into…
LCBO says distribution issues to be resolved in two to three weeks
Ontario’s liquor control board says a distribution delay that has left the shelves of some of its stores bare will…
Arbitrator rules in OPSEU’s favour against Waypoint
Penetanguishene – An arbitrator has ruled in favour of OPSEU on the union’s allegation of an unfair labour practice against…
OPSEU celebrates World Blood Donor Day
Each year, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14 to raise awareness about the need for safe blood…
Outsourcing of college counselling services a betrayal: Thomas
Ottawa – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says the Ford falsehoods continue to pile up with word that counselling services…
Letter from OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas to Premier Ford and Minister Fedeli re: LCBO thefts
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas sent the following letter on Jan. 4 to Premier Doug Ford and Finance Minister Vic…
As extended hours at LCBO continue beyond holidays, union calls for more safety measures
The recent spike in thefts at various LCBO locations has Warren ‘Smokey’ Thomas — president of OPSEU — calling for…
President Thomas takes to the radio waves to talk cannabis and alcohol
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas appeared on CP24’s Live at Noon on January 3 to discuss recent police reports that…
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