Region 2 Hybrid Leadership Day, March 7

PDF application and info

• Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
• Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 5
• Location: Marriott on the Falls – 6755 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 3W7

The Region 2 Executive Board Members would like to invite you to attend the Region 2 Leadership Day scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2025 (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) in Niagara Falls at the Marriott on the Falls, 6755 Fallsview Blvd.One member from each Bargaining Unit is invited to attend this event.Please note that this is a hybrid event being offered in person and via Zoom.

To register, please complete the following by Wednesday, February 5, 2025:

1. Registration: Complete the Registration Form and email it to [email protected].
2. Overnight Accommodation: Click here to Book your group rate for OPSEU
3. Time Off Letters: Lost wages WILL be reimbursed for this event. If you need a Time Off Request letter sent to your employer, please complete either the OPS Time Off Letter Information Form or the BPS/CAAT Time Off Letter Information Form and return it with your Registration Form to [email protected]. NOTE TO LBED Members: LBED Members should follow their usual process for time off requests. Please quote event code: RE03-92-90 when submitting your
4. Human Rights Accommodation Requests: Members requiring an accommodation should complete the Human Rights Accommodation form and email it to [email protected].
5. Online Advance Request Form: The link to our Online Advance Request Form will be emailed to you with your registration confirmation. Please note that requests for advances must be submitted no later than Friday, February 14, 2025, 4:30 PM.
6. Zoom Participants: A computer or tablet with Internet connection, camera, and audio, are required in order to participate via Zoom. The free Zoom software must be downloaded in advance of Leadership Day in order to receive a Zoom invite and Applicants are required to provide a personal email address (employer email addresses will not be accepted).

Cancellations: If you are unable to attend please email [email protected] a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the session.Should you have any questions please reach out to [email protected].We look forward to seeing you in Niagara!In solidarity,Region 2 Education Committee

Meal Expenses

• Breakfast $22
• Lunch $30
• Dinner $39

Travel Expenses

Round-trip mileage at the rate of:

• 60 cents/km. if driving alone;
• 65 cents/km. if driving with 1 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

Hotel Accommodation

Members who live beyond 60 km are entitled to room accommodation for Thursday night.Members are reimbursed for hotel accommodation and are responsible for making their own reservations and for paying the full cost of the room at checkout (keep your receipts and submit with you Member Expense Claim). Members are also responsible to cancel their room if necessary, in accordance with hotel cancellation policies (minimum of 8 days in advance of the session). Cancellation fees will not be paid for by OPSEU/SEFPO except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances.

****If you book your hotel room past the deadline, any increases to the hotel cost will be the responsibility of the member.

Parking costs are reimbursed – overnight parking can be added to your hotel bill. Provide the registration desk with your license plate number.Click Here to Book your group rate for OPSEU by FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Human Rights Accommodation

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 for accommodation can be identified on your application of the Human Rights Accommodation Request Form, included in the application form. This form can be sent directly to the Equity Unit by fax 416-448-7419 or email: [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

Not Attending Event

In accordance with OPSEU/SEFPO Policy, notification by a member to cancel attendance should be received at the Regional Office no later than 48 hours before commencement of the event (i.e. no later than 4:30 P.M. on the Wednesday prior to the weekend school).When a member does not attend and the Regional Office has not been notified 48 hours prior to commencement of the event the member will be assessed a $50.00 penalty.Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration.

**Hotel Cancellation

Members who have booked a hotel room are responsible for cancelling their reservations at the hotel within the time limits as stated by the hotel when the booking is made.

Advances

Please note that requests for advances must be submitted no later than FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025, 4:30 PM by logging into the OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal (click here: Home Page) and completing the Online Advance Request Form for this event, AFTER you receive your registration confirmation email.

Allergy Alert

Scent, Peanuts and Nut-Free PolicyWorkers are becoming sensitized to chemicals, scented products and certain foods such as peanuts, peanut butter, pecans, walnuts, many chocolate bars and energy/nutrition bars.For many individuals, attending conferences, meetings etc. and being exposed to perfumes, other strong scents and certain foods can pose serious health risks such as asthma attacks, respiratory problems and/or migraine headaches.In the interest of the health and safety of the sisters and brothers whose health may suffer from any of these exposures, we ask that you refrain from wearing or using scented products, peanut and nut products at all OPSEU/SEFPO events and OPSEU/SEFPO locations.