Course Description
As per the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitutional amendment, Article 7 of the Constitution requires mandatory training for elected leaders and bargaining teams, on dismantling racism.The goal of OPSEU/SEFPO is: To actively identify and dismantle anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and all forms of racism and discrimination within its systems and structures so that all members have full access to services and can fully participate in the Union. We are very excited that the one-day training “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and all forms of racism” will now be offered again on November 26, 2025.We would like to invite your leaders to participate in this training so please encourage your LEC/ stewards/bargaining team members to apply.*Note: This course will only be offered in person.
Application Process
Registration FormRegistration and
Human Rights Accommodation Requests are to be submitted to Tracy Gardiner at the Sault Ste. Marie Regional Office by October 24, 2025 by 4:30 pm.Please be advised members applying to attend OPSEU/SEFPO education programs or conferences normally require a signature from a member of the LEC to approve the application. In this case, OPSEU/SEFPO wants all members of each Local’s LEC to attend so if you have not yet taken the course please apply and make sure your President is aware.Applicants will be notified after Oct. 27, 2025 of their acceptance for the educational where they will be provided with further information.
Cancellations
Notification by a member to cancel course attendance should be received by both the local president and the regional office no later than 48 hours before commencement of the course. When a member does not attend and the Regional office has not been notified 48 hours prior to the course starting, the member will be assessed a $50.00 penalty. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration.
Family/Attendant Care
Family/Attendant Care will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO policy as outlined on the back of the expense claim. Such allowance is not intended to reimburse the claimant for dependant/family expenses they would have normally incurred as a result of employment except where the absence exceeds the normal work day or week.
Lost Wages/Time Off
Per past practice, lost wages will be paid for those members who are scheduled to work Nov. 26, 2024 or any pre or post night shift. Any claim for lost wages must be substantiated by proof from your employer.
Deadline
Applications must be sent by email by: Thursday, October 24, 2025 by 4:30pm.OPSEU/SEFPO Regional Office Telephone: 1-844-765-1421 Ext. 5621Email:
[email protected]
