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We are approximately 2,200 members, composed of 21 paramedic services, four BPS Central Ambulance Communications Centres (CACCs) and 10 OPS CACCs. The Ambulance Act and its associated regulations govern land ambulance paramedic services delivery, CACCs, paramedics and ambulance communication officers.
Health consultations a political ploy, not a listening exercise: OPSEU President Thomas

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Health consultations a political ploy, not a listening exercise: OPSEU President Thomas

Health consultations a political ploy, not a listening exercise: OPSEU President Thomas

Rallies to save the services that save us

Rallies to save the services that save us

Conservatives facing a 'long hot summer' over wage cut bill

Conservatives facing a 'long hot summer' over wage cut bill

Celebrating successes: OPSEU celebrates Paramedic Services Week 2019

Celebrating successes: OPSEU celebrates Paramedic Services Week 2019

OPSEU’s President says Ontarians shouldn’t get complacent about Doug Ford

OPSEU’s President says Ontarians shouldn’t get complacent about Doug Ford

Dozens rally at Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop's office to protest damaging cuts

Dozens rally at Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop's office to protest damaging cuts

Teletown hall on health care hauls them in

Teletown hall on health care hauls them in

Ambulance dispatchers in 'hectic and unhealthy' office, MPP Fife says

Ambulance dispatchers in 'hectic and unhealthy' office, MPP Fife says

Rally for Health Care with OPSEU and the Ontario Health Coalition

Rally for Health Care with OPSEU and the Ontario Health Coalition

OPSEU salutes its ambulance communications officers

OPSEU salutes its ambulance communications officers

Bill 74: Hands off our health care

Bill 74: Hands off our health care

OPSEU President calls on Ford to reinvest in front line health care

OPSEU President calls on Ford to reinvest in front line health care

Bargaining

Conservatives facing a 'long hot summer' over wage cut bill

Conservatives facing a 'long hot summer' over wage cut bill

OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas was widely quoted in coverage of the Ford government’s attempt…
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Lennox & Addington paramedics refuse to cave at bargaining table; prepare for arbitration

Lennox & Addington paramedics refuse to cave at bargaining table; prepare for arbitration

Paramedics in Lennox and Addington are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel,…
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Labour dispute reaches boiling point at Lennox & Addington Ambulance Service

Labour dispute reaches boiling point at Lennox & Addington Ambulance Service

Napanee – After three days in conciliation, and with bargaining at a stand-still, members of…
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Local 256 Brant paramedics: calls up; resources down

Local 256 Brant paramedics: calls up; resources down

The County of Brant’s refusal to act swiftly on the recommendations of an external consultant’s…
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Welcome to Taking Flight, the bargaining bulletin for OPSEU members at Ornge

Welcome to Taking Flight, the bargaining bulletin for OPSEU members at Ornge

When we entered into this year’s round of bargaining, your message to our bargaining team…
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Wallaceburg ambulance dispatchers ratify deal with Sunnybrook

Wallaceburg ambulance dispatchers ratify deal with Sunnybrook

(WALLACEBURG) – On November 19, workers at the Wallaceburg Central Ambulance Communication Centre, who form…
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London Middlesex paramedics call for EMS upgrades – not more managers

London Middlesex paramedics call for EMS upgrades – not more managers

(LONDON-MIDDLESEX) – Paramedics in London and Middlesex County are asking why there is no money to…
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Events

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RPN Division – Biennial Leadership Meeting

Thursday, October 17, 2019
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5444 Dixie Road
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Sector 1 Ambulance Pre-Bargaining Conference

Wednesday, October 9, 2019
to Thursday, October 10, 2019
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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BPS Conference and Divisional Meetings 2019

Friday, November 15, 2019
to Sunday, November 17, 2019
9:00 AM to 9:00 AM
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Tele-Town Hall on Health Care

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Canada
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Stop health care cuts! Wear a sticker on April 23

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Canada
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Ontario Health Coalition Rally – No to Health Care Cuts and Privatization

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
11:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (University Health Network)

Information

OPSEU EBM defends public health care before budget committee

OPSEU EBM defends public health care before budget committee

Good afternoon. My name is Len Elliott, Regional Vice-President for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union for Region 1, which…
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Ambulance Division's letter to Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, MPP Parkdale-High Park

Ambulance Division's letter to Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, MPP Parkdale-High Park

Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, MPP Parkdale-High Park Dear Ms. DiNovo Re: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Post Traumatic Stress…
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First responders, PTSD and Bill 2: The facts from the OPSEU Ambulance Division

First responders, PTSD and Bill 2: The facts from the OPSEU Ambulance Division

Please Note: Bill 2 has been replaced by Bill 163 as of February 18, 2016. We are working on an…
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Fact Sheet 2 - Paramedics have the most experience

Fact Sheet 2 - Paramedics have the most experience

When paramedics communicate with dispatch and hospital emergency departments, they all need to speak the same language.  All involved must…
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Fact Sheet 1 - Tiered Response

Fact Sheet 1 - Tiered Response

Let’s look at what this means. Here is the explanation from the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, Ministry of Health…
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OPSEU campaigns to keep paramedics response a priority kicks off

OPSEU campaigns to keep paramedics response a priority kicks off

The campaign to keep paramedics response a priority during all medical emergencies kicks off with a letter to all MPPs…
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Divestment Pension Transfers Question & Answers

Divestment Pension Transfers Question & Answers

Information Surrounding Pension Transfers for Divested OPSEU Members OPSEU members who are still working and who may have pension contributions…
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Ambulance Division Seasonal Messages

Ambulance Division Seasonal Messages

April 9, 2014 Winter is gone… Properly prepare for increased outdoor activity. December 18, 2013 – Wearing a helmet is…
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Ambulance Division updates

Ambulance Division updates

Update Fall 2013 Update Spring 2012 Update Summer 2012 Update Fall 2012.pdf Update Winter 2012 Update December 2011 Update September…
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BPS Conference 2013 Call

BPS Conference 2013 Call

OPSEU’s Broader Public Service Conference is a gathering of members from across the province who belong to bargaining units in…
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BPS Conference 2011 Call

BPS Conference 2011 Call

Election readiness frames 2011 BPS Conference Politics was the dominant theme of this past weekend’s BPS Conference and divisional meetings…
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BPS Conference 2013 Review

BPS Conference 2013 Review

2013 BPS conference tackles issues of austerity More than 600 delegates, alternates and observers attended this past weekend's Broader Public…
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Ambulance Division: Who we are / What we do

Ambulance Division: Who we are / What we do

Ambulance Division: Who we are / What we do The Ambulance Division includes any Ambulance service/dispatch centre covered by the…
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Ontario Expanding Community Role for Paramedics

Ontario Expanding Community Role for Paramedics

The Ontario Government has announced an expansion of the community role for paramedics, with a view to improving access to…
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PTSD Bill 67 passes second reading

PTSD Bill 67 passes second reading

OPSEU Paramedics came out in force on Thursday, February 27, for the second reading of Bill 67.   ‪OPSEU Ambulance Sector…
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Contacts

Jamie Ramage
Chair
Email: ramagerider@sympatico.ca
Meagan Slack
Sector Director - Region 1
Email: meagan.medic147@gmail.com
Mario Posteraro
Sector Director - Region 2
Email: mposteraro@telus.blackberry.net
Timothy Szumlanski
Sector Director - Region 3
Email: zoomlanski@cogeco.ca
Cory Schepers
Sector Director - Region 4
Email: vicepresident1@opseulocal303.org
Terry Baker
Sector Director - Region 5
Email: terry.baker@sympatico.ca
Darryl Taylor
Sector Director - Region 6
Email: taylor@personainternet.com
Jo-Anne Taylor
Sector Director - Region 7
Email: joanneopseu@gmail.com

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Bruce County EMS

City of Kawartha Lakes Ambulance Service

Grey County Ambulance (EMS)

Guelph-Wellington EMS - Guelph City

Guelph-Wellington EMS - Wellington County

Hotel Dieu Hospital Kingston - Dispatch

Manitoulin Sudbury District Social Services - Ambulance Paramed

Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority

ORNGE

Region of Peel Emergency Medical Services

Regional Municipality of Halton - Ambulance Paramed

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Wallaceburg CACC

The Corporation of the County of Frontenac

The Corporation of the County of Lennox & Addington EMS

The Corporation of the County of Northumberland

West Parry Sound Health Centre - Paramedics Dispatch