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OPSEU represents about 3,000 members working in boards of education as educational assistants, child and youth workers, autism support workers, deaf blind interveners, lunch monitors, early childhood educators, clerical workers, IT specialists, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and ESL, among others.
Thomas to Ford: Don’t take education workers for granted

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Thomas to Ford: Don’t take education workers for granted

Thomas to Ford: Don’t take education workers for granted

OPSEU leads rally in support of CUPE educational workers

OPSEU leads rally in support of CUPE educational workers

What to do during job action by our sister education unions

What to do during job action by our sister education unions

Statement from President Warren (Smokey) Thomas on CUPE educational workers negotiations

Statement from President Warren (Smokey) Thomas on CUPE educational workers negotiations

OPSEU puts its trust in Ontario’s educators

OPSEU puts its trust in Ontario’s educators

OPSEU recognizes October as Autism Awareness Month

OPSEU recognizes October as Autism Awareness Month

OCEW bargaining update

OCEW bargaining update

OPSEU educational workers want a deal, but will strike to protect kids and communities

OPSEU educational workers want a deal, but will strike to protect kids and communities

World Youth Skills Day: Investing today for a better tomorrow

World Youth Skills Day: Investing today for a better tomorrow

To front-line educational workers, have a safe and relaxing summer!

To front-line educational workers, have a safe and relaxing summer!

OCEW Bargaining Update

OCEW Bargaining Update

OPSEU, ERFP members protest education cuts

OPSEU, ERFP members protest education cuts

Bargaining

Thomas to Ford: Don’t take education workers for granted

Thomas to Ford: Don’t take education workers for granted

                                                                                            Toronto – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is warning Premier Doug Ford to stop taking…
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OPSEU leads rally in support of CUPE educational workers

OPSEU leads rally in support of CUPE educational workers

During the tense countdown CUPE’s school strike over the weekend, CBC News reported on the…
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What to do during job action by our sister education unions

What to do during job action by our sister education unions

Dear Friends, As I’m sure you’ve heard, educational workers in CUPE are bargaining hard to…
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Statement from President Warren (Smokey) Thomas on CUPE educational workers negotiations

Statement from President Warren (Smokey) Thomas on CUPE educational workers negotiations

There was an erroneous media report that OPSEU’s Boards of Education sector had given strike…
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OCEW bargaining update

OCEW bargaining update

On Friday September 13, 2019, the Ontario Council of Education Workers (OCEW) held preliminary discussions…
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OPSEU educational workers want a deal, but will strike to protect kids and communities

OPSEU educational workers want a deal, but will strike to protect kids and communities

TORONTO – As thousands of OPSEU members and affiliates working as educational support staff in…
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To front-line educational workers, have a safe and relaxing summer!

To front-line educational workers, have a safe and relaxing summer!

As the summer weather finally arrives, Eddy and I wanted to take a moment to…
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OCEW Bargaining Update

OCEW Bargaining Update

Dear members, The Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) issued notice to bargain on Monday…
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OPSEU education workers to get $2.75 million in damages over Bill 115

OPSEU education workers to get $2.75 million in damages over Bill 115

Toronto – Education workers in the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) will receive $2.75…
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Educational workers ratify extension agreement

Educational workers ratify extension agreement

The Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) has voted unanimously to ratify the extension agreement…
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OCEW bargaining update: Tentative agreement highlights

OCEW bargaining update: Tentative agreement highlights

The Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) has signed a tentative agreement to extend its…
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Ontario Council of Educational Workers signs tentative agreement on contract extension

Ontario Council of Educational Workers signs tentative agreement on contract extension

Toronto – The Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) has signed a tentative agreement to…
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OCEW members approve tentative contract

OCEW members approve tentative contract

TORONTO – All member unions of the Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) have voted…
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OPSEU Boards of Education central agreement highlights

OPSEU Boards of Education central agreement highlights

OPSEU is a member of the Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW). It is through…
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Education Workers: Tentative Agreement Reached

Education Workers: Tentative Agreement Reached

After a 19-hour bargaining session, the Ontario Council of Educational Workers reached a tentative deal…
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On Board: Ontario Council of Educational Workers Bargaining Update

On Board: Ontario Council of Educational Workers Bargaining Update

The Ontario Council of Educational Workers met in Toronto with the Council of Trustees’ Association…
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On Board: Ontario Council of Educational Workers Bargaining Update November 4, 2015

On Board: Ontario Council of Educational Workers Bargaining Update November 4, 2015

The Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) met in Toronto with the Council of Trustees…
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On Board: Premier Wynne's decision to impose deadline for education sector negotiations will not impact OPSEU members

On Board: Premier Wynne's decision to impose deadline for education sector negotiations will not impact OPSEU members

Today Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Minster of Education held a meeting with representatives from…
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On Board: Ontario Council of Education Workers Bargaining Update October 2015

On Board: Ontario Council of Education Workers Bargaining Update October 2015

Over the past year, the OCEW has met with the provincial government and the Council…
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Ontario Council of Education Workers files for conciliation

Ontario Council of Education Workers files for conciliation

(Toronto) The Ontario Council of Education Workers (OCEW) represents: COPE Ontario, Locals 103, 429, 654,…
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Hard bargaining ahead

Hard bargaining ahead

Boards of Education and Cultural Institutions Central Bargaining Greetings to the nearly 3,500 OPSEU members…
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On Board: Boards of Education Bargaining Bulletin November 2014

On Board: Boards of Education Bargaining Bulletin November 2014

Central negotiations for our first Central Agreement will progress throughout the fall and winter months…
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AGO members reach tentative agreement

AGO members reach tentative agreement

On May 2, 2014 the bargaining team for members of OPSEU Local 535 reached a…
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May 2 strike deadline looms for AGO cultural workers

May 2 strike deadline looms for AGO cultural workers

(Toronto) – Cultural workers at the Art Gallery of Ontario may be forced to strike…
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AGO Massive Party info picket marks beginning of countdown to strike

AGO Massive Party info picket marks beginning of countdown to strike

TORONTO – Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) workers will hold an information picket from 5:00…
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Events

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Rally: Tell MPP Sheref Sabawy to Defend Public Education!

Friday, April 12, 2019
3:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Constituency Office for MPP Sheref Sabawy
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School Board Bargaining Conference

Thursday, March 28, 2019
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
33 Gerrard St W,
Ontario Autism Coalition protest outside of Queen's Park: Group photo

Queen’s Park protest against the new Ontario Autism Program

Thursday, March 7, 2019
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
111 Wellesley Street West
BPS Conference 2017 25 Years

BPS Conference and Divisional Meetings

Friday, June 23, 2017
to Sunday, June 25, 2017
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Sheraton Hotel
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BPS Conference 2015

Friday, June 5, 2015
to Sunday, June 7, 2015
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
123 Queen Street West

Information

Art Gallery of Ontario

Art Gallery of Ontario

AGO members reach tentative agreement On May 2, 2014 the bargaining team for members of OPSEU Local 535 reached a…
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Boards of Education 2012 Bargaining Bulletin Issue 1

Boards of Education 2012 Bargaining Bulletin Issue 1

Bargaining on the horizon In a preliminary address to all stakeholders, unions and associations, Minister of Education Laurel Broten stressed…
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Boards of Education Court Approves Partial Trust Surplus Distribution

Boards of Education Court Approves Partial Trust Surplus Distribution

Court Approves Partial Trust Surplus Distribution to Local 330 Members January 29, 2010 On January 27, 2010, the Ontario Superior…
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Update on the Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up – Distribution of Surplus OPSEU Local 330

Update on the Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up – Distribution of Surplus OPSEU Local 330

We are happy to confirm that current and former members of OPSEU Local 330 who participated in the Simcoe County…
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Bill 122: Presentation to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly

Bill 122: Presentation to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly

TORONTO – On Wednesday February 26, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas gave a presentation to the Standing Committee on the…
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Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up OPSEU Local 330 – Update

Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up OPSEU Local 330 – Update

Demutualization Proceeds Download PDF On February 12, 2013, Justice Ross issued an order that a notice program be commenced with…
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Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up OPSEU Local 330 – Update

Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up OPSEU Local 330 – Update

Demutualization Proceeds March 12, 2013 On February 12, 2013, Justice Ross issued an order that a notice program be commenced…
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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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Update on the Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up

Update on the Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust Wind Up

OPSEU Local 330 – Distribution of surplus and demutualization October 15, 2012 Distribution of surplus We are happy to confirm…
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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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Education - September 22 - Distribution methodology endorsed for Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust surplus

Education - September 22 - Distribution methodology endorsed for Simcoe County District School Board Insurance Trust surplus

September 22, 2011 September 22, 2011 OPSEU is pleased to inform all current and former members of Local 330 who…
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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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New report released on Ontario Public Schools

New report released on Ontario Public Schools

Boards of Education New report released on Ontario public schools June 8, 2011 A major report has been released by…
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About OPSEU's Boards of Education

About OPSEU's Boards of Education

OPSEU currently represents Members working for the following Boards of Education: Simcoe County District School Board, Peel District School Board,…
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Brampton ESL teachers and students walk out citing health risks m Spectrum Disorder classroom

Brampton ESL teachers and students walk out citing health risks m Spectrum Disorder classroom

Eight teachers of adult ESL and many of their students have left their classrooms saying ongoing health issues have become…
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Contacts

Sandra Cadeau
Treasurer
Email: bscadeau@rogers.com
Kelly Martin
Chair
Email: opseu330@bellnet.ca
Jason Barker
Secretary
Email: jabarker47@hotmail.com
Bonnie Eddy
Member at Large
Email: bonnieeddy2014@gmail.com

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Art Gallery of Ontario - FT

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Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Moosonee District School Area Board

Ottawa Catholic School Board

Peel District School Board - Instructors

Peel District School Board - IT Staff

Peel District School Board - Media Support Special

Rainbow District School Board

Simcoe County District School Board

York Region District School Board