College Support Part-time

Following the largest union organizing drive in Canadian history, in 2018 roughly 20,000 college part-time support staff became members of OPSEU/SEFPO. They perform a wide variety of functions that support students and staff of Ontario’s public colleges network.

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January 24, 2022

Strong public education: more essential than ever

On January 24, the fourth International Day of Education, OPSEU/SEFPO salutes the thousands of members it proudly represents who contribute to the excellence of Ontario’s public education system, from early childhood education to university degrees and everything in between. “Changing course, transforming education” is the theme for 2022. Certainly, we’ve seen how educators have changed...

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January 13, 2022

OPSEU/SEFPO denounces college failures raised by AG

Toronto – OPSEU/SEFPO hopes the leaders at Ontario’s public colleges don’t ignore recent concerns expressed by the Auditor General about an over reliance on international student tuition for the colleges’ financial viability. OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says management at the colleges and the provincial government also must address a lack of oversight of overseas...

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January 7, 2022

Faced with Omicron threat, Ontario colleges treated ‘differently’: Thomas

Toronto – OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is calling on the Ontario government to immediately implement social distancing regulations, capacity limits and other health measures to protect faculty, support staff and students at Ontario’s 24 public colleges. “Now is not the time to cut corners on health and safety,” said Thomas. “Faculty, support staff and...