Hospital Support

Sector 11 represents approximately 3,000 health care workers in hospitals in clerical and service capacities, as well as nursing. Our group was one of the founding sectors of the broader public sector committee in OPSEU/SEFPO.
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Central Bargaining: Is it right for you? As OPSEU/SEFPO Hospital Support workers in workplaces across the province, we have the power to shape the terms and conditions of our employment. We are dealing with the same funder (Ministry of Health), and with similar employer agendas in our workplaces. With a united front, we will be...

It’s fascinating how having a pension can positively impact multiple aspects of a person’s well-being! HOOPP commissioned The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to conduct a global literature review identifying the health impacts of pensions and an industry-first online study investigating the impact of having a defined benefit (DB) pension on individuals’ financial stress and well-being...

In July 2024, OPSEU/SEFPO was given notice that NOWU – a predatory, sham union whose hallmark is building its ranks by raiding other unions – was targeting our hospital service bargaining unit in OPSEU/SEFPO Local 374 at Mackenzie Health, attempting to force a decertification vote. Following a concerted campaign by members and OPSEU/SEFPO to inform...

OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick joined labour and community allies today for a news conference at Queen’s Park to save the Durham hospital, located in Grey County, and to support the call for a moratorium on hospital closures. The following news release was distributed by the Ontario Health Coalition: Toronto, Grey Bruce – The Durham hospital,...

For immediate release May 3, 2024 DURHAM, ON – In a move that has raised serious concerns about the future of rural health care and ignited widespread criticism from local residents, healthcare professionals and advocacy groups, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced the decision to transfer its Durham Site inpatient care unit to...

The Sector 11 Hospital Support Bargaining Conference has been scheduled. Dates: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, May 31, 3024 , 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Registration: Thursday & Friday, May 30-31, 2024, 8:30 am – 9:00 am Meeting: OPSEU/SEFPO, 155 Lesmill Rd, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T8 Hotel: Pan Pacific, 900...

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OPSEU Healthcare Submissions

Hospital Support sector executive

Jill McIllwraith
Chair
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Jonathan Hopkins
Vice Chair
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Lisa Tennant
Secretary
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Debbie Black-Smith
Treasurer
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Lee-Anne Hofland
Chairperson, Education and Communications
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Christine Marshall
Chairperson, Health, and Safety
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Roseanne Kurian
Chairperson, Collective Bargaining
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