Ontario Public Service (OPS) - Correctional Bargaining Unit

Two keys crossed and the text "OPSEU/SEFPO Correctional Bargaining Unit"The Correctional Bargaining Unit is comprised of two Ministries, The Ministry of the Solicitor General (Corrections) and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, (Youth Justice). Both Corrections and Youth Justice have a MERC team.

Our bargaining unit is comprised of some 9000 members, including correctional officers, youth services officers, probation officers, probation and parole officers, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation officers, volunteer coordinators, cooks, chaplains, recreation officers, trade workers, administrative assistants among others. Corrections supervises adults in 25 Correctional facilities and 119 Probation Offices. Youth Justice supervises youth in 5 Youth Centres and in 64 Probation Offices. Corrections workers joined OPSEU/SEFPO in 1968 when the Province took over county jails.

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LockTalk #10: Bargaining Resumes

Click here to download PDF version Update from the bargaining table During the writ period, your bargaining team continued working on proposals so that we would be in a position to resume bargaining once the government was back in place following the provincial election. Your bargaining team resumed negotiations with the employer on April 16,...

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Gift of life from Corrections Rehab Officer Katherine Hamilton

By Adrien DesRoches, Corporal, Central North Correctional Centre, Local 369 In April of 2023, Central North Correctional Centre (CNCC) Rehab Officer Katherine Hamilton made the brave decision to help save the life of a stranger by volunteering to be a living liver donor. In November 2022, after reading the heartbreaking story of a young child...

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Boosting mental health for Corrections workers: The crucial role of member engagement in bargaining

By Alex Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee Member Disclaimer: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek professional help immediately. Resources such as Boots on the Ground (1-833-677-BOOT) are available 24/7 for support. You are not...

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LockTalk #9 – Solidarity continues as election pauses bargaining

Click here for PDF version. As anticipated, the provincial government has called an election for February 27, 2025. As you may recall from the last two rounds of bargaining, this pauses the ability for the employer and the union to meet. As a result, the employer has reached out to your bargaining team to advise...

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LockTalk #8: Bargaining and solidarity actions continue

Click here for PDF version. Progress at the table Your bargaining team met with the employer over the last two days. Back in December we tabled a comprehensive proposal package to the employer including non-monetary and monetary items. Over the last two days the parties focused on the non-monetary issues and were able to sign...

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LockTalk #7 – Back at the table

Click here for PDF version. Your Correctional Bargaining Team is returning to the table with the employer this week on January 15-16, 2025. We’ll provide you with an update as soon as possible. Remember: LockTalk is your only source for accurate bargaining information. We won’t be deterred from connecting with you In LockTalk #6, you...

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LockTalk #6: and so, it begins

Click here for PDF version. Your Corrections Bargaining Team met for the first time with the Employer’s Team on December 18 and 19. The parties exchanged opening statements and initial proposal packages. You can review our opening statement here. The parties will now take some time to review one another’s proposals before meeting again in...

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LockTalk #5: Dates Confirmed

Click here for PDF version. Your bargaining team has secured December 18 and 19 to meet with the Employer to exchange opening statements and proposals. The Correctional bargaining team will be supported by labour lawyer Nini Jones of Jones Pearce LLP throughout this round of negotiations. Nini brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in...

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LockTalk #4: Organizing and Preparing to Bargain

Click here to download PDF version Over the last month, your Correctional Bargaining Team has been busy preparing our opening statement and proposals. These proposals aim to address the priorities that the Correctional Bargaining Unit set through the demand set survey. You can review the priorities in Lock Talk #1. It is our goal to...

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Corrections and Youth Justice members elect new leaders and raise almost $28K for Badge of Life Canada

OPSEU/SEFPO Correctional Bargaining Unit delegates from every OPS Corrections and Youth Justice local elected their leaders at the biennial OPS Correctional Bargaining Unit Divisional Meetings October 26-27, 2024. (Scroll down for election results.) They also received reports from their Ministry Employee Relations Committee (MERC) teams, their health and safety committees and their bargaining team, as...

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LockTalk #3: Bargaining Mobilizers

Click here to download PDF version Your Correctional Bargaining Team is pleased to announce the five Mobilizers selected for the 2024 round of bargaining. We extend a sincere thanks to all the applicants who expressed their interest in these positions. Casey Stewart is a Food Service Helper at the Toronto South Detention Centre for the...

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LockTalk #2: The first steps

Click here to download PDF version. Your Correctional Bargaining Team officially served the employer with our notice to bargain on October 4, 2024, as per legislation. This is the first step towards securing a new collective agreement. Your team is committed to securing meaningful gains to meet the demands of the membership that were made...

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Correctional Bargaining Unit Forms
Corrections Health and Safety Resources

Bargaining Team

Chair, Janet Laverty, Correctional Officer, Local 108

Vice-chair, Adam Cygler, COR IHC, Local 229

Todd Snider, Correctional Officer, Local 119

Josh Miller, Correctional Officer, Local 678

Chad Oldfield, Correctional Officer, Local 234

Michael Fallon, Youth Services Officer, Local 220

Johanna Sinclair, Probation Officer, Local 314

Denise Sidsworth, Parole Officer, Local 271

Scott McIntyre, Probation and Parole Officer, Local 633

Bruce Heaney, COR Admin/Office Admin/Technical/Operational/Maintenance, Local 528

Michelle Canning, COR Muti other category, Local 368

Christopher Heath, Fixed term, Local 108

Zachary Fildey, Member at Large, Local 234

Contact the OPSEU/SEFPO Correctional Bargaining Team: [email protected]

Bi-Ministry Employee Relations Committee (BMERC)

Chad Oldfield (SolGen) Local 234
Chair
Email: [email protected]

Adam Cygler (SolGen) Local 229
Vice Chair
Email: [email protected]

Patrick DeBrou (MCCSS-YJ) Local 290
Member
Email: [email protected]

Johanna Sinclair (MCCSS-YJ) Local 314
Member
Email: [email protected]

Sandra Harper (OPSEU/SEFPO)
Phone: 416.570.5071
Email: [email protected]

Ministry Employee Relations Committees (MERC) Team Listing

MERC Information including MERC Committee Members, MERC Chairs Meeting Minutes, Action Form, Divisional Minutes, and MERC Team Disclosures.

Ministry Employee Relations Committees (MERC) Team Listing
Corrections crisis: Fix It!

Latest News, Events and Information on the Crisis in Corrections, including Strike Training information, etc. Crisis In Corrections

Pension and Benefits

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