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Sector 9 represents 6,066 members working in universities in 37 bargaining units throughout Ontario. We are professional and support staff, faculty, librarians, technical workers, special constables, and food and support services staff at post-secondary campuses.
Nicole Bessette

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It’s unanimous – University of Ottawa Security Division workers join OPSEU

It’s unanimous – University of Ottawa Security Division workers join OPSEU

Expert voices need to be heard on OCOT: President Thomas

Expert voices need to be heard on OCOT: President Thomas

OPSEU supports students at rally denouncing Ford’s education cuts

OPSEU supports students at rally denouncing Ford’s education cuts

Tuition cuts come with steep cost for students and education: OPSEU

Tuition cuts come with steep cost for students and education: OPSEU

UOIT staff choose OPSEU in momentous organizing victory

UOIT staff choose OPSEU in momentous organizing victory

Support workers at Trent University celebrate 25 years with OPSEU

Support workers at Trent University celebrate 25 years with OPSEU

OPSEU full-time faculty narrowly avert strike at Algoma University

OPSEU full-time faculty narrowly avert strike at Algoma University

OPSEU faculty count down to strike deadline at Algoma University

OPSEU faculty count down to strike deadline at Algoma University

OPSEU faculty make a last effort for fairness at Algoma University

OPSEU faculty make a last effort for fairness at Algoma University

Nipissing University and OPSEU negotiate equal pay for equal work

Nipissing University and OPSEU negotiate equal pay for equal work

Conciliation talks begin Monday Feb. 26 - Algoma University Bargaining Bulletin #1

Conciliation talks begin Monday Feb. 26 - Algoma University Bargaining Bulletin #1

New laws give health and safety activists more power to protect themselves and the public

New laws give health and safety activists more power to protect themselves and the public

Bargaining

OPSEU full-time faculty narrowly avert strike at Algoma University

OPSEU full-time faculty narrowly avert strike at Algoma University

Sault Ste. Marie – A strike has been headed off at Algoma University after the…
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OPSEU faculty count down to strike deadline at Algoma University

OPSEU faculty count down to strike deadline at Algoma University

Sault Ste. Marie – Faculty at Algoma University, represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees…
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OPSEU faculty make a last effort for fairness at Algoma University

OPSEU faculty make a last effort for fairness at Algoma University

Sault Ste. Marie – Faculty at Algoma University, represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union…
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Nipissing University and OPSEU negotiate equal pay for equal work

Nipissing University and OPSEU negotiate equal pay for equal work

North Bay – OPSEU Support staff at Nipissing University have successfully bargained equal pay for…
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Conciliation talks begin Monday Feb. 26 - Algoma University Bargaining Bulletin #1

Conciliation talks begin Monday Feb. 26 - Algoma University Bargaining Bulletin #1

Your OPSEU Bargaining Team is in conciliation on Monday, February 26 Show your support for…
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Big win for Western campus police

Big win for Western campus police

London – Members of the Campus Community Police Service at Western University have ratified a…
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UWO cops rally as clock ticks down to strike deadline

UWO cops rally as clock ticks down to strike deadline

London – The Campus Community Police Service at Western University rallied Friday in a strong…
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UWO police rally as strike deadline looms

UWO police rally as strike deadline looms

Members of the University of Western Ontario’s Campus Community Police Service will rally on Friday,…
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English-language instructors at York reach deal

English-language instructors at York reach deal

Toronto – After a protracted period of negotiations, members of Units 1 and 2 of…
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York English-language instructors resume talks on precarious work

York English-language instructors resume talks on precarious work

(TORONTO) – OPSEU’s Unit 2 bargaining team will sit down again today with the management…
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With no deal yet, Unit 1 to meet with YUELI on Nov.23

With no deal yet, Unit 1 to meet with YUELI on Nov.23

In wake of numerous protracted days of bargaining this past summer, OPSEU’s Unit 1 Bargaining…
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Local 677 Unit 1 ratifies three-year collective agreement

Local 677 Unit 1 ratifies three-year collective agreement

The members of OPSEU Local 677 Unit 1 representing professors, librarians and professional staff at…
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Carleton University Campus Safety Workers file for conciliation

Carleton University Campus Safety Workers file for conciliation

Department of Safety Workers at Carleton University have filed for conciliation after attempts to negotiate…
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Carleton University Campus Safety workers forced to strike

Carleton University Campus Safety workers forced to strike

Campus Safety workers at Ottawa's Carleton University are on strike as of 12:01 Monday morning,…
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Carleton University Campus Safety Workers file for conciliation

Carleton University Campus Safety Workers file for conciliation

Department of Safety Workers at Carleton University have filed for conciliation after attempts to negotiate…
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Carleton University Campus Safety workers return to work

Carleton University Campus Safety workers return to work

OTTAWA – Campus Safety workers at Ottawa’s Carleton University have voted 66% in favour of…
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Events

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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UWO police rally ahead of strike deadline

Friday, May 13, 2016
8:00 AM to 8:00 AM
1151 Richmond St.
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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

Important voices on the trades

Important voices on the trades

OPSEU workers at the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) know the trades. Here are some other voices of expertise who…
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About OCOT

About OCOT

The Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) was created by the Ontario government in 2009. It responds to a critical need…
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OPSEU letter to Canadian Federation of Students on National Day of Action

OPSEU letter to Canadian Federation of Students on National Day of Action

October 17, 2016 Bilan Arte Chairperson, Canadian Federation of Students 338 Somerset Street West Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J9 Dear Ms.…
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Sector 9-Universities: Spring Newsletter, 2015

Sector 9-Universities: Spring Newsletter, 2015

Download this issue ‘Differentiation’. What it means for Ontario universities By Dave A. Vadnais Chief Steward. Local 608 Ontario’s university…
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Contact OPSEU's Universities Sector

Contact OPSEU's Universities Sector

Email your OPSEU Universities Sector Executive: opseu.sector9@gmail.com Follow OPSEU Universities on Twitter: @opseuU Follow OPSEU Universities on Facebook: OPSEU Sector…
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Universities Sector locals

Universities Sector locals

OPSEU currently represents members at the following Universities Association of Canadian Community Colleges – Ottawa Carleton University – Ottawa Guelph…
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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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Carleton University Campus Safety workers near strike deadline

Carleton University Campus Safety workers near strike deadline

OTTAWA — Campus Safety workers at Ottawa's Carleton University have a strike deadline of 12:01 Monday morning, March 10, 2014.…
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OPSEU Universities Sector Executive

OPSEU Universities Sector Executive

The OPSEU Universities Executive Committee: Kella Loschiavo, Member at Large; Angela Jacques, Chair; Dave Vadnais, Secretary;  Wesley Killman, Treasurer Meet the 2013-2015…
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Contacts

Patricia Tavares
Secretary
Email: ttavares32513@gmail.com
Rob Boulet
Vice Chair
Email: robb@opseu608.org
Kella Loschiavo
Chair
Email: kloschia@ryerson.ca
Jennifer Marian Harrington
Division/Sector Executive
Treasurer
Email: jenn.harrington@icloud.com
Anthony Fabiano
Communications Rep
Email: thoughtcritic@gmail.com
Nicole Bessette
Division/Sector Executive
Community Organizer
Email: serenity_nic@hotmail.com

Your Employer

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Carleton University, Department of University Safe

Colleges and Institutes Canada

GDI Services (Canada) LP

Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences

Nipissing University - FT

Nipissing University - PT

Northern Ontario School of Medicine - Admin, O&C

Northern Ontario School of Medicine - Faculty

Ontario College of Art & Design - Prof, Service, O&C

Ontario College of Trades

Palin Foundation cob Oakham House

Ryerson University

Trent University

University of Western Ontario Police Association

York University - Instructors